Anyone out there using Hodgdon Longshot for 9mm Major loads
- Thread starter kgwalsh12
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I have been using longshot for 9mm Major.
It is an excellent powder. Clean burning and effective.
I can make major with 6.8, but I run 7.2 grains for my setup. Overall length is 1.150, this depends on the bullet profile. Speed is 1388 fps. Power factor is 172.
Note: I am using small pistol primers, they show a little bit of pressure, but nothing to be concerned about.
I have been impressed with it so far.
DVC
It is an excellent powder. Clean burning and effective.
I can make major with 6.8, but I run 7.2 grains for my setup. Overall length is 1.150, this depends on the bullet profile. Speed is 1388 fps. Power factor is 172.
Note: I am using small pistol primers, they show a little bit of pressure, but nothing to be concerned about.
I have been impressed with it so far.
DVC
7.4 grs
oal- 1.85 Montana gold 124 jhp, ave.vel. 1400
oal 1.70 Zero 125gr JHP ave.vel 1380
small rifle prim.
Gun-5inch with 3 top ports, 2 side ports, 1popple hole
veeery looouuud
will try this weekend Winchester AUTO COMP, if the temp is above zero, might do some chrono,or will just test fire to get the feel of the powder.
oal- 1.85 Montana gold 124 jhp, ave.vel. 1400
oal 1.70 Zero 125gr JHP ave.vel 1380
small rifle prim.
Gun-5inch with 3 top ports, 2 side ports, 1popple hole
veeery looouuud
will try this weekend Winchester AUTO COMP, if the temp is above zero, might do some chrono,or will just test fire to get the feel of the powder.
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joseaventurero
Regular
- Location
- now in pickering ontario
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Can you use a normal m&p to shot 9mm mayor, or have to be all steel gun
Can you use a normal m&p to shot 9mm mayor, or have to be all steel gun
- Location
- Prince George B.C.
Well you defintely don't need an all steel gun. I shot major in my G17. Used a KKM barrel and comp.
John
John
- Location
- Toronto,Ontario
What is 9mm Major? It seems like a hot load...is that right? Just curious why you would load like this as well?
Please don't hang me for this!!
It's for a 9mm Open guns.
What is 9mm Major? It seems like a hot load...is that right? Just curious why you would load like this as well?
Please don't hang me for this!!
The reason for these loads is to make major power factor for IPSC. Less deductions point wise for shots outside of the A zone.
ffgats. You gotta love the loud!!
AUTOCOMP CHRONO result:
Powder charge -- 7.0gr
projectile --- zero 125jhp
oal --- 1.170
ave.vel (5 shot ) 1385
powder charge 7.2gr
same speds as above
ave vel. 1420, high 1428,low 1413
comments: with 7.2 gr. you still have 20% room for your projectile, doesnt fill up the brass. clean, very promising powder, winchester got it this time
The reason for these loads is to make major power factor for IPSC. Less deductions point wise for shots outside of the A zone.
ffgats. You gotta love the loud!!
its not too bad for the shooter, but annoying for the RO,and other shooter
I was a little surprised myself when i first started testing some loads. Now it's just loud.
Your data does look very promising indeed.
