[locrawlr]

Has anyone had any success loading 9x19 with 158 grain jacketed bullets? Bullet diameter is .3555-.356, load data is pretty scarce. Thanks

 

[canebreaker]

I don't see any data past a 147 gr bullet for 9mm.
Might have to go to another forum or group.
Might have to wildcat this one if data doesn't show up. Just looked, powder choices are limited at 147 gr.

 

[locrawlr]

That's what I'm thinking. There should be some data out there, though. Back in the '90s, we shot a good bit of factory ball 158gr 9mm. I don't remember if it was S&B, Fiocchi, or maybe Israeli surplus. I was hoping someone had done this before. I did see in an old Lyman manual, data for a 160 grain round nose lead bullet. I may try to start there. Thanks for the input.

 

[mississippiGMC]

Have you seen this? Might give you some ideas

https://www.shootingtimes.com/editorial/reloading-heavy-bullets-in-9mm-luger/99514

 

[locrawlr]

I did see that, thank you. It's a starting point. I'm currently looking for my Pet Loads book, maybe Mr. Waters experimented with them. They definitely are not discussed in "SixGuns".

 

[Wayne6687]

There was a guy in a Facebook group that did 158 cast using suppressed sub gun and I think he used AA#7 100%case full using a wooden dowel to mark bullet depth and case capacity. I’m going to look now.

 

[Wayne6687]

I know this post was years ago but I’m going to tag you in my post if I can it has all the info to get you there. I’d like to know if you ever got it to work.

 

[locrawlr]

I'd appreciate it if you did find some data and kept me updated.

As a follow-up, I have a successful load. It is as follows:

Cartridge: 9x19mm (9mm Luger)
Bullet Weight/Diameter: 158 Grain Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point / Sized to .356”
Manufacturer: Prvi Partizan (PPU)
Load: 3.7 grains AA#2, CCI SPP
Velocity @ 10’ from muzzle: 910 FPS
Expansion: .474” (water)
Retained Weight: 157.2 grains
Test Firearm: Browning High Power

 

[Wayne6687]

I'd appreciate it if you did find some data and kept me updated.

As a follow-up, I have a successful load. It is as follows:

Cartridge: 9x19mm (9mm Luger)
Bullet Weight/Diameter: 158 Grain Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point / Sized to .356”
Manufacturer: Prvi Partizan (PPU)
Load: 3.7 grains AA#2, CCI SPP
Velocity @ 10’ from muzzle: 910 FPS
Expansion: .474” (water)
Retained Weight: 157.2 grains
Test Firearm: Browning High Power

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Did you find the post I tagged you in? Guy got 1100fps lol crazy!

 

[locrawlr]

I got your message, thank you