9MM Loads with Bullseye Powder

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I have 95 gr., 115 gr., 125 gr. and 147 gr. slugs galore. I have about 20 pounds of Bullseye. Looking to make economical paper punching reloads for my S&W 39 and Beretta 92F. No need for defense loads of any kind, have enough of those. Just was loads with only Bullseye powder. Looking to get the most rounds per pound that I can for each weight slug and be fairly accurate. TIA
 
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92 9mm 5" with Bullsey;

115 Xtreme ball.......... 3.8~ at 1.14" oal.

124 Xtreme ball........... 3.8~ at 1.14"oal. (993 fps) most accurate.

147 Berry RN.............. 3.5~ at 1.13" oal.

Make sure there is a hole in your target, with these light loads... !!
 
For a half-penny's worth of extra powder I've never seen the attraction of risking a squib in an automatic... Or in a revolver, for that matter.

i.e., with 7,000 gr. / lb. @ $35.00 per lb. especially with BULLSEYE!

Cheers!
 
Bullseye can be used in the 9x19, just don't look for top velocity from Bullseye. Bullseye is a fast burning powder and will hit maximum safe pressure at velocities that are short of what is safe with medium burning rate powders.
 
STORMINORMAN said:
For a half-penny's worth of extra powder I've never seen the attraction of risking a squib in an automatic... Or in a revolver, for that matter.

i.e., with 7,000 gr. / lb. @ $35.00 per lb. especially with BULLSEYE!

Cheers!
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Norman,

I do not go below loads that are listed in any loading manual. I have 10 different loading manuals and use them. I never go below or above the recommended loadings. I also have a computer program called "Quickload", I use that when I decide on a load to try. It gives me the FPS and chamber pressure for that particular load. I do not desire a squib or an overcharge when I load. Have been doing this for 48 years and so far have been safe with my methods. I look for the most accurate loads that I can find for my firearms. I do not worry about a paltry few cents, just try for accuracy.

AJ
 
I agree with Nevada Ed on the 124 grain. I haven't tried the others. Your right arm is going to be twice the size of the left before you get 20 pounds of Bullseye loaded at 3.5 grains per pull.
 
roscoepc said:
That guide is Great and Thanks for the link but I have a question: the chart shows the Maximum charge weight bit not the Minimum? Why not and also, How would the minimum be figured out??
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It is a on-line reference. Some are very good and some leave something to be desired. I will refer to it, but books are my friend and and have been for years. I have 10 reloading manuals on hand, the oldest has it's first copyright date in the 30's and last in 53, it was my Father's.
 
Lots of free handloading information from reputable sources are online, but what's available is often not complete. Paper manuals remain the best source even if you have to pay for them.
 
stansdds said:
Bullseye can be used in the 9x19, just don't look for top velocity from Bullseye. Bullseye is a fast burning powder and will hit maximum safe pressure at velocities that are short of what is safe with medium burning rate powders.
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For a fast burning powder Bullseye does pretty well.
In a 5" 9mm it can hold it's own.
115gr FMJ
Bullseye..... 1218
w231 ........ 1198
Green Dot .. 1257 (NATO)

124 FMJ
Bullseye ...... 1155
w231 .......... 1153
Green Dot ....1198 (NATO)
 
STORMINORMAN said:
For a half-penny's worth of extra powder I've never seen the attraction of risking a squib in an automatic... Or in a revolver, for that matter.

i.e., with 7,000 gr. / lb. @ $35.00 per lb. especially with BULLSEYE!

Cheers!
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It is always nice to have the bullet LEAVE the barrel when it is fired.
I have found that 950fps is usually safe in my 9mm pistols.

I have had a 124 Xtreme fmj in my C9 3.5" with one powder do...701fps
and have a 147 Speer TMJ with CFE-p do 725 fps....
but they did reach the paper target.

Cheers.
 
My Lyman 49th (50th is out in the shop) has loads for 9 different 9mm bullets from 90 gr JHP to cast 147 gr RNFP, starting on page 340. All listings include Bullseye.

(Does anyone read their reloading manuals anymore?)
 
mikld said:
My Lyman 49th (50th is out in the shop) has loads for 9 different 9mm bullets from 90 gr JHP to cast 147 gr RNFP, starting on page 340. All listings include Bullseye.

(Does anyone read their reloading manuals anymore?)
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I have manuals, was just what others were using. Figured someone might have a load that I have not tried.
 
AJ said:
Norman,

I do not go below loads that are listed in any loading manual. I have 10 different loading manuals and use them. I never go below or above the recommended loadings. I also have a computer program called "Quickload", I use that when I decide on a load to try. It gives me the FPS and chamber pressure for that particular load. I do not desire a squib or an overcharge when I load. Have been doing this for 48 years and so far have been safe with my methods. I look for the most accurate loads that I can find for my firearms. I do not worry about a paltry few cents, just try for accuracy.

AJ
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Ed: Please don't think my reference was directed towards the safety of your load data, which directly referred to a part of the OP's original inquiries. I know your recommendations are solid and based upon actual load development.

It was more directed towards the "most rounds per pound" comment.

Cheers!
 
STORMINORMAN said:
It was more directed towards the "most rounds per pound" comment.

Cheers!
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Norman,

With the cost and lack of availability of components, I would like to stretch what I have to go as long as I can to keep shooting at least twice every week. Who knows how long this craziness is going to last?
 
stansdds said:
Bullseye can be used in the 9x19, just don't look for top velocity from Bullseye. Bullseye is a fast burning powder and will hit maximum safe pressure at velocities that are short of what is safe with medium burning rate powders.
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Wasn't looking for top velocities. Just punching paper, it will go through the paper just as well at 750 FPS as it does at 1100 FPS, just not as fast.
 
AJ said:
Norman,

With the cost and lack of availability of components, I would like to stretch what I have to go as long as I can to keep shooting at least twice every week. Who knows how long this craziness is going to last?
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AJ: Unless it was a typo, your 20 lbs. of BULLSEYE @ 3.5 gr. is approximately good for 40,000 rounds...

Now, if you happen to have 40K primers sitting around... Don't let anybody know!:eek:

Cheers!

P.S. Nothing wrong with getting your money's worth...
 
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