First post here, so go easy on me. My son in law want me to show him how to reload 9mm for his pistol. I’ve been reloading .308 for years but 9mm is new to me. He bought Hodgdon Titegroup powder, and Hornady 115gr FMJ RN bullets #35557. On the bottle of Titegroup it says good for 9mm. Does anyone have the reloading data for these? Hodgdon load data page only lists LRN bullets. Thank you much for any help.
Reloading question, need advice.
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RegionRat
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@GLO123 I think you just needed to look down the list a little further. They show the lead round nose first, but just below it they show the 115 Speer Gold Dot Hollow Point.
If you notice the difference between lead, plated, and jacketed bullets for most examples, there is a significant difference between charge ranges.
Sometimes, their test gun and yours will also create a significant difference.
Depending on the design of the specific 115 bullet you are using, and the bbl you are shooting in, you may want to describe what you have and you will get better advice. Many of us have run all sorts of bullets, powders, and guns, so we can give you a safe starting load from which you will get started and work up.
What gun or bbl length are you planning to run?
If you notice the difference between lead, plated, and jacketed bullets for most examples, there is a significant difference between charge ranges.
Sometimes, their test gun and yours will also create a significant difference.
Depending on the design of the specific 115 bullet you are using, and the bbl you are shooting in, you may want to describe what you have and you will get better advice. Many of us have run all sorts of bullets, powders, and guns, so we can give you a safe starting load from which you will get started and work up.
What gun or bbl length are you planning to run?
He’s planning on shooting mostly in a Sig 226 Legion. I think a 5” barrel. My powder and bullet we will be using is in my first post.
thanks for the help, I needed to look down further on the page. It didn’t open until I clicked on the second load data. Funny they just didn’t show all the data to start with.
The one thing I would say about 9MM re-loading or especially autos in general watch the COL closely. I have found that one may need to seat the bullet a few thousandths deeper than some manuals list in order for the handgun to operate properly with feeding and ejection.
RegionRat
Gold $$ Contributor
Agree with Bill. If your friend has ammo that his gun likes now, it is worth a study to compare to the bullet he plans to reload. See how similar or different it looks and you can anticipate problems.
Also, I know I am spoiled in terms of chronographs in my personal use for a long time, but with pistols I found they were very useful for controlling charge versus velocity. It is far easier to test with the ability to get speed data than it is to go by just feel or function of the slide or ejection. Depending on your interests, meeting specifications for things like Power Factor might be a consideration.
If his bbl is really that long, expect to see a little higher velocity compared to some compact models. Some charge/velocity is due to the specific bullet jacket, and some is due to the specific bbl.
It is good to baseline the different types of ammo you like. For example defensive hollow points versus FMJ ball, versus heavy plated, versus plated, versus coated, versus plain lead. The specific Power Factor specs are easy to maintain once you get the hang of things.
Also, I know I am spoiled in terms of chronographs in my personal use for a long time, but with pistols I found they were very useful for controlling charge versus velocity. It is far easier to test with the ability to get speed data than it is to go by just feel or function of the slide or ejection. Depending on your interests, meeting specifications for things like Power Factor might be a consideration.
If his bbl is really that long, expect to see a little higher velocity compared to some compact models. Some charge/velocity is due to the specific bullet jacket, and some is due to the specific bbl.
It is good to baseline the different types of ammo you like. For example defensive hollow points versus FMJ ball, versus heavy plated, versus plated, versus coated, versus plain lead. The specific Power Factor specs are easy to maintain once you get the hang of things.
jepp2
Gold $$ Contributor
Titegroup is a pretty fast burn rate. Some folks can get into pressure quickly with it if either:
- you COAL is less than the load manual for the same bullet
- you have any setback which shortens your COAL
Not trying to tell you not to use it, just understand a slower powder can be more forgiving as you develop your skills on the 9mm loads.
- you COAL is less than the load manual for the same bullet
- you have any setback which shortens your COAL
Not trying to tell you not to use it, just understand a slower powder can be more forgiving as you develop your skills on the 9mm loads.
fatelvis
Silver $$ Contributor
I agree with Jepp. Titegroup is a good powder, but may not be the best for a beginning handloader. It is easy to double charge, because it requires such low volume charges. If you do use it, be extra careful to show caution so not to double charge. Are these being loaded on a single stage press, turret, progressive press?
Page flipped on 1st pic. Do NOT USE. that page is for 357 Sig. 2nd page is as stated.
Straight Shooter,
You can open your post back up and delete that picture showing data for the .357 SIG. That would alleviate ANY problem rather than take a chance on someone not reading. Or you can delete that whole post completely.
Not sure how to do that.
Look at the bottom of your post with the wrong picture.
There are 3 words in blue type on the lower left side:
Report
Edit
Delete
Select the word 'Delete' and the post will go away.
You will see a box asking for a reason for the deletion. Simply type 'wrong information' and all will be fixed.
Thanks much. I only had 3 dots at bottom of page (using cell phone). Expanded and deleted post.
Cemetery21
NRA Life since 1975
Notice also that Titegroup has a pretty narrow load range (from start to max), so make sure your scales and powder measure are dead on!
I use a lot of Titegroup, but I load it very light for my purposes. If I wanted hot loads, I'd use a much slower powder.
I use a lot of Titegroup, but I load it very light for my purposes. If I wanted hot loads, I'd use a much slower powder.
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