Range Report: Second batch of 9mm reloads

[U.S. Patriot]

I test fired my second batch of 9mm reloads today. Same specs as before.

Test gun: Beretta 92FS
Distance: 7 yards
Bullets: Winchester 115 grain FMJ
Primers: CCI #500
Powder: 4.2 grains of Hodgdon TiteGroup

All 50 rounds where fired center mass of target. Rounds fired at the head where factory loaded. My group was not as tight, but I take the blame though. I do not shoot my 92FS as accurately as I do my other pistols. I was again very happy with the results. I think I'm going to stick with this load. I have two more pistols to test fire, my FNP and my PF9.

 

[jblomenberg16]

Good work! That load ought to be a sweetheart range load, and is close to one that I like to use for plinking as well.

If you haven't yet, check out Montanagold.com for some awesome prices on 9mm projectiles. Now that you have the reloading itch, you'll find you shoot A LOT more than when you buy factory ammo.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Good work! That load ought to be a sweetheart range load, and is close to one that I like to use for plinking as well.

If you haven't yet, check out Montanagold.com for some awesome prices on 9mm projectiles. Now that you have the reloading itch, you'll find you shoot A LOT more than when you buy factory ammo.

Thanks, I'll check out the website. I still have a few boxes of factory loaded ammo, but all the free brass I can get my paws on. I'll have plenty to get me through the winter, especialy when I start reloading .223.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Good work! That load ought to be a sweetheart range load, and is close to one that I like to use for plinking as well.

If you haven't yet, check out Montanagold.com for some awesome prices on 9mm projectiles. Now that you have the reloading itch, you'll find you shoot A LOT more than when you buy factory ammo.

Bite the Bullet also has good prices on bullets.

 

[jblomenberg16]

Bite the Bullet also has good prices on bullets.

Yeah, I was in there today eyeballing what he had...think I know where I'll go next time I need to stock up, but don't want to order several thousand at once.

 

[shooter1054]

Good work Chris! Looks like a very effective load.

 

[sloughfoot]

It feels real good, doesn't it? Good job.

 

[booey50]

when you reload for the pf9 I would recommend a reduced load for it...when I had mine I always shot reduced loads so the bastard would not bite the webbing of my hand...damn thing...

 

[NIFT]

when you reload for the pf9 I would recommend a reduced load for it....

Good idea! Reduces wear and tear on both the gun and the shooter.

Suggestion:
Load about 3 rounds each in 0.2 grain increments, working down, until you find the load that doesn't work--usually will stove pipe. Then bump it up about 0.3 grains for "insurance" from the lightest load that still works, and you should have the lightest load that will function reliably for you in your gun.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

when you reload for the pf9 I would recommend a reduced load for it...when I had mine I always shot reduced loads so the bastard would not bite the webbing of my hand...damn thing...

Since it is my EDC gun, I do not want to make light loads for it. If I do so, I feel like I'm handicaping myself.

 

[redwingshooter]

I think you got him! Nice shooting.