Chunky Monkey
06-13-2009, 10:47 AM
I reload for 45 auto and 44 mag. I am now entering the world of loading 9mm Luger as I just got an XDm in 9mm. Bought the RCBS-9mm-124-RN-TG mould and I'm casting and sizing to .357 (bore slugged at .355). I am going to try a few powders (HS-6, Accurate No 5, Ramshot True Blue and Zip, etc.). I loaded a dummy or 2 just to see what they look like and I noticed that most loads use an OAL 1.1?? and a minimum is 1.090. Looks like I may have to go a little shorter. My concern is that I am afraid that due to the size of the base of the bullet and using a suggested load of 5.4 or 5.6 grains of Acccurate No 5 I may come close to compressing the load. Just trying to think things thru before I load and shoot.
Does anyone have a 9mm Loadbook USA for 9mm? I noticed that my 45 has loads for RCBS moulds. Where is RCBS mould loads published? I luv RCBS moulds but their loads are not as easy to find as Lymans.
Any help is greatly appreciated! :-D
Left is 1.030 and middle is 1.100
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee267/Metzy84/Casting/102_1984.jpg
Does anyone have a 9mm Loadbook USA for 9mm? I noticed that my 45 has loads for RCBS moulds. Where is RCBS mould loads published? I luv RCBS moulds but their loads are not as easy to find as Lymans.
Any help is greatly appreciated! :-D
Left is 1.030 and middle is 1.100
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee267/Metzy84/Casting/102_1984.jpg