Seeking load data for the Norma 9mm 65gr frangible bullet

[lrrifleman]

I am acquiring a bunch of the Norma 9mm 65gr frangible bullets for a stage of an indoor pistol match that mandates the use of frangible bullets. Because I could be as little as 6 weeks post-op from back surgery, I'm using my 380 instead of a 9mm Luger in order to minimize back rock from recoil.

Does anyone have data or experience loading 65gr frangible bullets in a 380? Locating this load data is almost as challenging as finding 380 frangible in an LGS!

As always, thanks in advance for your help!

 

[rwsmith]

Go to the Hodgdon reloading web site. Put in pistol, 380 auto and 65 gr bullet. They have a list of powders from Hodgdon, IMR and Winchester. Pick one, hit the 'load data' button and the data will appear below. I have good luck with Hodgdon HP 38/Win 231 (exact same powder). Looks like 3.1 gr is the starting load and 3.6 gr. is the max.

I presume that the Norma frangibles have a recommended velocity. Don't know the length of your barrel, but hopefully you have a chronograph.

Also, I'm SURE that Accurate powders would make a good load for this but they are on a different part of the website for some reason,