9mm 124 grain FMJ loads with Unique

TheRomanhistorian · 01-13-2015, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by rhuff

In your original post you stated that you had acquired Unique Powder and wanted some assistance in developing 9mm loads with said Unique Powder. That is why I responded the way that I did, trying to offer you some assistance.

Had you ask what powders work well in 9mm cases and their load data, then I would have responded differently, as there are many pistol powders out there that will function well in 9mm brass......you just can't find/purchase them. These days, if you have pistol powder in your hand, then you are ahead of the game, rather that suggesting using "pie in the sky" pistol powders that just aren't available for purchasing, at least not to me in my area. Hopefully this will correct itself soon, but right now, one uses what one has and be happy to have it.

Let us know how things are progressing for you and your loads, and if I can be of any further assistance, then I would be more than happy to do so. I like to hear that a forum member has go his/her Luger up and running, if that is their goal.

rhuff, sorry, I hope I didn't give the appearance I did not appreciate your information, too (I thought I had and I'm grateful for your original thoughts) and I'm developing my load along your lines. I wish I could get other powders but I'm stuck with just Bullseye and Unique and only 80% of a 1 lb canister for each. I was hoping to get a line on more from a local who seems to have stockpiled and is offering me a pound of Bullseye and Unique each at $39 per canister. Double what I used to pay but, well, I do need the spare powder. In hindsight I should have gotten 115 grain bullets as that would be easier (and cheaper) but my local supplier was out.

The only other powder I have left is 3 canisters of Trail Boss but I doubt that'll function a 9mm at all!

I'm trying 4.9 grains of Unique and 5.0 grains of Unique this weekend per your suggestions and Sieger's. Trying to establish a base line load and then see if they'll even function the pistol properly.