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New member and reloader
PostPosted:Tue Jun 10, 2014 6:55 pm
by rmac
Hello all,
I am pretty new to the forum and absolute new to reloading. I am at a crossroads and need some advice. I finally have setup complete including, scale, RCBS Uniflow measure, Hornady LnL single stage press, dies, calipers, primers, projectiles, cleaned brass, etc. Here is the problem, I cannot find any powder suitable for loading 9mm.
I am using the Lyman 49th and have load data for:
HS-6
Trueblue
Titegroup
Clays
Bullseye
700x
Blue Dot
Win 231
AA#7
AA#5
Unique
Power pistol
Universal
N340
I cannot find any of these so now I have everything I need but powder. Anyone have any local or online sources for any of these in stock right now. From talking to people it seems that sellers are dry due to several fires and or accidents in manufacturing and hopefully being restocked in the fall. Is this accurate?
Re: New member and reloader
PostPosted:Tue Jun 10, 2014 7:35 pm
by phlydude
Where have you been looking?
Last time I was in X-Ring, they had some powder.
King's Shooters Supply out in KOP land had been promoting that they have been getting some in regularly.
And then there is always Viper98 on the forum here...the official, unofficial FFL of DELOC.
Also, check with Paul at K&D Cartridge and Supply...he had some Win 231 a little while back that I was able to score.
I would up getting lucky and finding powder here and there, Cabela's and online. Gunbot.net can be your friend when looking for powder...8lbs of Titegroup is sitting in the wait (along with some CFE223).
Problem with mail/online is the Hazmat fee. Have to order enough to drop the cost enough...
Re: New member and reloader
PostPosted:Tue Jun 10, 2014 8:04 pm
by rmac
Really just asking around. I've checked in Millers and Cabelas. I am not crazy about Millers but go past there several times a week. I need to finally venture out to X-Ring. I have been talking about it for months and its sounds worth the time. I've read posts about Viper98 but where is he located? Is it a store?
Re: New member and reloader
PostPosted:Tue Jun 10, 2014 8:30 pm
by Boots
rmac wrote:... I've read posts about Viper98 but where is he located? Is it a store?
Chris works out of his home.
Federal Firearm
1224 Choptank Rd
Middletown, DE 19709
(Follow Rt 15 South from base of Summit Bridge)
302-300-0590 - Call first and arange time to go there.
You will not be disappointed!
Re: New member and reloader
PostPosted:Tue Jun 10, 2014 9:17 pm
by Owen
Also check out the online load data from Hodgdon. They list other powders.
http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/pistol
Vhitavouri and I believe Aliant have similar info out there.
What weight type bullet are you looking at?
Re: New member and reloader
PostPosted:Tue Jun 10, 2014 9:21 pm
by rmac
124gr plated.
Re: New member and reloader
PostPosted:Wed Jun 11, 2014 8:52 am
by Owen
From Hodgdon's website. The formatting is out of whack but it lists a few other powders:
Code: Select allCartridge: 9mm Luger
Starting Loads Max Loads
Bullet Weight (Gr.) Manufacturer Powder Bullet Diam. C.O.L. Grs. Vel. (ft/s) Pressure Grs. Vel. (ft/s) Pressure
124 GR. BERB HBRN TP Hodgdon Longshot .356" 1.150" 4.8 958 23,000 PSI 5.8 1135 32,300 PSI
124 GR. BERB HBRN TP IMR 800-X .356" 1.150" 5.2 1060 27,700 PSI 5.7 1114 30,400 PSI
124 GR. BERB HBRN TP IMR SR 4756 .356" 1.150" 4.9 967 27,100 PSI 5.4 1066 30,800 PSI
124 GR. BERB HBRN TP Hodgdon HS-6 .356" 1.150" 6.0 1016 28,200 PSI 6.6 1116 32,400 PSI
124 GR. BERB HBRN TP Hodgdon CFE Pistol .356" 1.150" 4.9 1006 27,300 PSI 5.5 1120 33,800 PSI
124 GR. BERB HBRN TP Winchester AutoComp .356" 1.150" 4.8 1020 28,400 PSI 5.4 1120 32,900 PSI
124 GR. BERB HBRN TP Hodgdon Universal .356" 1.150" 3.8 904 26,300 PSI 4.4 1045 33,500 PSI
124 GR. BERB HBRN TP Winchester 231 .356" 1.150" 3.9 920 27,400 PSI 4.4 1037 31,900 PSI
124 GR. BERB HBRN TP Hodgdon HP-38 .356" 1.150" 3.9 920 27,400 PSI 4.4 1037 31,900 PSI
124 GR. BERB HBRN TP IMR SR 7625 .356" 1.150" 4.3 900 25,100 PSI 4.9 1054 31,800 PSI
124 GR. BERB HBRN TP IMR PB .356" 1.150" 3.8 889 26,000 PSI 4.4 1023 32,800 PSI
124 GR. BERB HBRN TP Hodgdon Titegroup .356" 1.150" 3.6 957 27,700 PSI 4.1 1057 32,700 PSI
124 GR. BERB HBRN TP IMR 700-X .356" 1.150" 3.7 894 24,700 PSI 4.2 1068 33,400 PSI
124 GR. BERB HBRN TP Hodgdon Clays .356" 1.150" 2.7 791 27,900 PSI 3.0 857 31,200 PSI
124 GR. BERB HBRN TP Hodgdon Titewad .356" 1.150" 2.9 847 28,700 PSI 3.4 942 32,200 PSI
124 GR. FMJ Winchester WSF .355" 1.169" 4.7 1015 27,700 PSI 5.3 1115 32,700 PSI
124 GR. LEAD RN Winchester WSF .355" 1.169" 4.0 945 22,200 PSI 4.7 1055 27,300 PSI
Re: New member and reloader
PostPosted:Wed Jun 11, 2014 7:16 pm
by rmac
Thank you for the data and the hookup with Viper98. I spoke with him and it sounds like he can take care of my needs. This site is great!
Re: New member and reloader
PostPosted:Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:09 pm
by phlydude
Chris is a good dude...he'll take care of you and won't go anywhere else for your sporting needs
Re: New member and reloader
PostPosted:Sun Jun 15, 2014 4:02 pm
by rmac
Thanks everyone. I met Chris this morning and he set me up. You are right, after talking to him, I don't see a need going anywhere else at this point!