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Pappabear
08-02-20, 19:01
We did a jug test with some hot 9mm 124 gr loads to see how they would expand.

http://i.imgur.com/D34Otdk.jpg (https://imgur.com/D34Otdk)

http://i.imgur.com/CkIUB66.jpg (https://imgur.com/CkIUB66)

They performed outstanding IMHO.

Markm also loaded some more 155TMK's for the LMT MWS, but they didnt chamber with our MEN brass which sucked. But we tossed them with my FN SPR 308. They grouped 3 rounds at 1,000 yards at about 3 inches and they managed 2834fps. We could bump it up but they are shooting so straight we might not.

Just a little Sunday Gunday.

PB
opngrnd
08-02-20, 20:57
I like this.
Pappabear
08-02-20, 21:42
I like this.

Its good when shit works out.

PB
markm
08-03-20, 08:40
The load was only published max with Titegroup. I could definitely goose it up some into the plus P range.
opngrnd
08-03-20, 10:30
The load was only published max with Titegroup. I could definitely goose it up some into the plus P range.

Maybe use a slower pistol powder for more speed?
markm
08-03-20, 21:26
We didn't even chrono them. Not sure what if anything they might need. They work good as is, but usually published max is a little conservative.
Vegas
08-04-20, 00:00
We did a jug test with some hot 9mm 124 gr loads to see how they would expand.


PB

Did you weigh it after?
markm
08-04-20, 08:23
Did you weigh it after?

No. We still have the bullet and can weight it. This was just for fun. We shot the Berrys 45 bullet too which appeared to have no expansion. It punched through two jugs of freezer gel and into a 4X4 block of wood.
Vegas
08-04-20, 15:14
It looks pretty clean. I wouldn’t be surprised if it was very close to 124gr. Cool stuff.


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Pappabear
08-04-20, 16:04
Grabbed a few more for good times and general supplies.

http://i.imgur.com/dqcvSbk.jpg (https://imgur.com/dqcvSbk)
gaijin
08-04-20, 16:09
Looking good PB.
markm
08-04-20, 18:15
Looking good PB.

Looks like hundreds of man hours for old Marky mark to me. :jester:

My 9mm brass prep is every bit as exhausting as 5.56.
Pappabear
08-04-20, 18:48
All for a good cause!!! Keep the range HOT.

PB
gaijin
08-04-20, 19:13
Looks like hundreds of man hours for old Marky mark to me. :jester:

My 9mm brass prep is every bit as exhausting as 5.56.

You’d shudder at my 9mm range brass prep then. : )
Pappabear
08-04-20, 20:34
You’d shudder at my 9mm range brass prep then. : )

Pictures ?

PB
markm
08-05-20, 08:31
You’d shudder at my 9mm range brass prep then. : )

I just can't do it. I have to use clean brass even for range ball ammo. My original dillon carbide 9mm die wouldn't squeeze down FC brass, so I run a LEE, and it like a little case lube. So I'm tumbling off lube too.
ghideon
08-09-20, 01:25
I just can't do it. I have to use clean brass even for range ball ammo. My original dillon carbide 9mm die wouldn't squeeze down FC brass, so I run a LEE, and it like a little case lube. So I'm tumbling off lube too.

That's dedication.
gaijin
08-10-20, 07:36
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I’m usually preoccupied with students safety PB.
One of the lads usually retrieves brass. I’ll throw in tumbler and straight to reloading.




Pictures ?

PB