As a rookie reloader, I am hoping you experienced guys can help. I've been reloading 9mm using Red Dot for 4.1 grains (load data I got from the Lee Handbook) and using Xtreme Bullets (full metal jacket bullets at 115 grains). Everything's been working great so far.
My question is if I substitute lead bullets (Missouri Bullets at 115 grains) for my current jacketed bullets, do I need to change my load data/the amount of powder that I'm using? Or is it OK to keep the same load data since both bullets are the same weight?
I've checked the Missouri Bullet Company's website and they do not provide any load data. They have a section where other people leave their own recommendations but I couldn't find anything relevant to me. I've Googled this subject, I've checked various forums, and load data websites with no luck so far.
I'm not looking to enter any competitions or looking for extreme accuracy. I basically shoot for practice and drills at a short distance (about 7 yards) at my range. And I know not to fire the lead bullets through a handgun with polygonal rifling; I'll be shooting these lead bullets through my Walther PPQ M2 which has traditional rifling. So my question isn't about any of that.
Thanks everyone in advance for all your answers. The firearm community have been extremely helpful whenever I've asked these kinds of questions and I'm grateful.
My question is if I substitute lead bullets (Missouri Bullets at 115 grains) for my current jacketed bullets, do I need to change my load data/the amount of powder that I'm using? Or is it OK to keep the same load data since both bullets are the same weight?
I've checked the Missouri Bullet Company's website and they do not provide any load data. They have a section where other people leave their own recommendations but I couldn't find anything relevant to me. I've Googled this subject, I've checked various forums, and load data websites with no luck so far.
I'm not looking to enter any competitions or looking for extreme accuracy. I basically shoot for practice and drills at a short distance (about 7 yards) at my range. And I know not to fire the lead bullets through a handgun with polygonal rifling; I'll be shooting these lead bullets through my Walther PPQ M2 which has traditional rifling. So my question isn't about any of that.
Thanks everyone in advance for all your answers. The firearm community have been extremely helpful whenever I've asked these kinds of questions and I'm grateful.
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