New loader here. I just finished loading the last of 500 of my Berry's 9mm 124gr RN bullets. I just received 500 count of 9mm flat point .356 dia. Bear Creek bullets. They are moly coated. I am wondering if it might not be too early given my experience to load such a bullet.
Here's the data I have found so far for starting loads:
Lyman manual 147 gr #2 alloy, 1.058 oal, 2.5 gr titegroup
Lyman manual 147 gr TMJ , 1.115 oal, 3.2 gr titegroup
Lee Manual 147 gr XTP, 1.100 oal, 3.2 gr titegroup
If I was to go ahead without asking for advice I would go for the "147 gr #2 alloy, 1.058 oal, 2.5 gr titegroup" since it has the weakest load of them all. But I don't want to risk another squib load.
What are moly coated bullets comparable to? Does any body have another source of data?
Re: Decisions decisions. need load advice.
2They’re probably more like the tmj, as they don’t have the extra case-filling length that grease grooves in a traditional cast bullet have. Likely the Bear Creek are softer and surely not harder than the tmj, so no worry about unexpected pressure.
Re: Decisions decisions. need load advice.
3That worked, I made 10 and fired them at the range. Thanks Marlene.Marlene wrote: Wed May 16, 2018 12:08 am They’re probably more like the tmj, as they don’t have the extra case-filling length that grease grooves in a traditional cast bullet have. Likely the Bear Creek are softer and surely not harder than the tmj, so no worry about unexpected pressure.