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Old 02-29-2012, 10:48 AM
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Can I have some suggestions for a low recoil load using 147 gr bullets. Thanks
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Old 02-29-2012, 10:55 AM
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147 GR. FMJ Winchester WSF .355" 1.169" 3.9 895 28,400 PSI 4.3 950 32,300 PSI [ Edit ] [ Delete ] 147 GR. HDY XTP Hodgdon Longshot .355" 1.100" 3.8 851 25,700 PSI 4.7 1004 33,800 PSI [ Edit ] [ Delete ] 147 GR. HDY XTP IMR 800-X .355" 1.100" 3.5 808 25,600 PSI 4.0 883 28,900 PSI [ Edit ] [ Delete ] 147 GR. HDY XTP IMR SR 4756 .355" 1.100" 3.0 668 21,800 PSI 3.6 834 29,900 PSI [ Edit ] [ Delete ] 147 GR. HDY XTP Hodgdon HS-6 .355" 1.100" 4.3 773 20,200 CUP 5.0 885 27,900 CUP [ Edit ] [ Delete ] 147 GR. HDY XTP Winchester AutoComp .355" 1.100" 3.6 827 27,900 PSI 4.0 916 32,800 PSI [ Edit ] [ Delete ] 147 GR. HDY XTP Hodgdon Universal .355" 1.100" 3.0 803 24,100 CUP 3.3 869 31,000 CUP [ Edit ] [ Delete ] 147 GR. HDY XTP IMR SR 7625 .355" 1.100" 2.8 707 24,000 PSI 3.3 844 32,900 PSI [ Edit ] [ Delete ] 147 GR. HDY XTP Hodgdon Titegroup .355" 1.100" 3.2 855 22,500 CUP 3.6 929 27,500 CUP [ Edit ] [ Delete ] 147 GR. HDY XTP IMR 700-X .355" 1.100" 2.6 764 27,300 PSI 2.9 838 32,000 PSI [ Edit ] [ Delete ] 147 GR. JHP Winchester WSF .355" 1.169" 4.0 900 30,100 PSI 4.3 935 32,300 PSI [ Edit ] [ Delete ] 147 GR. LEAD CFP Winchester WSF .355" 1.169" 3.7 905 28,500 PSI 4.1 965 32,800 PSI [ Edit ] [ Delete ] Any of these starter loads will be light recoil, but they also may be too light to work the slide. Do not go over MAX.
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Old 02-29-2012, 03:34 PM
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I've used the max load of Titegroup OKFC05 listed above for a few years now. If you notice, this is still way below saami standard and very economical. Just be mindful of your overall length and be sure to have a good crimp to avoid bullet setback as pressures with this powder could rise to an unsafe level in a hurry if that bullet is too far into the case! Anyway, just wanted let ya know that it has worked great for me. Be safe-have fun.
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I use the 135g federal hydroshok's, light recoil defense....

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I assume your inquiry concerns 9mm. My normal match load, 3.2 Titegroup, gives me 130-135 PF in several 5" guns. I use 3.0 with 147 plated bullets at an indoor range for casual plinking.
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