Who's tried a 358311 in their 9mm?

[ChuckS1]

Looking to cast for my CZ-75, Browning Hi Power and Sig 225. I don't have a 9mm mold, but from searching in here I see that some guys have recommended using a mold designed for the .38/.357. I have a 358311 and was wondering if anybody's tried that in their 9mm. I'll using Bullseye for the powder.

[Cherokee]

That is 160 gr bullet and in my opinion too heavy for 9mm. Lyman does not go any higher than 147 gr in their manual.

[beagle]

I think some of the guys are using the 358311 in their 9mms but I haven't tried it in mine preferring to stick to lighter bullets. Maybe they'll weigh in here in a bit.

I did pick up an old Cramer .38 RN mould this summer that needed a sprue plate and some TLC. I'm about ready to try it. Looks like it produces a HP RN of about 140 grains and looks like it might shoot in the 9mm.

There is data around for the 9mm and heavier bullets but you'll have to seek it out. John Taffin wrote an article once on heavy 9mm bullets but I've let it get away from me. You might find that and glean some data./beagle

[fecmech]

There is data albeit pretty old. In Lyman 45 they have loads for 358311 in the 9MM. The gun they used was an S&W Model 39 and they are as follows:

1. Bullseye start- 3.0/869fps Max 3.5/961 fps
2.Unique start-3.5/883 fps Max4.5/1039 fps
3.Herco start 3.6/840 Max 4.6/1010 fps
They list their accuracy load as 3.0 grs of Bullseye.

I bought this manual in 1970 so use the info at your own risk.

[crazy mark]

I use them in my RBH conv with the 9mm cylinder and also in Chinese T-33 copy in 9mm. They shoot OK. Just a little slow is all.