9mm Target Loads

[kmr007]

Looking to work up a load for target 9mm. Picked up some Hornady 124xtp while I wait for Zero 125JHP shipment. Looking over Ramshot load data for Silhoutte and COL is set at 1.06. To me that's pretty short, I guess its because of the projectile profile. I'm used to running 124 plated RN at 1.15 and feeds fine in my FS M&P. Any thoughts? I'm also open to suggestions for powder.

[9mmepiphany]

I've had some very good luck with Winchester WST and Alliant BE-86.

RN vs. HP: Compare the bullet profiles and lengths to arrive at a better understanding. My goal was to have the same volume for powder inside the case. When I load the Xtreme 124gr RN as opposed to their 124gr FN, my OAL changes from 1.140" to 1.08" because the slugs differ in length by .055"

[micro911]

I have never reloaded 9mm, but my target load is Winchester Ranger RA9T. They are pretty accurate. My pistol team members shoot RA9T ammo for matches.

[kmr007]

I have never reloaded 9mm, but my target load is Winchester Ranger RA9T. They are pretty accurate. My pistol team members shoot RA9T ammo for matches.

I never tried those but seems expensive. Those are +p

[micro911]

I never tried those but seems expensive. Those are +p

The ones we use are not +P. They are subsonic. If you are local to southern Cal in LA area, I can give you some to try.

[boomer135]

Not sure why you are using XTPs for target ammo. Save some $ or produce more target ammo with a cheaper plated bullet. I like the zero's but for price I just buy a box of 4,000 Montana Golds for .09 cents/round

The plated bullets or Montana Golds are extreanly accurate under W231 or Bullseye

[kmr007]

The ones we use are not +P. They are subsonic. If you are local to southern Cal in LA area, I can give you some to try.

Thanks for the offer, I am actually located in the Riverside County.

[kmr007]

Not sure why you are using XTPs for target ammo. Save some $ or produce more target ammo with a cheaper plated bullet. I like the zero's but for price I just buy a box of 4,000 Montana Golds for .09 cents/round

The plated bullets or Montana Golds are extreanly accurate under W231 or Bullseye

I was actually given, FREE, 100 round box of 124xtp and 185xtp. Then I read about accuracy with 185 GDHP under N310 or Bullseye and it caught my attention, I believe it was some kind of military round. Now I'm curious to find out I ordered 500 each of Zero 125 JHP and 185 JHP which actually cost less than the Montana Gold JHP in either weight. I also have Bullseye, Silhouette, and Power Pistol to work with, thus I am trying to sell off my remaining Titegroup 4lbs (sealed) and an open 1lb bottle to ready myself to try out other projectiles (ie. Speer GDHP or Montana Gold JHP). I don't think I'm going to try Speer because of the cost and availability so most likely MG JHPs. I still have lots of RMR 124 RN, 200 RN, and xtreme 180 FP to burn through so I can use those for comparison with the HP loads.

[boomer135]

Seems like you have a plan. Test and find what performs best in your pistol.