need some advise reloading 9mm luger

Kiwi · 08-16-2025, 10:18 AM

Note
that if you use a heavier than 115gr bullet with that powder load you will have MUCH more pressure. Heavier bullet needs lighter powder because of pressure.

Velodog suggested 20% less, if the gun cycles with that consider reducing even more. Use the minimum powder that will cycle the gun

Plated or jacketed minimizes leading, a good thing.
I do find that lead is the most accurate, but also the most cleaning work.

08-16-2025, 10:18 AM	#3
Kiwi User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Wrong side of the Delaware river Posts: 335 Thanks: 235 Thanked 478 Times in 189 Posts	Note that if you use a heavier than 115gr bullet with that powder load you will have MUCH more pressure. Heavier bullet needs lighter powder because of pressure. Velodog suggested 20% less, if the gun cycles with that consider reducing even more. Use the minimum powder that will cycle the gun Plated or jacketed minimizes leading, a good thing. I do find that lead is the most accurate, but also the most cleaning work.