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Old 04-21-2011, 09:20 AM
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I have been re-loading 9mm since 2002, about 6000 rounds. (When I started shooting 9mm case price was $5.79 a box at Dick's. ) I have not changed anything except the bullet seater & crimper. All except for 1500 have been Rainier 124 g round nose. 1000 were moly 124 g and 500 were Oregon bullets at 147 lead. No problems noted except for leading using the moly 124 g. The leading was caused by excessive crimping and was the last time I adjusted the crimp die. At least 2000 rounds since that adjustment.

I shot at USPSA distances. Now I am extending my range to 20 and 25 yards. (50 yards is the goal) I have improved but not where I want to be. Now I find be it could be my re-loads.

Yes, when I shoot the up 147 gr I will switch back to 124 g. In fact I have about 1500 124 Rainiers left and if the problem with the 147 g moly lead is not solved I will use them for practice only.

Going to the indoor range today to test the rounds with a heavier crimp.

BTW, I am having fun. Any excuse to shoot more!
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