Read at your own risk: E3 in 9mm

[Angus]

So with the powder shortage being what it is, I decided to scarf up one of Grafs' last 4 pounders of e3 with hopes of using it in 9mm. I did some mining through Google and found a post on Brian Enos' forums stating good results. My jug showed up yesterday, so last night I loaded up 100 rounds and shot them today at the range. Here are the results:

Mixed Brass
4.2gr e3 (Hornady Bushing #13)
Federal SPM Match primer
Ruger SR9
Lee 358-125-RF, sized .358 and lubed with Tac #1

1115
1145
1121
1142
1158
1140
1130

Mean: 1135.86
SD: 14.83
ES: 43
PF:142

And here's a group. The top is rapid fire, the bottom is slow fire. I need to drift the sights a bit, but you get the idea.



I have definitely found my new go-to load for 9mm, which is good... I have about 6000 more rounds to make before I'm done using it.

[Angus]

Oh yea... The primers were still nice and round and there was very little leading. The bore of the barrel looks like a coral reef with all the tool marks. I have a firelapping kit coming from BTB to remedy that problem.

[wool1]

I have found loads with E3 very close to red dot loads...maybe just a slight bit under. Had good luck with it myself.

[Blintersifrid]

One to keep in mind for future use. Thank you!