wondering121
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I'm relatively new to handloading (just been doing it a few years) and I recently got into loading 9mm. My Lyman 50th Edition manual only shows data for 124 grain JHP and the COAL is only 1.060" (compared to the SAAMI max of 1.169").
My Nosler 8th Edition only lists by bullet weight and their 124 grain COAL is 1.120" Just for reference the manuals list minimum loads using Unique as:
Lyman - 4.0 grains at 975 fps
Nosler - 4.6 grains at 981 fps
I loaded the Lyman load and the rounds just seemed very short (almost looked like 380 ACP) rounds. They shot fine ejection was weak, but the slide cycled fine.
I'm a bit hesitant to go with the shorter COAL because of potential effects on pressure, but my question to you all is this: faced with this information is it better to go with the shorter COAL and save some powder or is it worth it to use the extra powder and go with a longer COAL?
Thanks in advance
My Nosler 8th Edition only lists by bullet weight and their 124 grain COAL is 1.120" Just for reference the manuals list minimum loads using Unique as:
Lyman - 4.0 grains at 975 fps
Nosler - 4.6 grains at 981 fps
I loaded the Lyman load and the rounds just seemed very short (almost looked like 380 ACP) rounds. They shot fine ejection was weak, but the slide cycled fine.
I'm a bit hesitant to go with the shorter COAL because of potential effects on pressure, but my question to you all is this: faced with this information is it better to go with the shorter COAL and save some powder or is it worth it to use the extra powder and go with a longer COAL?
Thanks in advance