9mm target load?
Does anyone have any recommendations for a good 9mm target load? I've been loading .45acp forever, but never 9mm. I'm looking for something to used in my Sig P226 for IDPA and USPSA shoots n such. Don't know if I need to be looking at lead or plated or jacketd bullets or even where to start if 115gr, 124gr, or 147gr is more suitable. I think the twist rate is a 1 in 10" but not for sure.
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I've been using lasercast 124 gr lead bullets for my non-gas 9mm's. The price was reasonable and they are cast hard enough for minimal leading. 0 -
Now this is WAY outside the box but...
The most accurate target load I've found is a 158 gr SWC lead (yep you read that right... 158 gr) with 2.5 gr of Bullseye. Size to 1/1000 over groove diameter.
I got the idea for this load some time ago and lo and behold, an older lyman manual actually had data for the 158. 3 gr or so is getting close to max.
Granted this is out of only 2 guns. I wouldn't buy a ton of them but if you could get 100 worth a shot.
More conventionally I've done well with 124gr round nose led and 4 gr of bulleye. I like just enough powder to reliably operate the gun. I'm sure other more experienced 9mm reloaders than I will weigh in but its such an oddball I had to mention it.0 -
My 226&228 both like my 124gr fmj. load. 0 -
I use Bear Creek Supply moly coated lead bullets. Their 125gr LTC bullet with 3.7 grains of WW 231 gives me 1 1/2" groups all day long at 25 yards. 0 -
My favorite with the Sig is 115 Jacketed bullet with W231 for powder. I can get one hole accuracy at ten yards. Some pistols don't like lead bullets because they don't have enough rifling.
I know people that use 147 gn lead bullets in a Sig, and do well with them. I don't know about accuracy, but they have less muzzle jump because the velocity is lower.0
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