Reloading? - The Firearms Forum

Jack Shooter · 05-08-2013, 10:04 PM

Hello fellow patriots. I am new to reloading and am loving it. I have a question for the pro's who have been doing reloading. I am using CB Bullets for 9mm luger round nose at 125 g. and have everything I need but good power supply. I have one pound of Hercules but will need more very soon and being that I am in Commieforina I want to get good power when and if I can find it to reload and not wast money and time with a brand that does not do the job. What do you use and what have you found to be the best and worst? For the 125g bullet what g. weight charge have you found to work best? Using a Sig 9mm Any and all help is very much appreciated.

gdmoody · 05-08-2013, 10:10 PM

Welcome to the Firearms Forum. This will probably get moved over to the Ammo and Reloading Forum where it really needs to be.

What is a CB bullet? I am not familiar with that brand. I mostly use Berry's 115 grain bullets so I can't really help you on the 125 grainers.

JLA · 05-08-2013, 10:12 PM

I assume by 'power' you mean Powder. Unique is an old favorite. Power Pistol is a new favorite. There are scores of powders new and old in between that will suit you well. Make a list and buy what you find.

Munch · 05-08-2013, 10:25 PM

+1 for Power Pistol. I use that for 9mm and .380, Great powder, clean, accurate, and feeds well consistently from my Lee powder drop. I think JLA said it best when he said, " make a list and buy what you find".

dbcooper · 05-08-2013, 10:27 PM

HP-38 or Winchester 231 should be easy to find and work well

what is a CB bullet?

JLA · 05-08-2013, 10:30 PM

http://www.cbbullets.com/

Bindernut · 05-08-2013, 10:32 PM

Yup, welcome to TFF!

As Josh suggested, Power Pistol and Unique would be good choices.
Hodgdon HS-6 is another one that several local shooters have suggested for me to try.
I've been using Unique and BlueDot for 124gr/125gr bullets just because that's what I've got on hand. Both seem to be working good for me but I haven't done much loading for the 9mm yet so I don't have much experience with that caliber.

I would start with a list of the choices that you've got in your reloading manual and see what is available locally (or wherever you are shopping).

By Hercules, I will ask if you mean Alliant Herco.
Hercules is the old manufacturer's label (like DuPont or Hodgdon), which is now Alliant.
http://www.alliantpowder.com/products/powder/herco.aspx
Unique, Power Pistol, and BlueDot are also Alliant powders.

mikld · 05-09-2013, 11:36 AM

Sound like you may need a reloading manual. I'd suggest Lyman's 49th Edition. It has data a good variety of bullets and powders for 9mm. The manual also has an excellent "How To" section (I reloaded my first round in '69 and still occasionally scan the How To of my reloading manuals).

As mentioned above, there are many powders that work well in the 9mm...

Clipper · 05-09-2013, 03:39 PM

I hope you have better luck finding powders where you live. Been a long dry spell here in the High Plains of Texas, but I do still have a pound each of Win231, Unique, Power Pistol and a little Bullseye. Of course, I keep my H110 set aside for my .357's.

I do hope stocks ease up soon!

AR guy · 05-09-2013, 03:48 PM

Titegroup, universal, clays, WSF are all good to me for the 9mm. Clays has mostly data for the 125gr LC bullet. But all work good.

JLA · 05-09-2013, 08:42 PM

Ive been experimenting with 700X too. Seems to work pretty good behind 124 grainers.

American Leader · 05-09-2013, 08:52 PM

Welcome aboard JS. Winchester 231 is a very good all around powder that delivers good results and helps keep your loading costs down.

Maddmaxx · 05-12-2013, 08:03 AM

I have been using 7.2gn of Bluedot with both 125gn Magnus lead bullets and 125gn Berrys Bullets. Read as many manuals as you can find. You can find quite a bit of data from powder manufactures online for free. Look at all of them to see what will work ok for you and never just use data from a person without checking all of the data first to make sure you know it will be safe.

Mauser88 · 05-19-2013, 03:30 PM

Unique is a great choice. I've been using it since 1984.

JLA · 05-19-2013, 07:39 PM

Hey I was born in 1984..

bntyhntr6975 · 05-19-2013, 08:56 PM

Another vote for Power Pistol. I load alot of cast 127RNs on 6g of PP. Stuff meters great, clean as most, and just does a good job. I use it in 9mm, .45, and dump 10g of it in the .357 with the 125g loads.

kostnerave · 05-19-2013, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mauser88

Unique is a great choice. I've been using it since 1984.

Unique is a good all around type powder that can be used in everything handgun you shoot. The name says a lot. Welcome and enjoy your new hobby.

05-08-2013, 10:04 PM	#1
Jack Shooter Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 3	Reloading? Hello fellow patriots. I am new to reloading and am loving it. I have a question for the pro's who have been doing reloading. I am using CB Bullets for 9mm luger round nose at 125 g. and have everything I need but good power supply. I have one pound of Hercules but will need more very soon and being that I am in Commieforina I want to get good power when and if I can find it to reload and not wast money and time with a brand that does not do the job. What do you use and what have you found to be the best and worst? For the 125g bullet what g. weight charge have you found to work best? Using a Sig 9mm Any and all help is very much appreciated. -->

05-08-2013, 10:10 PM	#2
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,319	Re: Reloading? Welcome to the Firearms Forum. This will probably get moved over to the Ammo and Reloading Forum where it really needs to be. What is a CB bullet? I am not familiar with that brand. I mostly use Berry's 115 grain bullets so I can't really help you on the 125 grainers. __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

05-08-2013, 10:12 PM	#3
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,308	Re: Reloading? I assume by 'power' you mean Powder. Unique is an old favorite. Power Pistol is a new favorite. There are scores of powders new and old in between that will suit you well. Make a list and buy what you find. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

05-08-2013, 10:25 PM	#4
Munch V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Puyallup, WA. Posts: 317	Re: Reloading? +1 for Power Pistol. I use that for 9mm and .380, Great powder, clean, accurate, and feeds well consistently from my Lee powder drop. I think JLA said it best when he said, " make a list and buy what you find". __________________ That the said Constitution shall never be construed to authorize Congress to infringe the just liberty of the press or the rights of conscience; or to prevent the people of the United states who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms... -- Samuel Adams, in "Phila. Independent Gazetteer", August 20, 1789

05-08-2013, 10:27 PM	#5
dbcooper Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Texas Contributor Posts: 667	Re: Reloading? HP-38 or Winchester 231 should be easy to find and work well what is a CB bullet? __________________ NRA Life Member USAF Security Police Veteran / SAC

05-08-2013, 10:30 PM	#6
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,308	Re: Reloading? http://www.cbbullets.com/ __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

05-08-2013, 10:32 PM	#7
Bindernut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ND, USA Posts: 2,443	Re: Reloading? Yup, welcome to TFF! As Josh suggested, Power Pistol and Unique would be good choices. Hodgdon HS-6 is another one that several local shooters have suggested for me to try. I've been using Unique and BlueDot for 124gr/125gr bullets just because that's what I've got on hand. Both seem to be working good for me but I haven't done much loading for the 9mm yet so I don't have much experience with that caliber. I would start with a list of the choices that you've got in your reloading manual and see what is available locally (or wherever you are shopping). By Hercules, I will ask if you mean Alliant Herco. Hercules is the old manufacturer's label (like DuPont or Hodgdon), which is now Alliant. http://www.alliantpowder.com/products/powder/herco.aspx Unique, Power Pistol, and BlueDot are also Alliant powders.

05-09-2013, 11:36 AM	#8
mikld Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 573	Re: Reloading? Sound like you may need a reloading manual. I'd suggest Lyman's 49th Edition. It has data a good variety of bullets and powders for 9mm. The manual also has an excellent "How To" section (I reloaded my first round in '69 and still occasionally scan the How To of my reloading manuals). As mentioned above, there are many powders that work well in the 9mm... __________________ My Anchor is holding fast.

05-09-2013, 03:39 PM	#9
Clipper V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 381	Re: Reloading? I hope you have better luck finding powders where you live. Been a long dry spell here in the High Plains of Texas, but I do still have a pound each of Win231, Unique, Power Pistol and a little Bullseye. Of course, I keep my H110 set aside for my .357's. I do hope stocks ease up soon!

05-09-2013, 03:48 PM	#10
AR guy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Joliet, Illinois Posts: 546	Re: Reloading? Titegroup, universal, clays, WSF are all good to me for the 9mm. Clays has mostly data for the 125gr LC bullet. But all work good. __________________ * Don't be a fool and die for your country. Let the other sonofabitch die for his. * * Courage is fear holding on a minute longer. * * Americans play to win at all times. I wouldn't give a hoot and hell for a man who lost and laughed. That's why Americans have never lost nor ever lose a war.* George S. Patton (1885-1945) *The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing * Edmond Burke

05-09-2013, 08:42 PM	#11
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,308	Re: Reloading? Ive been experimenting with 700X too. Seems to work pretty good behind 124 grainers. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

05-09-2013, 08:52 PM	#12
American Leader Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa Contributor Posts: 1,630	Re: Reloading? Welcome aboard JS. Winchester 231 is a very good all around powder that delivers good results and helps keep your loading costs down.

05-12-2013, 08:03 AM	#13
Maddmaxx Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 46	Re: Reloading? I have been using 7.2gn of Bluedot with both 125gn Magnus lead bullets and 125gn Berrys Bullets. Read as many manuals as you can find. You can find quite a bit of data from powder manufactures online for free. Look at all of them to see what will work ok for you and never just use data from a person without checking all of the data first to make sure you know it will be safe.

05-19-2013, 03:30 PM	#14
Mauser88 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 21	Re: Reloading? Unique is a great choice. I've been using it since 1984.

05-19-2013, 07:39 PM	#15
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,308	Re: Reloading? Hey I was born in 1984.. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

05-19-2013, 08:56 PM	#16
bntyhntr6975 V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wichita, Ks. Posts: 259	Re: Reloading? Another vote for Power Pistol. I load alot of cast 127RNs on 6g of PP. Stuff meters great, clean as most, and just does a good job. I use it in 9mm, .45, and dump 10g of it in the .357 with the 125g loads. __________________ There is a fine line between paranoid and prepared.