1st time loader 1st batch question

[marky707]

ok I just got back from the range and shot the bullets. I first shot the 4.3 grain cause I was scared out of my mind to shoot the 5 grain ones I made. The 4.3 grain bullet shot great felt like I was shooting my 9. It took me about an hour and half to summon the courage to even put the 5 grain bullet in my gun but I manage to do it and point the gun at the target and squeeze. To my surprise it worked not a problem at all. The bullet felt more like a speer gold dot ammo it had a kick to it. I had fun shooting both. No problems with my gun and checked for leading in the barrel and didn't see any. Shout almost the whole 100 rounds of it that I made and would have if the range didn't close up on me, probably have maybe 15 or so more left. Oh for those that asked I was shooting a p226 with these rounds.

[Revoman]

Glad that it all worked out....thanks for heeding everyone's advise (except one) and shooting them anyway though, nice to waste my time looking at manuals to help you out.

[bruce381]

Normally you can use a jacketed load in a same wt with a lead load, lead being softer will run lower pressure, Normally.

Use the powder mfg data from there site or book, second party loads maybe more suspect, start low or mid range untill you know what you are doing.

Many masgnium loads are higher for lead then jacketed due to the lower presure lead gives. No need to run full speed if thats what you want IMHO get a bigger gun.