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I have a chance to get some powder, but need some input before I make the decision. I am reloading for a 9mm XD9 and use 115gr to 147gr jacketed and plated bullets. The powders are: Titewad (not Titegroup), Longshot, PB, and AA#5. Any of these worth getting?

Ran into my first stuck bullet today. Had been firing my Black Powder pistol and switched over to the 9mm. Got off 9 rounds before #10 did not sound right. Case barely cleared the slide. No further rounds would load. Took the gun apart and saw that there was a bullet stuck in the barrel. Two...

Managed to pick up some Unique powder today. Need some good plinking load data. Lyman's 49 only has data for JHP. I am using Montana Gold 124gr CMJ in my 9mm. From what I can see, loads start about 4.5 and go up to 6.2.

Used up all my 115gr. FMJ, so an now using Montana Gold 124gr CMJ. I know Blue Dot is not the best powder for 9mm, but I have some and want to use it up. When I look for data on 124gr and Blue Dot, the figures are all over the map!. Even Alliant had basically the same load for 115gr FMJ and...

Is there a maximum velocity for 9mm FMJ? Either 115gr or 124gr. Most of my loads have an OAL of 1.15, if not a little bit more. Does this affect velocity? My biggest worry is pressure. Can velocity readings give an indication of high pressure? Will be getting a Chronograph pretty soon, but...

Am using two different bullets: Winchester 115gr FMJ that is .594 from tip to base and Montana Gold 115gr FMJ that is .563 from tip to base. This causes the OAL to change from 1.158 on the Winchester to 1.146 on the MG. Both go on top of 4.7gr of Bullseye powder. Both OAL's are within specs. My...

Managed to get my hands on some Blue Dot powder. Am loading for an XD-9 using Winchester 115gr FMJ or Montana Gold 115gr FMJ. Now, the more I read, this does not seem like a good powder to use. Min and Max loads are all over the charts depending on which book you look at. Mins go from 6.8 to...

A friend gave me some Hi Skor 700x powder. Can't seem to find any data to use with that and the bullets I have. I have Winchester 115 gr FMJ Hollow Base, Berrys 115 gr Round Nose, and Montana Gold 115 gr FMJ. What I find is mostly for Hollow points or lighter bullets. New to reloading so don't...

When using range brass, is it necessary to deprime the cases so that the pocket can be cleaned, or is it not a major issue? I know I am going get answers both ways, but have to ask!! :confused:

Most of the data I have seen for 9mm reloading is based on a 4 inch barrel. My XD-9 has a 5 inch barrel. Does this even matter? Do I have to adjust powder loads at all? :confused:

Bought a Lyman Pro 1200 Turbo Tumbler today, a birthday present to myself!! About half way home, realized I had forgotten to get the media!! Too far to go back, so I stopped by the local gun shop to see if he had some. He did not, but told me to go to a nearby feed store and get crushed walnut...

In the process of getting set up to do my own 9mm reloading. Have been told by friends who reload that I should sort my brass by manufacturer and also that it isn't necessary. Don't want to spend a lot of time doing this if not needed. Thoughts? Opinions? :confused: