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Old 03-17-2007, 05:25 PM
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Default does anyone reload 9mm?

does anyone actually reload 9mm? is it worth reloading it?
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Old 03-17-2007, 05:35 PM
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I really enjoy reloading for 9mm. It is cost effective. You gat far better ammo for about the same price. I found that my beretta likes lasercast 115 lead and is deadly accurate with it but my cz 75 likes the montana gold 124 jhp. It allows you to really find a load your gun likes and that way you will see your true potential.
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Old 03-17-2007, 06:02 PM
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i see because i just took a trip the the range and came home with like 750 9mm brass, i was looking for .45 but i only found like 8 of them hehe. i guess i'll save them for future uses.
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When loading 115 gr bullets, the cost savings are not that great - but you can get superior ammo built to your specs.

When loading 147 gr bullets, you save quite a bit of money.

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Old 03-17-2007, 08:03 PM
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Yes, I reload 9mm , usually 115 gr. but, I'll use whatever I can get my hands on. Sometimes I wonder if it's worth it ,being that WallyWorld has fairly cheap ammo. But I figure it's part of the hobby/addiction . I use Win231 for both 9mm & 45 acp and 9mm brass is pretty plentiful at the ranges. I guess it depends on if you want to take the time to do it .
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Old 03-17-2007, 08:38 PM
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Yep, I load 9mm for a variety of reasons. I started loading it because I started shooting 9mm major in an open gun for USPSA. Obviously there isn't any other way to get that ammo.

Since I had everything I needed, there weren't any other costs to reload 9mm for my Glock 17 to shoot production and GSSF and a 147gr Titegroup load is my and many other people's favorite for a minor load.

There is still a reasonable amount of cost savings if you watch your costs and buy in bulk.
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This question was already asked:

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...ad.php?t=47509
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I used to load 9mm, but you can buy 9mm ball cheaper than you can load it, without factoring in your time.
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I load the 9mm quite a lot as I have a lot of 9mm's to feed. It's easy and fun to stock pile. 147 gr save a lots of money and you can tailor your load to your gun. B2B
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I load....might as well if you already have the equipment. Currently low on bullets. Will probably start using lead hardcast now that the FMJ stuff has really gone up in price.
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