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Offline buffermop

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9mm target load
« on: March 23, 2013, 11:37:55 AM »
Does anyone have a cheap hand load I could try just for plinking and target shooting?  Thanks  Buffermop

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Re: 9mm target load
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2013, 06:01:04 PM »
I use 4.5gr Unique under a 125gr lead round nose or truncated cone bullet.  IIRC that is close to max load, but shoots well in my Ruger P89 which is rated +P. 
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Re: 9mm target load
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2013, 10:16:08 PM »
I cast a 124gr bullet out of a Lee mould, and load 3.9grs of bullseye and a Win sm pistol primer and do quite well out of my CZ 75

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Re: 9mm target load
« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2013, 03:13:51 AM »
cheapest load i shoot is a 115 rcbs round nose bullet i cast out of free wheelweights ahead of 4 grains of pr200 which was surplus aa2. I got it back in the day for 60 bucks an 8lb keg and still have 5 kegs left.
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Re: 9mm target load
« Reply #4 on: March 24, 2013, 04:03:52 AM »
Haven't done any bullet casting in years. Now days I buy cast bullets from Missouri Bullet Co. or Black Bullets International. Both 124/125gr. Over 3.8grs of BE in mixed brass. Cheapest loads I can find without casting. Both shoot well enough for minor PF in action pistol sports.
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