So.. what are you reloading at the moment??

[BiscuitsandGravy]

I couldn't go to sleep last night. So instead of tossing & turning, I got out of bed @ 3:30 and loaded some .357 mag ammo on my "new Dillon SDB"!!!!

Ha! I've done that at 4am before on a Saturday. Went back to bed eventually.

 

[cmann250]

357 today too.

Anyone have a good low recoil 9mm load? I’m feeding a G43 and an XDs


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[BiscuitsandGravy]

357 today too.

Anyone have a good low recoil 9mm load? I’m feeding a G43 and an XDs


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Search for Doublehelix's 'mouse fart' loads.

 

[Doublehelix]

Search for Doublehelix's 'mouse fart' loads.

Here is one thread that I found when I was having problems with the bullets being loose (fixed by the way):

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...442001-loose-bullets.html?442001=#post7222989

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

Here is one thread that I found when I was having problems with the bullets being loose (fixed by the way):

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...442001-loose-bullets.html?442001=#post7222989

Any thoughts on if either the flat nosed or hollow point 100gr .380 currently in stock would be more accurate for mouse farts?

https://www.xtremebullets.com/380-s/9665.htm

 

[cmann250]

I read the thread from Doublehelix. It kind of was open ended. Did more crimp or a deeper seat fix it?

In my research elsewhere, a heavy bullet and a fast burning powder has been successful. I think I’ll try 147gr FMJs and TiteGroup. Hodgdon says start with 3.2gr, so I’ll work backwards from there.


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[Doublehelix]

Any thoughts on if either the flat nosed or hollow point 100gr .380 currently in stock would be more accurate for mouse farts?

https://www.xtremebullets.com/380-s/9665.htm

I used the flat points, and they were way more accurate than I expected for light loads. I am sure the hollow points would be worth trying however.

I read the thread from Doublehelix. It kind of was open ended. Did more crimp or a deeper seat fix it?

In my research elsewhere, a heavy bullet and a fast burning powder has been successful. I think I’ll try 147gr FMJs and TiteGroup. Hodgdon says start with 3.2gr, so I’ll work backwards from there.

I have heard others talk about heavy bullets and fast powder alternatives, and if that works for you, great. I was able to get the bullets to work perfectly with a better crimp and a slightly different COAL.

These are such light shooters, it is almost like cheating or like shooting .22 LR. I did find that I needed to use lighter recoil springs in my SIG P226 to get them to cycle reliably. As I mentioned above, the thing that surprised me most was the accuracy. In that P226, I had no issues ringing small steel plates at long distances.

Good luck with whichever method you choose (light bullets or heavy bullets), I think either method should work fine once you work out the best load.

 

[OHOIAN]

38 spl

Loading 250 35spl with 148g WC cast from a Lee mould, over 3.1g AA#2. On my portable bench.

 

[sugarcreekbrass]

Just got Lee Classic Turret delivered today. I intend to set it up after Christmas and hopefully will put it to use on 223. I just ordered 2 Federal Black Boxes from PSA for $80 each and free shipping. That will get me a start on brass to reload.

 

[GSPBirdDog]

6mm Creedmore and 6.5 Creedmore using Berger VLD Target

 

[Doublehelix]

Just loaded up 1,000 rounds of 9mm. Haven't loaded any 9mm all year (2018). I forgot how easy it is to load! Piece of cake!

 

[JStang314]

Loaded last night for the first time in a while. Replenishing my 223 varmint round inventory. 55gr ballistic tips with h335. Need to do another 100 today

 

[bgcatty]

8 mm for my Mauser and 5.56x45 for the ARs because I can never keep up with what I’m shooting.

 

[Xterminator]

I just switched over to 9mm to be 45acp. I have 3500 Berry bullets just sitting. So I set up Dillon 550. Running HP38/or Winchester 231 at 4.1g,, Berry bullets 230g @OAL 1.150. Soft shooter.

 

[King31]

Just started back loading for the year. 40SW over 5.2gr Universal. Have a whole bunch to do!

 

[Doublehelix]

Just started back loading for the year. 40SW over 5.2gr Universal. Have a whole bunch to do!

Yeah, I am looking at stacks of empty ammo boxes myself... I am just getting started again too, and it seems like at this point that I will never get it all done before Spring.

 

[King31]

Yeah, I am looking at stacks of empty ammo boxes myself... I am just getting started again too, and it seems like at this point that I will never get it all done before Spring.

I finished 500 yesterday which was a good start! Need to do a couple different calibers as well.

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

Just received 500 Xtremes for 100gr mouse farts.

 

[Leadeye]

32-40, have to make the brass from 30-30, but it's a great old Winchester cartridge.

 

[cmann250]

Just received 500 Xtremes for 100gr mouse farts.

I’d appreciate a report back on these. I’m curious.

I’ve been loading tree-fiddy-seven lately. Just slow plinkers. I’m going to turn the heat up on them this weekend.


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