n00b reloading question...

[Bruiseleee]

What does one do when they can't find the proper reloading data for a combination of powder and bullet? In my case a 9mm x 19...

I have a 124 gr. round nose lead bullet and some titegroup powder. Neither the Lee nor the Speer manuals have the loads for this combination.

I see a 115 gr. round nose lead with titegroup load on the hodgdon site. 3.9 grains min to 4.3 max.

I reckon the heavier 124 gr. bullet will cause more pressure than the 115 so should I load less than the minimum (10%?) for the 115 and check for signs of overpressure? Or should I go and buy one of the listed powders for the bullets I have?

I haven't loaded anything yet so I still have all of my fingers.

Thanks for advice.

 

[Icefire]

http://www.hodgdon.com/data/pistol/9mmluger.php

Lead 125gr 3.6/4.0gr starting/MAX
FMJ 125gr 4.1/4.4gr starting/MAX

 

[Bruiseleee]

I wasn't sure what LCN was. Still don't.

 

[Cocked&Locked]

I wasn't sure what LCN was. Still don't.

Lead conical. flat tip, cone shaped rather then rounded.

Get Lymans 48th for cast information, or snoop around gunshows for older manuals.....

 

[Dlowe]

If you can't find the proper data for a load, contact the powder manufacturer. They are more than willing to help you find a load using their powder.