load data for the blue bullets

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Brando1992

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I am looking for load data for TheBlueBullets 125gr round nose 9mm. I am new to reloading and just want to make sure I have this right before ordering 750 rounds.

The website says to use lead load data. I have some Hodgdon CFE pistol powder that I will be using. I bought it at a great price locally and figured it should serve my purposes well enough to get started.

Using the Hodgdon data tool on the website I have found lead data for a 125gn LCN bullet, but not LRN, using CFE powder. Should I go ahead and use that data though its a different bullet shape or should I look into another place to purchase bullets from that I can get exact data on?
 
All lead bullets for the same weight and caliber use the same load data.
START at the START load and work up. If you don't know how to work up a load, be sure to read a couple of manuals or read "ABCs of Reloading" or "Handloading for Handgunners."
If it would make you feel better, call the company and ask THEM.
Here is what Blue Bullets has on THEIR web site:

- Load data – We recommend that you use published lead load data from reputable sources. A coated bullet will run slightly slower than a lead bullet (5FPS-10FPS.) This is usually only going to matter to a shooter that is loading to a Power Factor for competition. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to send us an email at thebluebullets@gmail.com. Hodgon's website is a good place to start if you need some help with load data.

Hodgon Load Data

Next, if you are a new reloader, why not start with a well-known powder that has LOTS of load data already published and save the NEW powder for when you have more experience in working up loads? The only data I have is 4.4gn START and 4.9gn MAX from Hodgdon.
 
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Hi. A cast 125 grain bullet is a cast 125 grain bullet. You do not need bullet manufacturer or bullet style specific data. One loads by the weight not the shape or maker of the bullet. The 125 grain LCN(means Lead Conical Nose. aka Truncated Cone. Those feed like hot dam in my BHP.) data on Hodgdon's site will do nicely.
There is something that just ain't right about blue bullets. Not as bad a the red ones around though. snicker.
 
Thanks for the help guys!

The reason for the powder is just that i found it for a good deal locally I will likely get a different powder after using this one up.

Also I am reading the ABC's of reloading as well as the lee load manual.

The reason for the blue bullets is price and I am reloading for my glock pistols so I cant use lead
 
Should I go ahead and use that data though its a different bullet shape or should I look into another place to purchase bullets from that I can get exact data on?
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You can use data for a different style bullet, but longer bullets should be seated to a longer over all length so the space in the case is roughly the same for both bullet types. Reducing the 'combustion chamber' volume will raise pressure, especially in the tiny 9mm case. Several of my reloading manuals have this warning for the 9mm.

For the Blue Bullets I use lead data in 45 and 357. Blue Bullets should be a great choice for the Glock.
 
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