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Offline JustShootin

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BHN 9mm
« on: February 10, 2013, 05:57:22 AM »
I am going to cast some 9mm 124 gr LRN from a lee mold. I was told that the BHN for 9mm should be at least 20 because of the high pressure. I will not be loading a hot load so do I need that kind of hardness or can I use ww lead? What has experience shown? These will be tumble lubed with Alox.
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Re: BHN 9mm
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2013, 08:50:55 AM »
No, wheel weight's will be fine.  If you still have concerns, water drop'em when you cast.
 
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Re: BHN 9mm
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2013, 04:38:48 PM »
Thank You for the reply. I think I will quench and try some. There must not be too many people casting and shooting 9mm.
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Re: BHN 9mm
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2013, 07:30:51 PM »
Have been shooting the lee 124gr cast, wheel weight water quenched bullet for about 15 yrs in my CZ75B  using 3.9 grs of bullseye.

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