Lee reloading data 9mm

Bullets were all hand cast by myself using a lee tl3561242r mold, sized with the lee sizer and tumble lubed using the lee liquid alox and johnsons paste wax formula. If you are shooting these in a semiauto pistol, you may have issues getting enough energy to cycle properly without changing to a much lighter spring. My hornady book does not show any load data for lead in a 9mm. Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. In a keltec p11, the primer will pierce with 8 gr power pistol about a 50% over load but is ok up to 11 gr, about a 100% overload and all that will fit if i resize the loaded ammo. The current lyman manual 49th edition does not have load data for anything heavier than 147 grains, but older manuals do. Ill be firing it through either the glock 19 or 43. The lee precision web site features a company history section, an order form, and a searchable database of dealers near you. Oct 27, 2016 the 9mm lee rn bevel base tumble lube bullets are the best start in 9mm and usually fit without sizing and one light coat of tumble lube. Mike, my mold is made by lee and my 9 is a very old star. Lee precision reloading equipment titan reloading lee. This is a discussion on 9mm within the reloading forums, part of the gunner forum category. Welcome to the reborn site dedicated to the 9mm largo. Loading 9mm with tite group and universal powder with a lee 3561242r bullet.

Lee loader is a complete reloading system, kit includes everything needed to reload 9mm luger. If youre reloading and getting your information off the internet, and the person giving you a load to use doesnt reference the source, dont use it. Barrel slug size is not relevant for cast bullets, the largest bullet diameter in a dummy load that will feed and chamber has the highest accuracy. Reloading data 9mm luger 9mm parabellum lee precision. Their great prices come from patented innovative designs and they are proud to say lee precision products are cast, machined and assembled in the usa. Lee loader is a complete reloading system, kit includes everything needed to reload 9mm luger, except rubber mallet.

If youve never loaded normal 9mm loads, id start there. Im using the lee reloading manual and it gives an overall length of 1. Jan 10, 2018 loading 9mm with tite group and universal powder with a lee 3561242r bullet. There simply isnt much load data for the superheavy 9mm bullets. Lee load data for 9mm i looked in my lee 2nd edition reloading manual and see that for bullseye powder it gives the starting load of 4. Does anyone have some good load data or know where to find for 9mm 125gr. The domain name is still registered, but seems to be owned by an asian siteparking company. Apr 01, 2008 they contain the data for that cartridge from all the current reloading manuals. The lyman cast bullet handbook has data for the lee 102gr and two lyman 120gr 9mm bullets. Sep 19, 2015 generally, you can take data for the closest weight cast bullet, use the starting grains and seat your bullets via barrel dropin testing. Reloading heavy bullets in 9mm luger shooting times. Please note, the classic lee loader neck sizes only. I suspect that the originating source for the xtp data lee lists is probably lyman, because lyman does seem to have a fondness for the hornady xtp. All of the loads you see have been provided directly from the powder companies as lee believes they provide the best data.

Hodgdon, imr and winchester powders neither assume nor authorize any person to assume for it any liability in connection with the use of any product or data. I run 9mm major in my open gun, which is a glock 34 with a kkm barrel and a 4 port compensator. For this caliber, the classic lee loader full length resizes the cases. The lee precision pro has all other operations automatic. Its the cheapest and most available powder for 9mm in my area. Lee loader data sheets this is a collection of of the data sheets that accompany the lee loader. Lees reloading data are results that were originally developed by other sources and used with permission by lee. The lee family has been producing affordable reloading products since 1958. Most manuals stop at 147 grains, though hodgdon and vihtavuori have data for 150 grain bullets. They use a different bullet but you can still use the data because you always want to begin with a start charge and gradually work up from there as stated in the load manuals. Only size if your as cast bullets are too big to function. Generally, you can take data for the closest weight cast bullet, use the starting grains and seat your bullets via barrel dropin testing. These are near maximum loads, you should use 10% less to start.

Reloading the 9 mm luger wc wadcutter, swc semiwadcutter, hp hollow point, rn round nose, fmc full metal case, fmj full metal jacket jhp jacketed hollow point and if gc indicated, means gas check at bottom of lead bullet loads for 9 mm luger. These highly effective and economical tools introduced over one and a half million shooters to reloading. Look up the free data on the powder company website, pick a load right in the middle of the minmax range, and enjoy reloading. Select your cartridge type from the drop down list. Lee reloading reloading equipment shop by category. Lee 90943 load master 44 special reloading pistol kit. Especially when i worked at a 15 bay pistol range i heard things like i added 2 tenths of a grain more and the group size cut in 12. Powders include vectan, vectan, hodgdon, accurate, vihtavuori, alliant, winchester, imr. A sample of data for 9mm luger from hodgdon reloading data center and if youre looking for more information on ammo reloading, you can also browse hodgdons reloading education section for some comprehensive but easy to understand reloading help. Will be shot in a 9mm ruger p94, an kahr cw9, any thoughts suggestiojns fine, have a large asst. Youve got im guessing here ten fingers and two eyes. If you have a lee loader that is missing the data sheet, we probably have a copy of it.

Lee precision loadmaster progressive press 9mm luger reloading kit 90936 lee precision loadmaster progressive press 9mm lu. Jul 31, 2015 there simply isnt much load data for the superheavy 9mm bullets. Reloading data 9mm luger 9mm parabellum lee precision data. Lee precision 9mm luger loader in gunsmithing tools. Winchester 231 is a ball powder, one of the most popular handgun propellants in history. Lee loaders, for rifle and pistol ammunition, were invented in the early sixties. The 9mm lee rn bevel base tumble lube bullets are the best start in 9mm and usually fit without sizing and one light coat of tumble lube. Lee precision the innovative leader in reloading equipment. Cartridge loads hodgdon reloading data center data. I am pushing a 124gr heavy plated bullet at a speed of 66fps. Therefore, youll want to be very careful about trimming the brass to proper length and leaving a good, square case mouth. By clicking the i agree button, i understandaccept and will agree to abide by the precautions and warnings outlined above.

I dont shoot a niner, but ive loaded the lee 356120tc and an nei 162 my alloy ltc bullet for my neighbors nine with good results. Lee loader is a complete reloading system, kit includes everything needed to reload 9mm luger except a rubber mallet. Consistency, clean burning, low flash, and a broad range of applications make this powder a choice for any handgun cartridge loader. This is not recommended for semi, pump and lever action guns. Lee auto breech lock pro press only reloading press and press accessories. As a beginner reloader, im looking for titegroup load data for 9mm for 115 grains fmj. Good groups and this combo shoots to the p38s fixed sights. Lee precision gun reloading presses and accessories for. Lee precision modern reloading 2nd edition new format. It is a straightwalled, slightly tapered case, which headspaces off of the case mouth. Lee precision 9mm luger loader, gunsmithing tools amazon. How does a company sell molds, but not provide data for the bullets in a reloading manual. The lee reloading business began in the home workshop of richard lee in 1958 with the invention of the famous lee loader for shotgun shells. The rubber mallet may be obtained from your local hardware store.

The brass bulges after i am done reloading and will not chamber. But my lyman 48th edition reloading manual says that for a 125 gr lead bullet the starting load of bullseye is 3. The lyman 44th edition has data for bullseye, red dot. Photo below shows the 120 gr, hornady 147 gr and nei 162 gr. The lyman 44th edition has data for bullseye, red dot, unique and herco for. Lee precision, the nations number one manufacturer of reloading equipment for over 50 years presents its full inventory of quality products. By clicking the i agree button, i understandaccept and will agree to abide by. If youre unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as youd like. The lee manual does not start listing lead loads until you get up to 115gr. Jul 19, 2016 reloading the 9mm is not a difficult proposition. Every lee product must always pass the lee three question tests. Lighter bullets 100 grains and under used mostly in 380 autos, larger sizes are used in the 9mms, 38 super and 357 sig.

Set your sights on pistol reloading data hodgdon reloading. Ar15 1911 remington 870 ammunition reloading gunsmithing tools. However hodgdens official website only has data for lrn lead round nose and. Learn how to reload for pennies and download the reloading calculator that determines your return on. This is the cheapest way to reload 9mm that i have used. The problem is that the bullet isnt seated anywhere deep enough at that length. Hornady lists load data with bullets ranging from 90 grains to 9mm match load reloading bench. Please click here to visit our bulk page for larger quantities. It is extremely important to note that the powder measures powder scoops or dippers can vary depending on the year the set was made. Lighter bullets 100 grains and under used mostly in 380 autos, larger sizes are used in the 9mm s, 38 super and 357 sig. If i dont get any answer from alliant, that will be safe enough i guess.

The lyman cast bullet handbook mentions specific cast bullets by manufacturer name including some lee bullets. Lee precision gun reloading presses and accessories for sale. The rubber mallet would need to be purchased seperately. If you want to keep all of them get some reloading manuals. Using bullets from jacketed, xtp, lead, copper plated. It is ideally suited to 38 special, 45 auto, and 9mm standard loads.