Good velocity and burns very cleanly at the higher pressures of 9mm. As a result, surplus 9mm NATO ammunition is not recommended for all pistols, particularly vintage guns. 12. I've been reloading 9mm for about 25 years and made a pretty comprehensive study of bullets, powders, loads, etc. Right now I'm using HS-6, but I bought it to try in .40S&W. This loading breaks 1047 fps average in the GLOCK 19. These have no lube grooves either. I have been looking at some Federal Tactical HST, and bonded and they have some 147 grain and a 135 grain +P that has good ballistics data from what I see and understand on their charts. For clarification, the 9mm NATO often utilizes a 124-grain FMJ RN “Ball” bullet at 1,250 fps, which is loaded to higher pressures than 9mm Luger commercial ammunition and is listed with a maximum average pressure of 36,500 psi (proof loads are 45,700 psi). Very fine powder, dense. I have 16lb of Universal but load on a 550B so wanted a bigger cushion. Finally, I always love the accuracy in the 147 grain bullets. This combination will cause any would-be attacker to seriously reconsider their chosen course of action. I just want them for practice and later to shoot steel challenge. Recommended for target practice velocity. Imr 4756 & hodgdon long shot works for me. Durtarg. Hodgdon Titegroup. Using bullets from Hornady HPBT-XTP, Speer TMJ-FN. I have shot about 6000 now of the following for USPSA minor: For 147 gr, I finally settled on WSF. I too use WSF for heavy 9mm. If you are stuck between Lee disc holes, buy a new powder measure. I'm using CFE Pistol but I'm loading to suppress with 147gr in 9mm. The standard NATO load uses a 124 grain FMJ bullet. Start with a smaller hole and drill out slowly until you get to where you want the charge to be. 12. Played with WST, but wasnt happy with recoil impulse for open bolt gun,, then stepped into TITEGROUP,, have not looked back since (maybe 7yr ago).. had 3-4lb from while back, just loaded (4000) with it earlier this yr, and scored (6) more bottle a few month ago to have on hand for my 9mm loadings. The 9mm uses standard .355″ bullets, generally from 100 to 147 grains in weight. Slower Powder than most others here, very dense powder. Ramshot Silhouette. I have been carrying 124 grains to find middle ground. [ARCHIVED THREAD] - What's your favorite powder for 147gr JHP 9mm? Mine is 3.4 grains WSF (Winchester Super Field) under any 147 grain 9mm bullet. The economical competition powder. Perfect for ammo reloaders, 223 Bulk Bullets offers the best value for 500 count 9mm Lead Cast 147 Grain RN Bullets in a convenient bulk package. Member. That's my gamer load for IDPA, USPSA, and 3 gun. A quick test of 9mm 115 grain vs 124 grain vs 147 grain ammunition , What do you carry? I use unique for 9mm and 45, including 147s. Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited. I am also about to switch to coated cast bullets. 111 Posts . AA#7 would also … Could you … AA#7 would also … My HOT 9mm loads are with 124gr. Started with #5,, work fine at 5gr,, but had tendancy to get debris/flash from eject port..  Used some 3N37 that I had for 38 Super race gun, it was good, just $$$.. AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own. I general, I found the best accuracy at 50 yards for the 125-125 grain at about 1050 fps using medium burn rate powder and about 90% case fill. I spent literally years trying to get the best out of the 9mm. 9mm bullets. They work great with zero leading. Fast burning and consistent ; Economical and accurate; Principal Purpose: High performance 9mm, .40 S&W and 10mm Secondary Uses: Moderate pistol cartridges Remarks: Best choice for high performance 9mm, .40 S&W and 10mm. I haven't had the cash to buy any powder yet, but I finally got my press set up. I still haven't ordered a cable, it took me a while to find the right part number. I spent literally years trying to get the best out of the 9mm. Copyright © 1996-2021 AR15.COM LLC. Could you … I think this is a result of having so much bearing surface on the lands and grooves. Shooting a Glock 19 Gen 5, Blazer Brass Ammunition. I was probably going to go with Berry's 9mm 115gr simply because I shoot 115 gr, and Berry's seems to have … Winchester Silvertip 9mm Luger 147 grain Jacketed Hollow Point Centerfire Pistol Ammunition (5) $24.99 $1.25/Round Best Rated Wolf 919FMJ PolyFormance 9mm Luger 115 Gr Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) 50 Bx/ 10 Cs $374.99 $0.75/Round That would be another solid choice. 9mm ammo can be divided into three classes: light, medium power and supersonics and heavyweights. I've bolded my preferred loads. 12. Thank you. I had some issues with 231 and 147 gr loads. I like Redding. I tried some of these in .45. Schnags21. The lee discs are easy to modify. That's about as good as it gets for the 9mm at standard pressure. i would get some sport pistol. I have a ton of it in my storage bin. Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more. Good velocity and burns very cleanly at the higher pressures of 9mm. Because of this I jumped on compatible powders when I saw them vs testing many and finding what worked best. Prev. I've only used WSF in two of my 9mm loads, both were 147 grain bullets for my S&W M&P 9 Pro (5"). The case volume is probably the cause. 9mm Luger. Ramshot Silhouette. Alliant BE-86 meters good for me, but I think I get better accuracy from CFE and AA#7. I spent literally years trying to get the best out of the 9mm. Any powder that's going to be really economical is probably also going to be easy to double charge. Third, watch your crimp and make sure it is uniform. OK, I bought some 115 grain and some 147 grain because I had never shot 147 grain and wanted to see if it was a noticeable difference in shooting the two. I think this is a result of having so much bearing surface on the lands and grooves. For 9mm accuracy loads, the usual powder suggested is Titegroup, but it’s not with a 147. I use Autocomp for every 9mm load I have. Federal, Winchester, or TZZ cases. Unique or Autocomp. The goal in loading 9mm for action shooting (outside the niche of 9mm major open guns) is to get good accuracy and low felt recoil with a power factor (bullet weight in grains times velocity in fps) of 125,000 plus some margin(for variation in chronos, round to round, and weather). More details regarding these powders and others is available on the Forum. As far as powders for 147g 9mm, the most popular and best powder used by shooters on the BE forum is VV N320-anywhere from 3.3 to 3.5g. Autocomp flows better, works great. I shoot a lot of 9mm, so I recently purchased a Bear Creek Arsenal threaded Glock 17 barrel that has performed really well! Designed for high performance in semi-automatic pistols and is the powder of choice for 9mm, .40 S&W and .357 SIG. The problem with slow powders in the small 9mm case is filling the case before you reach factory velocities , 1125 fps. The 147 grain fell way behind until more powders like WSF and HS-6 and similar powders became available. Accurate #5. Slower Powder than most others here, very dense powder. 09-03-2018, 10:50 AM #10. LOA: 1.155" Average Velocity: 1166 ft/sec . According to their loading data (Cartridge Loads - Hodgdon Reloading Data Center - data.hodgdon.com), the load should range from 3.9 to 4.3 grs; I'm using the bottom of that range (3.9) figuring it was the safest place to start. From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm. I would assume it is because of the speed of the powder. I'm loading 9mm 115gr LRN using Hodgdon Titegroup. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cs7XaPCo-R0, https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1012823739/lee-auto-disk-adjustable-powder-charge-bar, https://www.titanreloading.com/lee-adjustable-charge-bar-, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnUX26S_fwc, https://www.titanreloading.com/image/cache/data/Products/90792-600x600.jpg. Durtarg . I do have the case feeder and primer thing set up. The 147 grain XTP has a sectional density of .167 which is higher than that of a 180 grain .40 or a 230 grain .45 by just a bit. It got me to SSP MA. View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Title Premium Member Join Date Jul 2018 Posts 14. For clarification, the 9mm NATO often utilizes a 124-grain FMJ RN “Ball” bullet at 1,250 fps, which is loaded to higher pressures than 9mm Luger commercial ammunition and is listed with a maximum average pressure of 36,500 psi (proof loads are 45,700 psi). Jump to Latest Follow 21 - 22 of 22 Posts. As far as the round having some knockdown power that is predetermined since suppressed you are limited to ~1000fps no matter what the bullet weight. I load 3.6 gr of Sport Pistol powder under Bayou 135 … It for example with a modern powder you've got to measure very carefully depending on what powder you're using use of five grains 62 grains. Best Powder for 9mm 147 grain FMJ of Alliant Power Pistol to reach a power factor of approximately 126,000. The coating stays in tact and the base is covered so they actually run a little cleaner than exposed base fmj. I'm using 4.65 (ten throws equals 46.5 grains) of Power Pistol. This allows higher velocities with lower pressures. Unique but it's the only one I use for 9mm. The various 115 grain JHP bullets are generally the top choice for civilian personal defense, while the 124 grain bullets usually provide the best all-around performance. Buffalo Bore also offers fast-stepping 9mm loads in 115 and 124-grain weight. The 9mm has the advantage of higher capacity without enlarging a firearm's grip. I general, I found the best accuracy at 50 yards for the 125-125 grain at about 1050 fps using medium burn rate powder and about 90% case fill. Copyright © 1996-2021 AR15.COM LLC. This powder does some of the highest velocities of anything on the market. You got a lot of space capacity with a 45 colt wears with. 9mm ammo can be divided into three classes: light, medium power and supersonics and heavyweights. For 147 grain 9mm loads I like Power Pistol. There are a lot of powders that make 9mm 147s good range and competition rounds not getting one beyond sub-sonic is a challenge. 9mm bullet weights range from 115 to 147 grains and velocities from 1,200 to 1,000. OK, I bought some 115 grain and some 147 grain because I had never shot 147 grain and wanted to see if it was a noticeable difference in shooting the two. get this so you can properly dial in loads, i would use a faster powder in such a short barrel. When you're loading black powder. It is not really suited for the 9mm but it is economical and it has worked just fine for me. Other popular powders for this weight include Solo 1000 and Titegroup. +P and +P+ are best reserved for full-sized pistols. Tell us in the comments!!! This powder does some of the highest velocities of anything on the market. Berry's Superior Plated Bullets 9mm - 147 Gr. I've been looking at 3N37. A quick test of 9mm 115 grain vs 124 grain vs 147 grain ammunition , What do you carry? But that is hard to say because there are a handful of powders similar in performance and other factors. Finally, you mentioned your Lee disc measure. There simply isn't much load data for the super-heavy 9mm bullets. All around good 9MM Powder. The various 115 grain JHP bullets are generally the top choice for civilian personal defense, while the 124 grain bullets usually provide the best all-around performance. It works well from 65 grain all the way to 147 grain bullets. For 147 grain 9mm loads I like Power Pistol. I load a 147gr HST to 1.125" over 5.1gr of VihtaVuori N350 with a CCI small pistol magnum in mixed nickel brass. My goal was to find a load that worked well is all my 9MMs with differing barrel lengths, rifling, etc. However I completely overlooked my other components. I don't load much 9mm, but when I do I use Titegroup and watch the charges really close. 147 grain blue bullets with 3.4 grains of titegroup. The pic is .45 as I haven't received the 9mm yet. I use HSTs and the ammo for pistols and PCCs are segregated and different powder charges to keep both within the 1000-1050fps slot. Accurate #7 slower than Blue Dot and I like it for the 147 grain bullets. Quoted: Medium speed powders will work better than fast ones like W231. It's been a while now since the op, and wanted to update. One unexpected result was that the charge weights to achieve Major power factor for the .38 Super and 9mm were so similar. You can get a really hot load in a hurry good to be careful. Post Oct 29, 2012 #4 2012-10-29T22:33. It could be the best powder you can buy, period. Looks pretty versatile. It will work, there's data for it, but I'm using the Lee auto disk, and the only two settings that line up are near minimum, and at max, and max is only 885fps on the HS-6. I like Redding. WSF seems to be fine with the 147 grain, 980 fps. Smokeless pistol powder. From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm. Gun type goes a long way in determining the preferable load. The current Lyman manual (49th Edition) does not have load data for anything heavier than 147 grains, but older manuals do. I'm partial to WSF and 147gr projectiles. 9mm bullets. Shooting a Glock 19 Gen 5, Blazer Brass Ammunition. This powder sets the standard for 9MM. Hey guys, So I've done all this research on equipment, picking out my press (Hornady Lock n Load Single Stage), accessories, etc. Google: "9mm AMU accuracy … If you are stuck between Lee disc holes, buy a new powder measure. +P and +P+ are best reserved for full-sized pistols. bullets is Unique. I am planning on shooting some competition using my 226 or 228 or 365 I am looking at somewhere around a 130 power factor I have been loading for occasional shooting a 147 grain Berry's round point over Tite group I tried X-Treme 147 round nose and the 147 hollow point but they or the … 9mm Luger / 9mm Parabellum (147 GR) Handload Data reloading data with 55 loads. The 147 grain bullets were originally intended for use in sub-sonic submachine gun … Accurate #7. Most manuals stop at 147 grains, though Hodgdon and Vihtavuori have data for 150 grain bullets. I plan to order the bullet feeder as well at some point. Fast burning and consistent ; Economical and accurate; Principal Purpose: High performance 9mm, .40 S&W and 10mm Secondary Uses: Moderate pistol cartridges Remarks: Best choice for high performance 9mm, .40 S&W and 10mm. You put in that case. Posted: 7/19/2014 12:56:17 PM EST Quote History. Autocomp solved that problem for me. IF, IF I can ever get powder to begin my reloading career, what do you recommend, a slow or fast burning powder. AA#7 would also work well. As far as powders for 147g 9mm, the most popular and best powder used by shooters on the BE forum is VV N320-anywhere from 3.3 to 3.5g. I may try Ramshot True Blue or Silhouette. For 147 grain 9mm loads I like Power Pistol. I use an Octane 45 on the PCC, very quiet! Find your best price for 9mm Luger Ammo handgun 147 grains | Bulk 9mm Luger Ammunition handgun 147 grains - AmmoSeek.com Search Engine 2021 Charge weights (in grains) for power factors for 9mm Luger in the Author's 5" Para Ordnance barrel. The Ransom Rest is an invaluable tool for testing handgun accuracy. I initially started with power pistol but it was really loud. My AC was dripping water inside and I didn't know it, and it zapped the outlet and messed up the adapter and the cable end. it seems to make it easy. Post Oct 29, 2012 #4 2012-10-29T22:33. What is your most accurate 9mm 124 or 147 grain bullet , powder combination and seating depth? For 9mm accuracy loads, the usual powder suggested is Titegroup, but it’s not with a 147. If using Rainier's plated bullets in 9mm and they have the flat base rather than the "restruck" (concave) base, use powders no faster than AA5 or AA7. Winchester Small Pistol Primer. Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more. I shoot these out of my PSA 9mm PCC and Glock 34 g5. Logged Coronach. W231/HP-38 and AA #5 are good powders for light/medium 9mm plinking/target loads with 115-124 gr bullets. Best starting powders, primers, and bullets for 9mm. Hey guys, So I've done all this research on equipment, picking out my press (Hornady Lock n Load Single Stage), accessories, etc. The consensus way to do this is light charges of fast powders under heavy bullets. N350 is used in 9major loads to push a 124 out to about 1400fps, so I wouldn't worry too much about pressure. I am planning on shooting some competition using my 226 or 228 or 365 I am looking at somewhere around a 130 power factor I have been loading for occasional shooting a 147 grain Berry's round point over Tite group I tried X-Treme 147 round nose and the 147 hollow point but they or the … These bullets are available (in some weights) in lead, plated or jacketed versions. Ramshot Silhouette. Very fine powder, dense. This produces a consistent 875-880 from a 4.25 inch gun. One thing I found it that, with my cast and PC bullets, they would keyhole with W231. I use clays for my 115 and 124 and I have been pleased, but I can't seem to find data for the 147 using clays. I tried my hand at loading a some 9mm rounds using Shell Shock NAS3 cases, Federal 200M primers, Alliant Power Pistol powder, and Zero 147 HP bullets at 1.145" OAL. Quoted: Medium speed powders will work better than fast ones like W231.

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