XTP 9mm load data question - new reloader

[Catalyst81]

I can't find any published load data for the 9mm 124 gr Hornady XTP bullet with HP-38/W231. Hornday doesn't have it for whatever reason and I couldn't find it on Hogdon's website either. I was able to find data for a Hornady FMJ 124 gr bullet in one of Hornady's manuals. Is it safe to use this data to work up a load for the XTP bullet (admitted new reloader here)?

[357magnum]

I can't find any published load data for the 9mm 124 gr Hornady XTP bullet with HP-38/W231. Hornday doesn't have it for whatever reason and I couldn't find it on Hogdon's website either. I was able to find data for a Hornady FMJ 124 gr bullet in one of Hornady's manuals. Is it safe to use this data to work up a load for the XTP bullet (admitted new reloader here)?

You can use load data for a 124gr jacketed bullet (FMJ) for the Hornady XTP.
Always start low and work your way up to see what works best in your gun.
If all your shooting is targets, you don't need the hottest load available, uses more powder and is harder on the gun.

[Gringo Bandito]

Here you go. Hodgdon has load data for the bullet weight...

Looks like 3.9-4.4

http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/pistol

[Catalyst81]

You can use load data for a 124gr jacketed bullet (FMJ) for the Hornady XTP.
Always start low and work your way up to see what works best in your gun.
If all your shooting is targets, you don't need the hottest load available, uses more powder and is harder on the gun.

Good to know - thanks!

[357magnum]

Hodgdons reloading website only shows one 124gr bullet for 9mm.
This is a Berrys plated bullet, and should be loaded less than a jacketed bullet.
They show for the Berrys 124gr with W-231 powder = 3.9gr - 4.4gr.
I have a older Hornady Third Edition that shows 124gr jacketed 9mm bullet using W-231 powder = 3.9gr - 5.2gr.
Hope this helps.

[Catalyst81]

Hodgdons reloading website only shows one 124gr bullet for 9mm.
This is a Berrys plated bullet, and should be loaded less than a jacketed bullet.
They show for the Berrys 124gr with W-231 powder = 3.9gr - 4.4gr.
I have a older Hornady Third Edition that shows 124gr jacketed 9mm bullet using W-231 powder = 3.9gr - 5.2gr.
Hope this helps.

It does - thanks. Is that Third Edition with a 1.040" COL? I think I remember seeing that in my google searches recently. Hogdon just responded to my email and advised 4.4-4.8 grains for 124 gr. XTP and that Hornady recommends 1.060" Col. Looks like if I work it up starting with 3.9 gr I should be safe.

[357magnum]

It does - thanks. Is that Third Edition with a 1.040" COL? I think I remember seeing that in my google searches recently. Hogdon just responded to my email and advised 4.4-4.8 grains for 124 gr. XTP and that Hornady recommends 1.060" Col. Looks like if I work it up starting with 3.9 gr I should be safe.

Yes it is 1.040" COL