![]() ![]() As an example, a load that expands readily in the shortest-barrel 9mm might expand too quickly for optimum performance at higher velocity from a service-grade handgun.īy the same token, a load that expands well from the 4.9-inch barrel might not expand at all or poorly from a short-barrel handgun. The editor suggested we add a carbine-length 9mm as well because the 9mm is popular in both handguns and carbines.īut choosing the right handgun load is important. This could mean barrel lengths of about 3.5 to 4.9 inches. The suggested test would involve subcompact, compact, and service-length-barrel handguns. ![]() He wondered if we would be willing to conduct an extensive test of 9mm Luger ammunition. He liked the testing and found it informative. ![]() – – VihtaVuori Oy Company, reloading booklet (1995) – – Numerous magazine articles on reloading special calibers and personal loads where noted.Recently, a GT reader commented favorably on our ongoing ammunition testing. Reloaders’ Guide (1995) – – Hodgdon’s Basic Reloaders Manual (1996) – – Speer Reloading Manual, #12 – – Winchester Reloading Components Manual, 14th edition – – Lyman Piston & Revolver Reloading Handbook, 2nd edition. 1996 Reloading booklet – – Alliant Powder Co. WMR, WSF, WSL, 760, 748, 231 and 540 are products of Winchester, Components Div. 5, #2230, and #2460 are products of Accurate Arms Company IMR 3031 and IMR 4895 are products of IMR (formerly DuPont) Powder Company. A bullet with a copper gas check or copper plating is best for INDOOR ranges to keep lead vapors out of the air.īullseye, Unique and 2400 are products of Alliant (formerly Hercules) Powders.Ĭlays, Universal, HP38, HS6 and H4895 are products of Hodgdon Powders. Just depends on what kinds of loads you plan to shoot. Jacketed bullets create a bit more wear on the rifling, but it’s better than trying to wire brush out a bunch of lead build up. For any loads over 900 FPS, I suggest using a jacketed or plated bullet. Respectively are No.2 and No.5 from Accurate.Īs you move up in loads, you at least need the gas check on the bottom of the bullet to prevent gas melting the lead and fouling the barrel. HS6 is slowest of the group (Similar to 2400) and takes quite a bit more powder. Universal, Clays and HS6 are from Hodgdon and similar to Bullseye and Unique. Unique is a very consistent burning powder and it is almost a tossup with the heavier bullets. 90 grain JHP (Jacketed Hollow Point) Bullseyeġ00 grain JHP or FMC (Jacketed Hollow Point) Bullseyeġ,035 updated 9-15-03 to lower 4.0 instead of 5.1ĭiscussion: Bullseye is a fast burning powder and perhaps better suited to the small cases like the 9mm. You might check current loads from powder company before loading maximum loads. THESE ARE MAXIMUM LOADS! – NOTE, powder companies have reduced some of these hot and maximum loads after these figures were posted. It is just a guide and the reason you should start 10% under these charges and work up. 356″ diameter.ĭue to different barrel lengths, type of bullet, seating depth, primer type and other factors, you may not get near the FPS charted. Cast bullets for 9mm (like Lead RN) are often. (See note on Powders below or read all about various Powders.)īullet size is. (Note: These are near maximum loads, you should use 10% less to start.) (WC= WadCutter, SWC= Semi-WadCutter,HP= Hollow Point, RN= Round Nose, FMC= Full Metal Case, FMJ= Full Metal Jacket JHP= Jacketed Hollow Point and if GC indicated, means Gas Check at bottom of lead bullet) Loads for 9 MM Luger:
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