First Reloads go Bang!

[cbrenner]

Hi,

Over the weekend I tested my first reloads. 9MM with 125 gr HAP and 125 gr Sierra Match FMJ. Both over 4.0 gr Winchester 231. It was a great feeling to have them all go bang and cycle both my XDM and my friends SIG.

I can't wait for this weekend to get to the next couple of batches. I am going to up the charge a little and I also have Tightgroup powder to try.

 

[j8064]

Congrats. Hopefully you retrieved all those fired cases.

9x19 is not a difficult round to load as you now know. We're certain there will be many other die sets in your future to load calibers for guns you don't even own yet.

BTW, when are you going to start casting your own .356/125's?

 

[BradMacc82]

Titegroup is a good powder, it's done well by me in .45ACP. It can be a bit sooty at lower charges, but you'll know when you hit that happy spot.

Congrats on a new life-long hobby/obsession.

 

[Franklin]

It's good they go bang, it's better if they go bang and you still have your fingers!

The sence of accomplishment you get from doing things yourself is one of a kind. Especially when you get them to hold a group and zeroed.

 

[HarCo2ANewb]

Hi,

Over the weekend I tested my first reloads. 9MM with 125 gr HAP and 125 gr Sierra Match FMJ. Both over 4.0 gr Winchester 231. It was a great feeling to have them all go bang and cycle both my XDM and my friends SIG.

I can't wait for this weekend to get to the next couple of batches. I am going to up the charge a little and I also have Tightgroup powder to try.

Sounds about right, I am running 115gr plated RNs with 4.3 gr W231.

I also have a lb of titegroup but when I saw how well the w231 shot, I will save the TG for when 231 runs out.

 

[Catch-This-22]

Good for you! I'm looking to loading my first rounds sometime soon. Just need some bullets...

 

[km04]

Congratulations on the first of many batch.

 

[DocAitch]

Congratulations! It is a good feeling to load and shoot your own rounds.
I use a somewhat stiffer load -4.5gr W231 which I need to cycle my Glock 34, but I have used down to 3.9 for my CZ
I like W231 l little better than the Titegroup but that is personal preference. I think that Titegroup and American Select are "snappier"
DocAitch

 

[lkenefic]

 

[stu929]

As long as they go bang and not BOOM thats great to hear.

I have components but not a press, wanna load some for me too ;-)

 

[Winterborn]

Congrats, I remember the first group of reloads well.

Titegroup is a bit sooty, especially with cast lead rounds.

My personal load with 115gr FMJ RN is 4.3gr of titegroup, works well and my beretta 92 eats them like tic tacs.

Stu929, I'd be happy to load you some on my press, shoot me a PM. I'm on vacation next week and I live in essex.

 

[cbrenner]

Thanks for all the congrats. I still have plans for next batches this weekend. Going to 4.3 of the Win 231. Then start working with the titegroup on both bullets. I bought some 147 gr Hornady XTP that will be after that. Then i need to get them Chronoed and do some accuracy testing. Reall interested in the 147 gr. See what they feel like at minor power factor speeds (850-900 fps)
Stu - i would love to help you but, not that confident yet.

 

[IndispensableDestiny]

I'm using 4.3 or 4.4 grains of Titegroup under a 125 gr Hornady XTP for .38 special. I like a powder that goes a long way per pound.

 

[tdt91]

Hi,

Over the weekend I tested my first reloads. 9MM with 125 gr HAP and 125 gr Sierra Match FMJ. Both over 4.0 gr Winchester 231. It was a great feeling to have them all go bang and cycle both my XDM and my friends SIG.

I can't wait for this weekend to get to the next couple of batches. I am going to up the charge a little and I also have Tightgroup powder to try.

4.5 of tight group w/ 115 grn is a nice light load that cycles all guns but still great for PA steel.

 

[tdt91]

Thanks for all the congrats. I still have plans for next batches this weekend. Going to 4.3 of the Win 231. Then start working with the titegroup on both bullets. I bought some 147 gr Hornady XTP that will be after that. Then i need to get them Chronoed and do some accuracy testing. Reall interested in the 147 gr. See what they feel like at minor power factor speeds (850-900 fps)
Stu - i would love to help you but, not that confident yet.

dont waste the xtp bullets using titgroup or 231, it won't push them fast enough to open up. Try HS6 for the XTPs

 

[cbrenner]

TD,
Not really trying to get them to open up. More getting the speed for a 147 gr to make the minimum power factor for action pistol. They were the only 147's they had in stock. I hope berry's or hornady come out with a target type round. Berry's has a round nose only.

Thanks for the heads up though. I may try that powder after I use more of what I have.

Chip

 

[Winterborn]

TD,
Not really trying to get them to open up. More getting the speed for a 147 gr to make the minimum power factor for action pistol. They were the only 147's they had in stock. I hope berry's or hornady come out with a target type round. Berry's has a round nose only.

Thanks for the heads up though. I may try that powder after I use more of what I have.

Chip

For good target 9mm check out Ranier bullets. I like the plated 124 gr over 4.3 gr titegroup.

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[jwmd]

I just started about 6 months ago reloading for 243win and now I am reloading 9mm, 40s&w, .380acp . When will the addiction stop??

 

[dan8480]

You always remember your first...

 

[cbrenner]

I just started about 6 months ago reloading for 243win and now I am reloading 9mm, 40s&w, .380acp . When will the addiction stop??

I am going the other way. 9mm, .45acp, .260 Remington.