Accurate loads for 125 9mm boolits?

Boolit Buddy Join DateJul 2011LocationHarrisburg,Pa.Posts72

I have several different molds that throw 120-125 gn. boolits including the Miha hp, Lee tc, and Lee rntl. I also have several thousand #377(125 tc) cast tips I couldn't resist from Wideners. I have yet to find a load combination that pleases me as far as accuracy goes. I am still trying because I just know it is out there. I have just about every powder known to man, a Ransom rest, a range 1/2 mile from my back door, and more than half a dozen different 9mm pistols. I have Jword loads that work great and 105-119 grain cast tips that work great.
I am not concerned about making a power factor so velocity doesn't matter as long as I can get them to function well. I am a competitive bullseye shooter who knows what I can do as well as what each gun is capable of. These loads are meant for less demanding shooting games such as steel, PPC, etc. 10 shot 25 yard groups as big as a fist just don't cut it for my needs, especially when the guns will print 10 into 2" with other loadings.
Any recipes are appreciated

Here's some loads that work nice for me. They are the Mihec 359-125 HP shot from a Ruger SR9c. WSP primers, COL is 1.096. I shoot at an indoor range, so no 25 yd groups and you are likely a better shot than I. The sizes below are 5 shot groups shot offhand at 8 yds.

4.8 gr AA #5, 0.59 inch
4.0 gr HP-38, 0.78 inch
6.3 gr HS6, 0.50 inch
6.6 gr HS6, 0.74 inch
3.3 gr Clays, 1.08 inch

I am in the process of working up loads for this boolit using CCI #550 primers (I am kinda short on SP primers and am saving those for 380 Auto). Hope this info is useful.

Boolit Bub Join DateJan 2010Posts33

The guns will print 10 into 2 in. Whats the problem??? How did IMR 7625 do for you?

5.5 grains Alliant Power Pistol; 4.8 grains Ramshot True Blue. PP is a little faster, TB is a little cleaner, both are good loads for my guns. You need to work up your own if you use either.

"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.", old Chinese proverb.

Disclaimer: The above is not holy writ. It is just my opinion based on my experience and knowledge. Your mileage may vary.

In my experience, too many powders leads to too much experimentation.
My current plan is one powder at a time and one average load with three +/- .1 grain variations on either side of the average I find in manuals. If one of those seven loads isn't a winner - then it's time for another load or another powder.

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