Speedluvn
Active Member
Curious, I just finished reloading my first 11 rounds. They are 9mm, lead round nose. The box the bullets came in indicates that they are 147 grain but when I weigh them on my digital scale, they average 143 grains.
I obtained my load data from Winchester/Hornady’s website. I’m using some old Winchester 231 powder (no smell and it seems ok but what do I know?) The load’s starting point is 3.0 grains., C.O.L is 1.10. One of the 11 rounds came out funky while adjusting the seating depth.
I have measured the powder charges and was amazed how little powder goes into a round, but what the hell do I know. I have measured the overall length several times doubting my calipers.
I was gonna load about 10 or so each of .40 S&W, .223 and some .300 blackout but I need collect my nerves about my new hobby. I’ve been shooting for years. I’ve shot reloads for years . . . that my father loaded. Well, I inherited his Lee Precision Turret press and I have recently purchased a Lee Breech Lock Press kit that included a powder scale and a couple of others that made the purchase a deal. I had no problems shooting reloads that my father reloaded. I’m having initial doubts with the stuff that I reload or at least until my first shot.
I obtained my load data from Winchester/Hornady’s website. I’m using some old Winchester 231 powder (no smell and it seems ok but what do I know?) The load’s starting point is 3.0 grains., C.O.L is 1.10. One of the 11 rounds came out funky while adjusting the seating depth.
I have measured the powder charges and was amazed how little powder goes into a round, but what the hell do I know. I have measured the overall length several times doubting my calipers.
I was gonna load about 10 or so each of .40 S&W, .223 and some .300 blackout but I need collect my nerves about my new hobby. I’ve been shooting for years. I’ve shot reloads for years . . . that my father loaded. Well, I inherited his Lee Precision Turret press and I have recently purchased a Lee Breech Lock Press kit that included a powder scale and a couple of others that made the purchase a deal. I had no problems shooting reloads that my father reloaded. I’m having initial doubts with the stuff that I reload or at least until my first shot.