9mm bullet substitution
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9mm bullet substitution
I have a case of Czech 9mm military blasting ammunition. From my non target grade handguns I get shotgun patterns of around 6" at 25 yards. My carry ammunition produces nice round 2" groups at that distance. I'm considering replacing the bullets and powder. I thought I'd buy some Hornady HAP bullets since they are affordable. Can anyone recommend a good powder for 25 yards. I have a good selection of powder for 45 ACP, such as Bullseye, WST, and 231. In the past I've always loaded 9mm with slower powders. If I'm successful with this I might consider having a 9mm wad gun built up. Gotta always look for new ways to spend money!
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faraim- Posts : 99
Join date : 2020-06-10
Re: 9mm bullet substitution
Of those 3 powders, the only one I have had any consistent accuracy success is W231. I was running 4.4gr W231 behind a Zero 115 JHP-C bullet loaded at 1.100" OAL. I have had good success with VV N320 at 4.2gr with the same bullet and OAL.
N330 and WSF are supposedly good for 9mm Jacketed bullets as is Power Pistol. I have no experience with those.
N330 and WSF are supposedly good for 9mm Jacketed bullets as is Power Pistol. I have no experience with those.
Allgoodhits- Posts : 892
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Location : Southport, NC
Re: 9mm bullet substitution
I load my 115 HAP with 6.4 gr of power pistol with a COL of 1. 077. I've also used 4.6 Bullseye. The Power Pistol is cleaner.
LenV- Posts : 4741
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Location : Oregon
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Re: 9mm bullet substitution
VV330 or 340.
Power pistol makes fire balls. Len likes fire.
Power pistol makes fire balls. Len likes fire.
robert84010- Posts : 834
Join date : 2011-09-21
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Re: 9mm bullet substitution
Thanks for the info. I loaded 231 under some 115 grain Zero JHP's and now have practice ammunition that might just be more accurate than my carry Gold Dot's and HST's.
faraim- Posts : 99
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