9mm +P loading

Topkick

February 22, 2009 11:34

I can't find data for +P load on the Hodgen site.
I want to use Titegroup.

I am loading the 115 gr RN.

How do I approach this?

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  Mobuck

  February 22, 2009 15:38

  With a 10' pole. If you can't find a load listed in one of the manuals, don't try it. Titegroup is a fairly fast powder and could create a high pressure condition with a very small incremental increase. A quick perusal of Hodgdon's and Lyman's manuals does not show ANY +P 9mm loadings. I don't remember seeing such a load in any manual. To my recollection, 9mm+P is a factory designation only.

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  Topkick

  February 22, 2009 17:20

  That was my conclusion, but I thought there might be a way to duplicate the factory load. I have looked at several powders and offerings, but, no go.
  
  Thanks for the reply!

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  haroldchrismeyer

  February 22, 2009 18:31

  Buy a bigger gun. The only +p ammo I believe in using is 38 special, in a 357 magnum gun.
  
  I use Win 231, and the maximum loads are fairly hot.

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  richbug

  February 23, 2009 01:59

  +p 9mm can be duplicated, but not with that powder. You will need a slower burning powder; HS-6, Power Pistol, VV 3N37 should all do the trick without much issue. The better question is why do you feel the need for +P? Only open bolt Sub guns really need it.

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  Topkick

  February 23, 2009 04:36

  quote:Originally posted by richbug
  +p 9mm can be duplicated, but not with that powder. You will need a slower burning powder; HS-6, Power Pistol, VV 3N37 should all do the trick without much issue. The better question is why do you feel the need for +P? Only open bolt Sub guns really need it.
  
  
  Thanks for the info!
  
  I don't NEED it...
  
  I just enjoy shooting it!

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  5mmgunguy

  February 27, 2009 15:24

  9MM operates with fairly high pressure already, trying to load +P is just asking for trouble. If you really want to shoot +P buy it factory loaded. You can also buy +P+ 9MM, but making sure you can control the firearm is far more important than hitting with an extra 100 fps, a good solid body hit will be much more efective than a +P in the arm or leg or the wall. If you want more power, and can effectively use it, just go to the 40 S&W or the good old 45 ACP.

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