9mm 147gr Gold Dots

[taylor]

Anybody reload these? how high velocity is needed to expand? any recipes?

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[deadeye]

These are the loads I use but it somewhat depends on the pistol you are using them in for expansion purposes.

5.7gr Blue Dot
4.0gr Unique

 

[taylor]

Thanks Deadeye. I'm shooting them in a Hi Power, what velocity do you think I need to get for expansion?

 

[deadeye]

900fps would be adequate as these are a soft alloy, both loads I mentioned should achieve that.

 

[deadshot2]

According to some data I ran across a few years ago the GDHP's perform best in the area of 1150-1200 fps. My load of 6.2 gr VV 3N37 fits that range perfectly.