load data needed

I am just starting to load cast bullets for my 9mm. I am shooting a Walther P99 and love the gun. I received a mold from a group buy. I got the NOE bevel base 9mm mold. My bullets ate dropping at 136 grain hollow point. I only have to powders to use for this. I have bullseye and herco. Can some one post start and loads and max loads for 136 grain bullet for herco and bullseye powder. I know would suggest this powder or try this other powder but right now my local sports store is out. I have 2 pounds each of these powders.
Thanks
garbear

Garbear

Have a manual? I'd use low start data of relative weight jacketed bullet. Work up for function, then accuracy.

I support your right to keep and arm bears.

herco is a click slower than unique, many times I have just started with starting unique data and worked from there.
I generally end up about a grain higher.
you'll have a pretty full case with it in the 9m though.
i'd just start with 124 gr data for the bulls eye.

it's all an educated guess,,,, till the trigger is pulled.

the more i find out about shootin boolits, the more it contradicts everything i ever learned about shooting jaxketed.

Boolit Buddy Join DateMar 2008LocationAmado, AzPosts63

Have a manual? I'd use low start data of relative weight jacketed bullet. Work up for function, then accuracy.This. Manuals are far more than just a collection of load data; every hand loader needs at least one good manual/handbook. Lyman has been my choice for decades, but I also have many by Speer, Hornady and etc.

"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.

Herco is not listed for the 9mm - so it is not a good choice. It is too slow a powder.

You can start with a light load of Bullseye as it is listed for the 124 gr. Maybe start at 3.5 gr. as your bullet is a tad heavier.

I use 231 for the 9mm but Blue Dot will likely give the maximum velocity if that is what turns your crank.

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