Lyman 356637 Load Data

[rbwillnj]

Anybody load data  for 9mm or 38 Super for the Lyman 356637.   I'm looking for accurate loads suitable for IDPA.   ( I have a 1911 with both 9mm and 38 super barrels)

[ihuntbucks]

From the Lyman 48 th edition:.38 Super w/ #356637 147 gr.#2 alloy most accur. load is "AA#7" start load 7.5 gr.=862 fps.Max load 8.9 gr = 1100 fps both w/1.224 oal.......9mm Luger most accur. load" Power Pistol "start 4.1 gr = 939 fps Max 4.6 gr = 1033 fps. 1.058 oal.Hope this helps.There are several loads for both apps;I figure you wanted the stated "most accurate"........Rick

[rbwillnj]

Thanks Rick,

It's funny, I looked in Lyman's Cast Bullet Handbook and it wasn't listed so I assumed it wouldn't be in their Reloading Handbook either, but there it was.   I have the second edition of the Pistol and Revolver reloading handbook..   Only thing is, I have seen references to both a hollow point and solid version with the same mold numbers.  I'm thinking the one in the handbook is the hollow point because the weight is only 147 grains.   The mold I have is for a solid bullet that is supposed to have a nominal weight of 156 grains.  (I'm actually casting at about 154 grains).   Not a really big deal, I'll start with the suggested starting load and back off a little Vs the max loads.

Why does the most accurate load always call for a powder I don't have?  Looks like I will have another bottle on the shelf.   

To meet the IDPA power factor of 125,000 for ESP I will need a velocity of at least 812 ft/sec with my bullet weight.  Looks like that will be easy to accomplish.

[rbwillnj]

I take it back, I'm sure the one in the book is a solid bullet, must just be a difference in alloy.  Still I'm surprised mine is heavier.

I have seen references to a 356337 HP though.