Bullseye for 9mm

I use 3.2 with 124 plated aim bullets. Works in my shadow, glock and 9mm norc 1911 (all with lighter recoil springs, however.) Good, consistent accuracy. VERY economical powder, I use it for 9mm, .45 and .38.
 
I use Bullseye for 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, .30 Mauser, .38 Special and light .41 Magnum loads. It's a fast powder but it's versatile. Using one powder in all those cartridges makes for a simplified logistics stream! You do need to pay particular attention - because it's a fast powder and you don't use much you rarely, if ever, come close to filling a case. That leaves a fair bit of room in a case so it very possible to double charge. As always - pay attention when reloading!
 
Yes, I use Bullseye for 9mm (with BDX projectiles). I also use the same combination for .45 ACP. I've been happy with the performance and consistency so see no need to change.
 
I found 4.1 gr of 231 under my 125 gr lead boolits worked better for me than Bullseye which I found ran dirtier and smoky. Bullseye will work under your bullets and since you have so much of it, use it. Once it is gone try 231/Unique/HS 6. You might find powders in that burn rate to work better in 9MM. I am not fond of Titegroup in the 9MM, others may differ.

Take Care

Bob
 
I have been using it exclusively in my 9mm's so far, but I'm running out and it has been getting harder for me to get locally. I've been meaning to try titegroup, just haven't gotten around to it yet.

With 124gr Berry's RN and Federal SP primers at 1.125", I have been using 4.2gr for my CZ Shadow, and 4.5gr with my Walther P99, both at ~131 power factor (1050 to 1060 fps very consistently).

Also, the 4.5gr loads work great out of my JR carbine too. Holds about 3-4" at 100 yards. 1350 fps. If you are shooting out of a carbine, 4.5gr is a little too hot though and I would recommend starting out lower.
 
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We have given the OP some good advise on some of our loads that work for us. This is a well done for all.

I suggest that you go to www.hodgdon.com and check out the load data for you bullet powder and primer combinations. The table will give you the starting load and the max load. The table will give you all the information you need,

Above all, be safe and pay attention to what you are doing. A double charge is not a good thing.

Reloading is a good hobby with e reward of shooting a lot more and cheaper.

Andrew
 
Hmm if I can use it for so many ones, might have to grab a pound or four.
Have boxes of brass and the lee hand loader kits, the only thing stopping me is the un want to start being a powder hound so instead I have just been buying the lcw stuff from can am lately.
 
andrew771 said:
We have given the OP some good advise on some of our loads that work for us. This is a well done for all.

I suggest that you go to www.hodgdon.com and check out the load data for you bullet powder and primer combinations. The table will give you the starting load and the max load. The table will give you all the information you need,

Above all, be safe and pay attention to what you are doing. A double charge is not a good thing.

Reloading is a good hobby with e reward of shooting a lot more and cheaper.

Andrew
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The hodgdon site won't help with Bullseye, its an Alliant powder.
Loaded plenty of 9mm, .40 and .45 with Bullseye, its a very versatile powder.
4grs under a 124 is a good starting point for a target load, but you may want a little more if making power factor is a concern. All my 9mm is loaded at 1.130 to function in both a M&P and a JR carbine.
With a 147gr Berrys I have put 3.7grs BE under it for the rifle.
 
Wolf@TS said:
The hodgdon site won't help with Bullseye, its an Alliant powder.
Loaded plenty of 9mm, .40 and .45 with Bullseye, its a very versatile powder.
4grs under a 124 is a good starting point for a target load, but you may want a little more if making power factor is a concern. All my 9mm is loaded at 1.130 to function in both a M&P and a JR carbine.
With a 147gr Berrys I have put 3.7grs BE under it for the rifle.
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Thanks that's helpful
 
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