M&P 9c and "Sticky Nose" Lee 358-125-RF

[pbchunkr]

I'm getting great accuracy, sized .357" over 4.3 gr Bullseye and 1.095" OAL.
Problem is the nose sticks in the rifling, with an occasional FTC. A tap on the slide rear takes care of it though.
My bullets actually run 131 gr and the load data I have shows 4.4 gr BE starting load for a 125 gr with an OAL of 1.150".
It will take an OAL of ~1.000" to chamber freely and I can't find a starting load for that short a loading.
I also have #5, Unique, Clays, Universal and WSF.
If anyone has info or experience with such short rounds it'll be much appreciated.
Thanks!

[leadhead]

I shoot that bullet in 4 different 9mm's and have no problem with any of them.
You have to seat the bullet a little deeper in the case, but your gun will be the
deciding factor on that. You must back off on the powder charge when you do
this. I use mostly 231 and tite group and have never used the powders you
mention. I seat this bullet just past the crimping groove. Hope this helps.
Denny

[pbchunkr]

Tnx for the reply, Denny.
More research, head scratching and checking and seems it's just dumb*ssitude on my part.
Turns out my barrel will accept 1.065" OAL with this bullet, I just wasn't fully removing the bell which along with variations in the brass added up to too much interference.
Another hour at the bench and now all's well. :grin: