OK, well Ive gone and done it! I have successfully started to reload. I started with 9mm. here are my results.
I used miscellaneous brass
Primed with Winchester small pistol
Accurate #5 Powder
115gr Berry’s RNDS Copper Plated.
5.7 grains of powder. groupings were 1 1/2 to 2” and it failed to cycle once out of 16 rounds in my Ruger SR9C.
6.1grains of powder, groupings were very tight and on target. cycled perfectly.
17 rounds.
6.5grains of powder (max recommended) a lot of increased recoil, groupings opened up to about 2”
All ammunition fired at approximately 25feet.
Compared to S&B 115grain factory loaded ammo. Groups were 2” or so.
All in all, I have to say the 6.1 grain loads were impressive.
I’m sure it has been explained before, but why is hand loaded ammunition so much more accurate than factory loads?
Guess I’ll load up some more 6.1 grain, or should I try 6.0 or?
Besides a cost savings, reloading has given me a great sense of satisfaction and a better understanding of ammunition.
Regards to everyone
I used miscellaneous brass
Primed with Winchester small pistol
Accurate #5 Powder
115gr Berry’s RNDS Copper Plated.
5.7 grains of powder. groupings were 1 1/2 to 2” and it failed to cycle once out of 16 rounds in my Ruger SR9C.
6.1grains of powder, groupings were very tight and on target. cycled perfectly.
17 rounds.
6.5grains of powder (max recommended) a lot of increased recoil, groupings opened up to about 2”
All ammunition fired at approximately 25feet.
Compared to S&B 115grain factory loaded ammo. Groups were 2” or so.
All in all, I have to say the 6.1 grain loads were impressive.
I’m sure it has been explained before, but why is hand loaded ammunition so much more accurate than factory loads?
Guess I’ll load up some more 6.1 grain, or should I try 6.0 or?
Besides a cost savings, reloading has given me a great sense of satisfaction and a better understanding of ammunition.
Regards to everyone