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Posted: 10/24/2015 8:12:57 AM EDT
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Just getting started in reloading. Bought the only powder, bullets, primers I could find. Now that I have everything set up I can't find load data for what I bought. I even emailed the powder company and they where no help.
I have berrys round nose fmj 9mm 115gr and 124 gr bullets Alliant power pistol powder Winchester primers Any help would be greatly appreciated! I also googled but couldn't find exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for your time |
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Just getting started in reloading. Bought the only powder, bullets, primers I could find. Now that I have everything set up I can't find load data for what I bought. I even emailed the powder company and they where no help. I have berrys round nose fmj 9mm 115gr and 124 gr bullets Alliant power pistol powder Winchester primers Any help would be greatly appreciated! I also googled but couldn't find exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for your time What manuals do you have? You should have at least, a bunch. Have you checked Berry's web site? https://www.berrysmfg.com/faq-q21-c1-Load_Data_for_Berrys_Preferred_Plated_Bullets.aspx We recommend using hard cast load data or start with mid-range jacketed data. Make sure data is below 1250fps unless you are using a Thick-Plated bullet that we list a higher max velocity for like the 9mm 124gr HBRN-TP that can be shot to 1500fps in open class guns like a .38 Super. |
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The data here is for be86 powder not power pistol. I assume it makes a difference? |
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What manuals do you have? You should have at least, a bunch. Have you checked Berry's web site? https://www.berrysmfg.com/faq-q21-c1-Load_Data_for_Berrys_Preferred_Plated_Bullets.aspx We recommend using hard cast load data or start with mid-range jacketed data. Make sure data is below 1250fps unless you are using a Thick-Plated bullet that we list a higher max velocity for like the 9mm 124gr HBRN-TP that can be shot to 1500fps in open class guns like a .38 Super. Quoted:
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Just getting started in reloading. Bought the only powder, bullets, primers I could find. Now that I have everything set up I can't find load data for what I bought. I even emailed the powder company and they where no help. I have berrys round nose fmj 9mm 115gr and 124 gr bullets Alliant power pistol powder Winchester primers Any help would be greatly appreciated! I also googled but couldn't find exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for your time What manuals do you have? You should have at least, a bunch. Have you checked Berry's web site? https://www.berrysmfg.com/faq-q21-c1-Load_Data_for_Berrys_Preferred_Plated_Bullets.aspx We recommend using hard cast load data or start with mid-range jacketed data. Make sure data is below 1250fps unless you are using a Thick-Plated bullet that we list a higher max velocity for like the 9mm 124gr HBRN-TP that can be shot to 1500fps in open class guns like a .38 Super. I only have the lee reloading manual currently. Yes checked berrys website I just assumed i needed an exact load that listed my power pistol with the grain bullet I have. |
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I only have the lee reloading manual currently. Yes checked berrys website I just assumed i needed an exact load that listed my power pistol with the grain bullet I have. Quoted:
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Just getting started in reloading. Bought the only powder, bullets, primers I could find. Now that I have everything set up I can't find load data for what I bought. I even emailed the powder company and they where no help. I have berrys round nose fmj 9mm 115gr and 124 gr bullets Alliant power pistol powder Winchester primers Any help would be greatly appreciated! I also googled but couldn't find exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for your time What manuals do you have? You should have at least, a bunch. Have you checked Berry's web site? https://www.berrysmfg.com/faq-q21-c1-Load_Data_for_Berrys_Preferred_Plated_Bullets.aspx We recommend using hard cast load data or start with mid-range jacketed data. Make sure data is below 1250fps unless you are using a Thick-Plated bullet that we list a higher max velocity for like the 9mm 124gr HBRN-TP that can be shot to 1500fps in open class guns like a .38 Super. I only have the lee reloading manual currently. Yes checked berrys website I just assumed i needed an exact load that listed my power pistol with the grain bullet I have. You need data for the bullet weight you have and the powder you have. That is as exact as you need. |
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Speer's TMJ Bullet is a hard cast, (thickly) plated bullet; you can use data for that bullet as long as you follow ALL of the appropriate loading procedures. That means starting at the recommended starting load and working upward slowly.
Buy a couple more manuals, too. This isn't going to be like using a "recipe." Hand loading takes thought and patience. |
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I use 5.7 grains of Power Pistol with Hornady 115 grain XTP's and get 1170 fps. Seating depth is 1.070".
I consider this load as my maximum even though it is considerably below published data. The velocity tells the tale. I feel it's a warm load based on the chronograph reading. Your bullets may need to start even lower because they are basically thinly plated lead. I would use lead bullet data for your bullets. WW-231 or similar fast burning powders may be a better choice for your bullets. Take any internet load data with a grain of salt, including mine. Reference several manuals, That is reloading 101, you need several manuals. |
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How to use reloading data; the "start" load. "Start" load is the lowest charge listed for that powder and bullet weight. At the "start" load, you can substitute a different bullet of the same weight and be perfectly safe. At this level you can also use a different brand of primer or case. This is a good thing as you rarely will find data and your components will match up. Rifle or pistol. Use OAL for the bullet shape you are using. So begin loading at the "start" load, once load is tested and works well, work up from there watching for pressure signs. It's possible the "start" load will be too weak to function your pistol. If so, increase powder charge until pistol functions. Never exceed the max load. <a href="http://s250.photobucket.com/user/dryflash3/media/SDB/9mm%20loading/P8100508.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg272/dryflash3/SDB/9mm%20loading/P8100508.jpg</a> Power Pistol has some muzzle flash you will notice, but you can make some accurate loads with it. Good luck. Quoted:
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Thanks for the replies! I just got back from a few diff stores. I picked up another manual that has power pistol listed in it so I'm good to go! Thanks again How to use reloading data; the "start" load. "Start" load is the lowest charge listed for that powder and bullet weight. At the "start" load, you can substitute a different bullet of the same weight and be perfectly safe. At this level you can also use a different brand of primer or case. This is a good thing as you rarely will find data and your components will match up. Rifle or pistol. Use OAL for the bullet shape you are using. So begin loading at the "start" load, once load is tested and works well, work up from there watching for pressure signs. It's possible the "start" load will be too weak to function your pistol. If so, increase powder charge until pistol functions. Never exceed the max load. <a href="http://s250.photobucket.com/user/dryflash3/media/SDB/9mm%20loading/P8100508.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg272/dryflash3/SDB/9mm%20loading/P8100508.jpg</a> Power Pistol has some muzzle flash you will notice, but you can make some accurate loads with it. Good luck. Thanks! One question...once I get the start load and if the gun functions. What reason would I have to work up from there? My friend is coming over tomorrow to help me get started he has been reloading for along time so should go well. |
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Thanks! One question...once I get the start load and if the gun functions. What reason would I have to work up from there? My friend is coming over tomorrow to help me get started he has been reloading for along time so should go well. Quoted:
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Thanks for the replies! I just got back from a few diff stores. I picked up another manual that has power pistol listed in it so I'm good to go! Thanks again How to use reloading data; the "start" load. "Start" load is the lowest charge listed for that powder and bullet weight. At the "start" load, you can substitute a different bullet of the same weight and be perfectly safe. At this level you can also use a different brand of primer or case. This is a good thing as you rarely will find data and your components will match up. Rifle or pistol. Use OAL for the bullet shape you are using. So begin loading at the "start" load, once load is tested and works well, work up from there watching for pressure signs. It's possible the "start" load will be too weak to function your pistol. If so, increase powder charge until pistol functions. Never exceed the max load. <a href="http://s250.photobucket.com/user/dryflash3/media/SDB/9mm%20loading/P8100508.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg272/dryflash3/SDB/9mm%20loading/P8100508.jpg</a> Power Pistol has some muzzle flash you will notice, but you can make some accurate loads with it. Good luck. Thanks! One question...once I get the start load and if the gun functions. What reason would I have to work up from there? My friend is coming over tomorrow to help me get started he has been reloading for along time so should go well. I would say most pistol shooters load two or three levels, a light powderpuff charge for fun, practice, and girls, a full power charge for social work or hunting, and maybe a competition load to make minor or major power levels depending on the game. So the answer to your question is, "Yes", if you are satisfied with function and accuracy, there is no rule that you can't load up a pile of start loads. |
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Quoted: Thanks! One question...once I get the start load and if the gun functions. What reason would I have to work up from there? My friend is coming over tomorrow to help me get started he has been reloading for along time so should go well. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Thanks for the replies! I just got back from a few diff stores. I picked up another manual that has power pistol listed in it so I'm good to go! Thanks again Power Pistol has some muzzle flash you will notice, but you can make some accurate loads with it. Good luck. Thanks! One question...once I get the start load and if the gun functions. What reason would I have to work up from there? My friend is coming over tomorrow to help me get started he has been reloading for along time so should go well. If you wanted more velocity or power. You may have to load to a certain power level for competition. Which will be a max load or near it. Always good to have a mentor when learning to reload. Good luck |
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Thanks! One question...once I get the start load and if the gun functions. What reason would I have to work up from there? My friend is coming over tomorrow to help me get started he has been reloading for along time so should go well. Quoted:
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Thanks for the replies! I just got back from a few diff stores. I picked up another manual that has power pistol listed in it so I'm good to go! Thanks again How to use reloading data; the "start" load. "Start" load is the lowest charge listed for that powder and bullet weight. At the "start" load, you can substitute a different bullet of the same weight and be perfectly safe. At this level you can also use a different brand of primer or case. This is a good thing as you rarely will find data and your components will match up. Rifle or pistol. Use OAL for the bullet shape you are using. So begin loading at the "start" load, once load is tested and works well, work up from there watching for pressure signs. It's possible the "start" load will be too weak to function your pistol. If so, increase powder charge until pistol functions. Never exceed the max load. <a href="http://s250.photobucket.com/user/dryflash3/media/SDB/9mm%20loading/P8100508.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg272/dryflash3/SDB/9mm%20loading/P8100508.jpg</a> Power Pistol has some muzzle flash you will notice, but you can make some accurate loads with it. Good luck. Thanks! One question...once I get the start load and if the gun functions. What reason would I have to work up from there? My friend is coming over tomorrow to help me get started he has been reloading for along time so should go well. What reason would you have to work up from there ? Better accuracy for one thing. Start loads that barely function are rarely, if ever, very accurate. If you'll be shooting in comp you'll need all the accuracy you can get. For me, accuracy is one of, if not the most important reason I reload. I have a G.I. issue 1911A1 that wouldn't hit the side of a barn even if I was inside it. It just didn't like factory ammo for some reason. I started working up a load for it, now it's one of my most accurate guns. |
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Buddy came over today helped me set everything up! Went good. Loaded up some 115 gr and some 124 gr. ran them through his chrono. Functioned 100% although only shot a dozen or so of each.
Ended up with 5.1 of power pistol 124 gr berrys rn bullet Winchester primer for 1090 fps out of my g34. Will def make power factor for idpa. Finished up the day with about 250rds ready to go. I can see this being a great new hobby. Can anyone recommended a chrono that is quality and easy to use? |
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Quoted: Buddy came over today helped me set everything up! Went good. Loaded up some 115 gr and some 124 gr. ran them through his chrono. Functioned 100% although only shot a dozen or so of each. Ended up with 5.1 of power pistol 124 gr berrys rn bullet Winchester primer for 1090 fps out of my g34. Will def make power factor for idpa. Finished up the day with about 250rds ready to go. I can see this being a great new hobby. Can anyone recommended a chrono that is quality and easy to use? Welcome to our hobby.  Glad your loads worked well. |
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