Hi Folks,
I am about to start reloading 9MM. I am looking for some advise. I have a Norinco 213 (Tokarev Clone in 9MM) I have purchased a Lee Loader for 9MM. I have a Lee .358-117-1R mold. I have a pound of HS-6. I got the .358 mold because I have heard that Chrome barrels (which the Norinco has) lead badly unless you go to a fatter slug. I have HS-6 because that it what I use to reload 22LR. I have some 12 BHN lead that I have just molded some boolits from. I think I put a bit too much tin in the alloy and my boolits are light. About 114 grains. I do not have a Hogdon chart that shows 110 to 125 grain lead bullet charges. I am going to go with the same amount recommended for a jacketed bullet. My main concern is this: Since I am using somewhat harder lead than I am used to with 22LR and an oversized slug, do I have to worry about blowing up the gun and my hand with it? Any other concerns that I should have?