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gemini1
10-06-2014, 6:39 PM
So whats your load data? And where do you source your cheap bullets?

With the current price, even for steel cased ones, Im thinking of reloading this caliber using prep 9mm brass.

chknlyps2
10-06-2014, 6:46 PM
I think Bumslie has been making Mak brass out of 9mm Luger. If he does not see this soon PM him.

Bumslie
10-06-2014, 7:21 PM
Hi :)

I'll check my notes for load data in a bit.

I bought cast bullets from Missouri bullet company.
http://www.missouribullet.com/details.php?prodId=112&category=5&secondary=28&keywords=

PM me and I'll give you a 5% discount code for the bullets, and my notes on the load data

Swagman00
10-06-2014, 8:31 PM
9x18 was my first reload caliber. When it comes to reforming 9mm Luger cases you cut it down a bit, expand it so it's straight walled instead of tapered, and the brass should be a little thicker then regular Makarov brass. The cast lead runs better in rifled barrels like the P-64 or Makarov. CZ 82 though not so much.

If you want to cast your own, Lee makes a .365 mold for 100 gr. pills.

gemini1
10-07-2014, 12:53 PM
Thanks Bumslie, I just PM'ed you.

Also whats the deal again when using cast bullets? On Lyman's 19th, it only has one page for the 9x18 and the infos are for JHP/FMJs only.
So if I get the 93 grain MBC cast, can I follow the load data for the 95 grain FMJ? I'll be using AA#2 powder.

edit; I just got an email back from Accurate for their load data using cast and AA#2:

Caliber: 9mmx18 Makarov.

Barrel length: 4”

Powder: Accurate – No2®.

Bullet weight: 93-95 grains.

Start load: 3.5 grains (ca 825 Ft/p/sec)

Maximum load: 4.1 grains (ca 975 Ft/p/sec).

Bullet weight: 100 grains.

Start load: 3.3 grains (ca 775 Ft/p/sec)

Maximum load: 3.9 grains (ca 950 Ft/p/sec).