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<blockquote data-quote="Dumpstick" data-source="post: 3388081" data-attributes="member: 41653"><p>I've been loading 9mm since the late 1980s. I've progressed from FMJ to plated to lead to coated lead, and back to home-cast lead. 9mm is a cartridge that is a bit more tricky to shoot lead than some other cartridges. I will suggest either 124-125 grain bullets (which is what the 9mm was originally spec'd for) or 147gr. I've never been a fan of the light-for-caliber 115gr things.</p><p></p><p>The biggest trick with shooting lead is to find a bullet soft enough, and big enough. Many companies sell 9mm bullets that are too small (.356"), and too hard (15-18BnH). That combination pretty much guarantees leading.</p><p></p><p> Try these:</p><p><a href="https://missouribullet.com/details.php?prodId=234&category=5&secondary=9" target="_blank">https://missouribullet.com/details.php?prodId=234&category=5&secondary=9</a></p><p></p><p> You'll notice right off they are for .38Spl. That gets the diameter you will probably need (.358). I shoot .358" in 7 different 9mm pistols, from surplus military to a new SCCY. I have never had any problems, once OAL has been adjusted.</p><p> Next thing you will notice, is 12BhN. That's fairly soft. That's soft enough to obdurate, bump up, to fill the grooves of the barrel.</p><p></p><p> I shoot a Lee 358-125RN cast from mixed Clipon Wheelweights and soft lead. That figures to about 10 BhN, softer than most.</p><p><a href="https://www.titanreloading.com/lee-precision-reloading-equipment/lee-molds/bullet-molds/357-mag-38spec-38-sw-38colt-np/lee-6-cav-mold-358-125-rf-" target="_blank">https://www.titanreloading.com/lee-precision-reloading-equipment/lee-molds/bullet-molds/357-mag-38spec-38-sw-38colt-np/lee-6-cav-mold-358-125-rf-</a></p><p></p><p> Easier to load, especially for beginners, would probably be a plated bullet. Berrys Bullets makes a good one -</p><p><a href="https://www.berrysmfg.com/category/preferred-plated-bullets/plated-pistol/9mm" target="_blank">https://www.berrysmfg.com/category/preferred-plated-bullets/plated-pistol/9mm</a></p><p> Plated bullets are very soft lead that obdurate easily, but the copper plating prevents leading. One needs to be careful with the taper crimp to not break through the copper.</p><p></p><p> Or perhaps an FMJ that won't break the bank, from Rocky Mountain Reloading (RMR)</p><p><a href="https://www.rmrbullets.com/product-category/bullets/pistol/9mm-355/" target="_blank">https://www.rmrbullets.com/product-category/bullets/pistol/9mm-355/</a></p><p></p><p> The plated or FMJ will take the leading problem off the table, and get you going with minimal trouble. I've shot them all, with good results.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dumpstick, post: 3388081, member: 41653"] I've been loading 9mm since the late 1980s. I've progressed from FMJ to plated to lead to coated lead, and back to home-cast lead. 9mm is a cartridge that is a bit more tricky to shoot lead than some other cartridges. I will suggest either 124-125 grain bullets (which is what the 9mm was originally spec'd for) or 147gr. I've never been a fan of the light-for-caliber 115gr things. The biggest trick with shooting lead is to find a bullet soft enough, and big enough. Many companies sell 9mm bullets that are too small (.356"), and too hard (15-18BnH). That combination pretty much guarantees leading. Try these: [URL]https://missouribullet.com/details.php?prodId=234&category=5&secondary=9[/URL] You'll notice right off they are for .38Spl. That gets the diameter you will probably need (.358). I shoot .358" in 7 different 9mm pistols, from surplus military to a new SCCY. I have never had any problems, once OAL has been adjusted. Next thing you will notice, is 12BhN. That's fairly soft. That's soft enough to obdurate, bump up, to fill the grooves of the barrel. I shoot a Lee 358-125RN cast from mixed Clipon Wheelweights and soft lead. That figures to about 10 BhN, softer than most. [URL]https://www.titanreloading.com/lee-precision-reloading-equipment/lee-molds/bullet-molds/357-mag-38spec-38-sw-38colt-np/lee-6-cav-mold-358-125-rf-[/URL] Easier to load, especially for beginners, would probably be a plated bullet. Berrys Bullets makes a good one - [URL]https://www.berrysmfg.com/category/preferred-plated-bullets/plated-pistol/9mm[/URL] Plated bullets are very soft lead that obdurate easily, but the copper plating prevents leading. One needs to be careful with the taper crimp to not break through the copper. Or perhaps an FMJ that won't break the bank, from Rocky Mountain Reloading (RMR) [URL]https://www.rmrbullets.com/product-category/bullets/pistol/9mm-355/[/URL] The plated or FMJ will take the leading problem off the table, and get you going with minimal trouble. I've shot them all, with good results. [/QUOTE]
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