Missouri bullet data needed, 9mm/.38/.357/.45

[cannondalem600]

Hard time finding data on this. Using Bullseye powder. Lee turret press.

9mm= 115gr, round nose
38/357 = 158 gr, SWC
45= 230 gr, round nose

What OAL do you use for above rounds?

Thanks!

[Bill Steele]

All of the above, I load 4.9grs of BE. You can start the 9's and the .45 at 4.3grs to soften things up. The .357 will be a nice mid-range target load at that level.

9mm - 1.140"
.38/.357M - to the cannelure.
.45 - Deep enough to allow the round to chamber in my tightest chamber. The shelf where the bearing surface ends can cause chambering problems in some guns, so seating the bullet so no more than about 1/16" of that shelf is above the case mouth should eliminate any problems in this area. I also crimp all my lead .45ACP down to .470", although this is more important with LSWC profiles than RN.

Have fun, good luck.