loading 9mm, Help please...

[ruger22]

I have just started reloading.
I have win 231 powder
win sm pistol primers
and 124 gr FMJ bullets.
I have a springfield XD

My Lyman book does not cover 124 gr FMJ only 130 gr FMJ. Can I use the same data. I suspect not.

The winchester web site gives some loading data. But does not match
the 124 gr FMJ with 231 powder.

I would run out and buy another book but no where in my town sells this kind of stuff.

Help please...

 

[redbirddog]

Winchester re-loading data shows 124 gr FMJ starting at 4.2 grains and going up to 4.5 grains.

I personally use 3.8 grains and that a nice light training round with a clean burn. I have gone up to 5.0 with no ill effects. Make up a few with .1 grain changes to see what works best in your gun. I'm using my loads in a Sig 226 with a 125 FMJ

You can down load and view some pdf winchester data books at one of the sites sponsors at the reloading bench.

http://www.reloadersbench.com/

Hope this helps!

 

[ruger22]

thanks red dog...

 

[nognog]

According to my Sierra Reloading Manual, which I use for my wife's Glock 17 loads:
125 grns FMJ (OAL = 1.090)
or
125 grns JHP (OAL = 1.075)
SW 231 Powder:
Min.= 3.9 grns to Max = 5.0 grns

Good luck.

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