Need good 9mm range ammo recipe

[FluorideInMyWater]

Howdy,
So finally starting to get my arse into production mode.
I want to start off just loading with new components. would love some recommendations. I'd like to keep the price down but i know that might not be possible at this moment

i've seen Capital 9mm brass for 12cents each, which seems good. Starline brass is going for about 20-cents per case. not sure of the quality difference between the 2 are. which ever i use i want to be able to reload multiple times. i've heard with good brass you can reload 12-16 times, which would be awesome

primers, i have no idea what a good brand....make/model
powder. i'd like a decent powder, but have no experiece with this
bullets. i've seen Barry's bullets for 8-10cents, but i don't know what a good type of bullet is good for range practice. would love input on this. Not sure if i should go 124-grain or 147. i read that 147 is subsonic, so i'm assuming 124 is not. not sure what gain would be the most versitile.......for target practice, or competition.....just don't know

I have a Lymann 50th aniversary reloading handbook, but they only talk about Lyman products

thanks in advance for your help!

[ysr_racer]

Buy onece fired brass from Raiderh20boy in the classifieds, it's a good deal. I use Winchester 231 powder and RMR or Zero 124gr bullets.

Name: 9mm: 124gr Zero RN: Win 231 4.1gr: Mix Case: OAL 1.125
Notes: Para 1911 5"
Shots: 5
Average: 1044 ft/s
SD: 15 ft/s
Min: 1016 ft/s
Max: 1062 ft/s
Spread: 46 ft/s
Power Factor Average: 129
Power Factor Low: 125
Power Factor High: 131
Barometric Pressure: 30 in Hg
Temperature: 69 F
Weight: 124.0 gr.
Powder: Win 231 / 4.1
Case: Mixed
Bullet: 124 RN
Primer: CCI
OAL: 1.125
Gun: Para

[FluorideInMyWater]

Buy onece fired brass from Raiderh20boy in the classifieds, it's a good deal. I use Winchester 231 powder and RMR or Zero 124gr bullets.

Name: 9mm: 124gr Zero RN: Win 231 4.1gr: Mix Case: OAL 1.125
Notes: Para 1911 5"
Shots: 5
Average: 1044 ft/s
SD: 15 ft/s
Min: 1016 ft/s
Max: 1062 ft/s
Spread: 46 ft/s
Power Factor Average: 129
Power Factor Low: 125
Power Factor High: 131
Barometric Pressure: 30 in Hg
Temperature: 69 F
Weight: 124.0 gr.
Powder: Win 231 / 4.1
Case: Mixed
Bullet: 124 RN
Primer: CCI
OAL: 1.125
Gun: Para

thanks. i'll look all this up. what about primers?

[hermosabeach]

If you are loading hotter Ammo, lead takes a bit more time to clean

The birtchwood Casey lead wipes are great

Powder coated is a great option as you can load powder coated up to around 2300 fps without leading

[ysr_racer]

thanks. i'll look all this up. what about primers?

Ha ha, you funny guy Joe.

[oddjob]

Do a plunk test to determine your overall length.

https://forums.brianenos.com/topic/200518-the-plunk-test-setting-your-oal/

I use 124's (powder coated), Win small pistol primers, 3.8 of Titegroup, length of 1.120.

Check the Enos forum for 9mm loads. It'll make your head spin due to volume of info there.

[ysr_racer]

https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=1602640

[ysr_racer]

http://www.natoreloading.com/9mm/

[sigstroker]

thanks. i'll look all this up. what about primers?

The very best ones are...

The ones you can get.

[stormvet]

thanks. i'll look all this up. what about primers?

[xfer42]

I get my brass from sankor on calguns.
Currently $30/k

https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=1407325

Last time I ordered, it was $170 for 5k shipped ($150+$20).

[jsanch03]

[Featureless]

Buy onece fired brass from Raiderh20boy in the classifieds, it's a good deal. I use Winchester 231 powder and RMR or Zero 124gr bullets.

Name: 9mm: 124gr Zero RN: Win 231 4.1gr: Mix Case: OAL 1.125
Notes: Para 1911 5"
Shots: 5
Average: 1044 ft/s
SD: 15 ft/s
Min: 1016 ft/s
Max: 1062 ft/s
Spread: 46 ft/s
Power Factor Average: 129
Power Factor Low: 125
Power Factor High: 131
Barometric Pressure: 30 in Hg
Temperature: 69 F
Weight: 124.0 gr.
Powder: Win 231 / 4.1
Case: Mixed
Bullet: 124 RN
Primer: CCI
OAL: 1.125
Gun: Para

What are tomorrow's winning lotto numbers?

[ptmn]

I use almost exactly the same load as ysr-racer. Same components, only differences are that I use 4.2gr Win 231 and seat at 1.135"

I get my Zero 124gr FMJ's in bulk from Roze Dist or czcustom.

I mainly use Winchester small primers, but sometimes substitute with CCI small pistol or Sellior Bellot small pistol primers.

I'm only getting about 1010 fps out of my Sig P228, but it cycles all of my 9mm pistols reliably, to include my HK SP89.

My other favorite is a really light load. Functions in all my 9mm pistols, but can't limp wrist at all.

4.1gr AA2, Berrys 124gr plated round nose, seated to 1.135" It chronos at about 854 fps, but it's very accurate.

[FluorideInMyWater]

The very best ones are...

The ones you can get.

yeah, i know everyone is out of stock.

how does capital cartridges rank? they are available, i think for $0.20-each. if i can reload them 14 times (i've only read about this quantity) the price would be less than 2-cents each.