Need help for a 9mm load

[FAQMAT]

Hi all,
I need a load for 9mm using a 120gr lead truncated cone bullet with Hodgdon Universal powder. The lyman manual list the bullet, but not with this powder. The Lee and the Hodgdon manuals list the powder for multiple 9mm load but not with the 120gr bullet. I was thinking something like 4.0gr of Universal for this load. Any idea/experience with this combination. I will shoot this from a Beretta 92 FS.

Thanks

 

[bigedp51]

Hogdon's has load data for 125 grain lead conical nose.

3.8 grains to 4.3 Universal

You can also Google 9mm 120 grain Universal powder loads.

 

[Spawn-Inc]

Use the closest bullet weight and go from there. So use 124 or 125gr.

 

[Canuck44]

Hogdon's has load data for 125 grain lead conical nose.

3.8 grains to 4.3 Universal

You can also Google 9mm 120 grain Universal powder loads.

Use this information with a Chrono. I am guessing you will find 4 gr to meet PF for IDPA/IPSC at around 130.

Take Care

Bob

 

[FAQMAT]

Thanks for the replies. I had already check Google, but didn't find any relevant info. I have loads for 125gr and 115gr, so i will start from there and try it with a chrono as mentioned.

 

[ted_dent]

Thanks for the replies. I had already check Google, but didn't find any relevant info. I have loads for 125gr and 115gr, so i will start from there and try it with a chrono as mentioned.

If you have loads for 115 and 125 and you're using a 120 grainer it's safer to go with the data for the heavier (125 gr.) bullet. It's always more prudent to start with the lighter powder charge & work up rather than start with the heavy charge and have to back off.

 

[bigedp51]

Thanks for the replies. I had already check Google, but didn't find any relevant info. I have loads for 125gr and 115gr, so i will start from there and try it with a chrono as mentioned.

You didn't Google hard enough, try the Brian Enos forum for load data.

http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showforum=72

 

[sunray]

Use the 124 grain cast data. Three grains won't matter.