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  • Bill of Rights

    Cogito, ergo porto.
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    Where's the bacon?
    I had a thought that with so many of us out here, many have loads worked up in multiple calibers, and while adjusting this or tweaking that is part of the fun, we have some folks who don't really know where to start and are a little intimidated by the whole process and could use some guidelines that have the opportunity for feedback instead of the books that offer only what's written. We've all seen the advice to buy at least two reloading manuals, to have components be the last thing you buy, etc., but those manuals don't always answer noob questions.

    So.... In that spirit, those of you who have really good, reliable loads and are willing to share, post 'em up! Please include all relevant information:
    OAL, seating depth, powder type and quantity, case headstamps (if they matter) primer manufacturer and size, bullet manufacturer and weight, finished cartridge weight, what kind of press you're using, and for which firearm(s) you're loading (and other info you might think relevant as well.)

    Also, you might include how you came upon this "recipe"; did you start low and work your way up to this, just hit on it just right, etc.

    For those who are using the information, if you have a question about a load, post it up for those too shy to do so, but drop the member a PM also, so they don't miss your question. (Remember: There is only one "dumb question: "Is it loaded?" which is dumb only because Rule #1 tells us that they're all loaded!)

    Finally, if you find a particular load to be to your liking, make sure to thank the person who posted it. Rep is usually appreciated, as is a short PM.

    Blessings,
    Bill
     

    jbrooks19

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    Nov 15, 2011
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    I am very fond of the following 9mm recipe, iv fired off over 2,000 of these with NO problems.

    4.2gr Unique powder

    124gr FMJ Round nose

    Mixed headstamps

    CCI Small pistol primers

    OAL of 1.15

    I shoot these out of my Gen 2 Glock 19

    NOTE: DO NOT EVER USE LEAD BULLETS IN ANY GLOCK!!!!!! ONLY USE FMJ.!


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    These are my first test rounds with this recipe and it has been consistent.. This group was shot from 40ft.
     

    redneckmedic

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    Greenfield
    .243win International Arms Mauser Bolt Wood Bishop Stock

    45gr H4350
    55gr Nosler Ballistic Tip
    Remington Virgin Brass
    CCI 200 Large Rifle Primers
    OAL of 2.64
    Velocity Avg 3301
    Standard Deviation 9.07
    This was a great group for a crappy rifle/optic set up

    *This is the best group I've ever shot with this gun
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    turnerdye1

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    Ive used this load in 1500 rounds and not had a single issue and accuracy is awesome! Its a mild round

    9mm
    Gen3 Glock 19

    4.5g of Win231
    115g Berrys Plated Bullets
    Mixed Headstamp Brass
    CCI Small Pistol Primers
    OAL - 1.145

    Lee Single Stage
    Lee 4 Set of Deluxe Dies
     

    U.S. Patriot

    Grandmaster
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    Jan 30, 2009
    9,815
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    Columbus
    9mm that works well in all of my pistols. Beretta 92FS, FNP-9, and Kahr PM9.

    4.2 grains Hodgdon TiteGroup
    115 grain Winchester FMJ
    Mixed brass
    CCI small pistol primers
    OAL 1.130"

    .223 out of my Bushmaster XM15e2s M4 1/9 twist

    24.8 grains Hodgdon Varget
    55 grain Hornady FMJBT
    Mixed brass
    CCI mil spec primers
    OAL 2.225"

    .308 out of my Mossberg 100ATR

    45.5 grains Hodgdon Varget
    150 grain Hornady FMJBT
    Fire formed Federal Premium brass
    CCI large rifle primers
    OAL chamber spacific
     
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    wsenefeld

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    Boone Co.
    Recipe for a Sig SP2022 in 9mm

    4.4gn Hodgdon HP38
    115gn X-treme plated bullets
    Mixed brass
    CCI Small Pistol Primers
    OAL 1.135"

    That's my money saver plinking round.
     
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    Bill of Rights

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    Thanks to all who've posted so far!

    I got a note from a member who suggested I add a disclaimer to please verify that any posted load is safe. I think this is a good idea as well and should have said it initially. If you are a new reloader and use someone else's 'recipe', I suggest you make up only a few rounds and test it for safety.

    For example, and I'm going to "pick on" US Patriot for just a moment here, I used an almost identical recipe for one of my setups. I was using 4.3grains of TG powder and I recently posted how I did up about 400rds of malfunction-testers... They would fire OK, but didn't have enough oomph to cycle my pistol, so I got good at tap-rack-bang drills. I'd be suspicious of something that used any less powder and worry about squibs. It worked for him, I'm sure, but please, do test your loads and check them BEFORE you load them with a verifiable source... In the end, as valuable as a tool as it can be, this is still just a bunch of guys on the Internet talking... Including me.

    BTW, I recently upped my recipe to 4.8grains and will be fire-testing it ASAP.

    Blessings,
    Bill
     

    ghitch75

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    45 ACP for 1911's

    5.3gr Unique
    230gr RNL
    OAL 1.25
    825fps

    45 Colt "RUGER ONLY"
    24gr 296
    270gr Penn Thunder Head
    OAL 1.576
    1475fps from 7 1/2" barrel

    45 Colt Cowboy
    7.0gr Red Dot
    200gr SWC
    OAL 1.69
    825fps 5 1/2" barrel

    357 Mag
    19.5gr 296
    125gr JHP
    OAL 1.545
    1750fps 6" barrel

    Super 38
    13.8gr CL Lil-Gun
    125gr JHP
    OAL 1.168
    1375fps 5" barrel


    22 Hornet
    11gr 296
    40gr V-MAX
    OAL 1.808
    2650 fps 24" barrel

    "USE AT YOUR OWN RISK"
     
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    bsmant

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    For .44Magnum (used for deer hunting)
    23.5gr of H110
    CCI #350 Large Pistol Magnum Primer
    240gr Hornday XTP
    1.6" OAL
    Medium crimp

    For .45ACP
    5.3gr Win238
    CCI #300 Large Pistol Primer
    230gr Rainier plated HP
    1.25" OAL
     

    jackadew

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    Dec 10, 2009
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    Washington Co.
    .243win International Arms Mauser Bolt Wood Bishop Stock

    45gr H4350
    55gr Nosler Ballistic Tip
    Remington Virgin Brass
    CCI 200 Large Rifle Primers
    OAL of 2.64
    Velocity Avg 3301
    Standard Deviation 9.07
    This was a great group for a crappy rifle/optic set up

    *This is the best group I've ever shot with this gun
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    45 grains of H4350 sounds safe...But your photo says 45gr H110, i'm pretty sure your photo is wrong.
     

    joshualee49

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    Colt Commander 1991 Series 80

    Darda's 230 grain lead RNBB
    5.3 grains of Win231
    Winchester LPP
    Mixed Brass
    OAL - 1.200"

    I have used this recipe with very good results so far. Very accurate load, however the win231 makes for a dirty pistol after about 200 rounds or so. Around 700 down range using the above recipe.

    Steve and I are going to work up a new load using TiteGroup this weekend. I will let you all know how that goes...
     

    XtremeVel

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    A few of our common pet loads....

    .45 ACP

    200gr Dardas LSWC
    5.8gr Unique
    mixed brass
    OAL 1.25
    Winchester LPP
    ATI, Kimber, Springfield loaded


    .45 ACP ( wifes load)

    230gr Rainier or Berry's plated RN
    4.0gr Clays
    mixed brass
    OAL 1.260
    Winchester LPP
    ATI, Kimber

    .357 mag

    158gr Dardas LSWC
    5.7gr Unique
    Starline brass
    OAL 1.58
    Winchester SPP ( standard)
    Blackhawk, GP100, Security Six, SP101

    .357 sig

    124gr Hornady FMJ-FP
    10.4gr Blue Dot
    Starline brass
    OAL 1.140
    Winchester SPP ( standard)
    Glock G32

    9mm

    122gr Dardas LFP
    4.5gr Unique
    mixed brass
    OAL 1.050
    Winchester SPP ( standard)
    Glock G19 ( Lone Wolf bbl), Kahr CW9, XD-9

    .44 mag

    240gr Dardas LSWC
    8.4 gr Unique
    Starline brass
    OAL 1.59
    Winchester LPP ( standard)
    Super Blackhawk, Redhawk
     

    j706

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    One of my favorite .308 loads is a M318 LR duplicate.
    1) Lake City 93 Match Brass
    2) Sierra Match King 175 Gr.
    3) 43.5 grains of RE-15
    4) Winchester LR primers
    5) OAL 2.855

    No special brass preparation. I do not ream flash holes or anything. I just re size them, trim them to 2.005 on my Giraud trimmer, throw the charges with a Hornady powder drop and weigh each one. This load is boringly accurate from my custom 18"Pac-Nor SS 1/10 barreled 700 as well as a mostly bone stock PSS 700 with a 22" barrel. This has always been a consistent 1/2 moa load. It shoots much better than true M318LR and a tad better than FGMM 175. Oh and it is much cheaper than either. Try it I think you will like it.:patriot:
     

    Spike_351

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    Ok this is a good load for handguns with a stiff recoil spring

    40. S&W, has been ran through my Jericho 941, and my first gen walther P99

    Montana gold 180gr FMJ
    Once fired mixed brass
    5.0 grains of bullseye MUST BE EXACT not even 1/10th over or under
    1.130 OAL - please stay within +/- 0.002
    Crimp (measure as close to the mouth of the case as possible) 0.419-0.421
    I know crimp is not always nessecary but it helps.

    Keep in mind the 40. S&W is a high pressure round and can be picky so setting the bullet to deep can cause a great increase in pressure.

    Also I have entire spreadsheets of data for my loads with more detailed info if needed
     

    Fullmag

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    357sig

    7.2gr Unique
    125gr HP Precision Delta
    OAL 1.135
    Starline brass
    sm primer (use many brands)
    Mild recoil compared to loads with Longshot or Accurate No.7 or No.9

    If using Unique work up load, my load is almost max. by Lymans manual.
     

    wolfman

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    Has eneyone bought equipmet from F&S Reloading https://fsreloading.com/g ?
    their a full stocking Lee dealer with rock bottom prices. Just wondering about service.
    Thanx in advance!


    I buy all of my Lee equipment from them, great prices and customer service. A couple years back when equipment was hard to get, they would ship parts of my order as they got it in stock with out charging me for the extra shipping costs.
     

    Jetman

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    Feb 2, 2012
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    Cicero
    Looking for FN57 data

    I am looking for data on reloading the 5.7x28 round that would work well in an FN 5-7 or PS90. As any of you here that may shoot this caliber know, this ammo is almost non existent. Everyone is showing it on backorder.

    I have also loaded some special suppressor .45 acp rpounds that are working extremely well in an Suppressed HK and have held accuracy. Our favorite is down to 610FPS. I will post the spec when I get a little more time.

    Jetman
     
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