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Hey guys, looking for any pro's to help this beginner out.
Bought my second batch of 1,000 bullets from RMR. First batch was 115 gr. plated. They worked perfect at an OAL of 1.135 to 1.142(I have mixed brass)
Thought I ordered the same bullets on my next batch, but they turned out to be 115gr. FMJ. No problem right?
Didn't adjust my dies, cause I didn't think I needed to. Made about 200 and realized, maybe I should do some plunk tests since I noticed my OAL is coming out a little longer.... 1.150". 3 of my 4 pistols didn't pass the test. It's close, but they were kinda sticking in the barrel.
This newest batch of FMJ's I noticed are fatter, not as narrow as the plated. I'm having to seat them at 1.115 to 1.122. Plunk test works for all pistols now.
But anyone deal with this?? Can't believe I'm having to set them this low to fit!! The SAAMI max is 1.169. These fat, less narrow bullets kinda suck if they limit me to this.
I like a longer OAL.
Anyone deal with a situation? Is this normal? Anyone actually load their 9mm to a shorter OAL in the range of 1.115? Thanks in advance
Bought my second batch of 1,000 bullets from RMR. First batch was 115 gr. plated. They worked perfect at an OAL of 1.135 to 1.142(I have mixed brass)
Thought I ordered the same bullets on my next batch, but they turned out to be 115gr. FMJ. No problem right?
Didn't adjust my dies, cause I didn't think I needed to. Made about 200 and realized, maybe I should do some plunk tests since I noticed my OAL is coming out a little longer.... 1.150". 3 of my 4 pistols didn't pass the test. It's close, but they were kinda sticking in the barrel.
This newest batch of FMJ's I noticed are fatter, not as narrow as the plated. I'm having to seat them at 1.115 to 1.122. Plunk test works for all pistols now.
But anyone deal with this?? Can't believe I'm having to set them this low to fit!! The SAAMI max is 1.169. These fat, less narrow bullets kinda suck if they limit me to this.
I like a longer OAL.
Anyone deal with a situation? Is this normal? Anyone actually load their 9mm to a shorter OAL in the range of 1.115? Thanks in advance