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post 1449318463 06-23-2016, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted By Farley1324
I think everyone has ammo, what are you after?
I don't have enough ammo. I shoot too much to where I am barely "in the black" on ammo with a small pool of 1500 rds of 9mm.

I'm trying to figure out what everything is that I need to get started reloading 9mm on a Dillon 650.

Anyone have a good load/recipe for 9mm? This is what I'm thinking:

Brass: I have a lot already but it's not prepped
Projectile: will be getting 124gr in some of Eggleston's and also try some plated to see what works
Primer: CCI #500
Powder: this is what I'm hung up on

What powder do you guys recommend for 9mm?
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Originally Posted By Millz
I don't have enough ammo. I shoot too much to where I am barely "in the black" on ammo with a small pool of 1500 rds of 9mm.

I'm trying to figure out what everything is that I need to get started reloading 9mm on a Dillon 650.

Anyone have a good load/recipe for 9mm? This is what I'm thinking:

Brass: I have a lot already but it's not prepped
Projectile: will be getting 124gr in some of Eggleston's and also try some plated to see what works
Primer: CCI #500
Powder: this is what I'm hung up on

What powder do you guys recommend for 9mm?
What I sought (haven't loaded 9mm yet) most after looking around was Power Pistol. I already had a little W231, it seemed like a good choice too...and others. But those two are going to be recommended an awful lot. I'm using Unique in .38spl but it's annoying to meter
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Originally Posted By Kiknskreem
Challenging someone to put money on something and then demanding favorable odds after the fact when they put money down because you were really "just bluffing" is the definition of being a bitch.
Ok well "being a bitch" is very subjective so I'm not going to argue that. I just wanted to ask if you weren't confident enough to take his revised odds.
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Originally Posted By Farley1324
What I sought (haven't loaded 9mm yet) most after looking around wasPower Pistol. I already had a little W231, it seemed like a good choice too...and others. But those two are going to be recommended an awful lot.
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Originally Posted By Farley1324
What I sought (haven't loaded 9mm yet) most after looking around was Power Pistol. I already had a little W231, it seemed like a good choice too...and others. But those two are going to be recommended an awful lot. I'm using Unique in .38spl but it doesn't meter well
Thanks. I assume this is what you're referring to?

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/290...okeless-powder
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Originally Posted By Unforgiv3n
O look another argument with KnS... this is new and exciting
If there weren't so many dumb mofos in here willing to argue a point ad nauseam when they are so obviously in the wrong there wouldn't be much for me to post about.

Takes two to tango, 'nom sayin'?
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Originally Posted By Millz
Thanks. I assume this is what you're referring to?

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/290...okeless-powder
this

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/218...okeless-powder
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post 1449319513 06-23-2016, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted By Millz
Thanks. I assume this is what you're referring to?

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/290...okeless-powder
Yes, that's the W231.

Powder Valley has 1 lb-ers of Power Pistol in stock BTW, $18.25

http://www.powdervalleyinc.com/
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Originally Posted By Farley1324
What I sought (haven't loaded 9mm yet) most after looking around was Power Pistol. I already had a little W231, it seemed like a good choice too...and others. But those two are going to be recommended an awful lot. I'm using Unique in .38spl but it's annoying to meter
Power pistol, 231, and bullseye are all great options. I'd say buy whichever one you can get for the cheapest price. I've settled on Bullseye and have no complaints

My sleeper pick goes to ramshot silhouette. My FFL guy swears by it for his 40short&weak and he uses it for uspsa. It is also a ball powder which is nice for metering. I have been 10/10 satisfied with all the ramshot powders that I have used to date.
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Originally Posted By Kiknskreem
If there weren't so many dumb mofos in here willing to argue a point ad nauseam when they are so obviously in the wrong there wouldn't be much for me to post about.

Takes two to tango, 'nom sayin'?
I basically just pointed out that you too are not confident enough in his odds. Then you got defensive of that enough to straw man it. Then you started to argue what "being a bitch" is, something completely subjective. I don't think that you understand what is objective and what is subjective.Thanks, I book marked that. Both powders are out of stock. I guess I'm too late to the party, time to sell all of my firearms because I won't be able to use them any more.
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post 1449320393 06-23-2016, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted By Farley1324
Yes, that's the W231.

Powder Valley has 1 lb-ers of Power Pistol in stock BTW, $18.25

http://www.powdervalleyinc.com/
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Originally Posted By Millz
I basically just pointed out that you too are not confident enough in his odds. Then you got defensive of that enough to straw man it. Then you started to argue what "being a bitch" is, something completely subjective. I don't think that you understand what is objective and what is subjective.
I'm speaking generally, not calling you personally a dumb mofo.

I have no interest in making $40 online bets... he wanted to get saucy and challenge me to put money on it, I said fine, lets bet $20. He then wanted to demand 2:1 odds. I even gave him my $20 to his $15 which he ignored.

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Originally Posted By thefullmonte
NM? My time stamp is just jacked

I was waiting till the weekend to pull the trigger on a 1-6x Steike Eagle.

Fuggin prices went up 70 bucks in the last 4 days. Ugh
So the Strike Eagle looks like its out....so I spent the last couple hours looking for an alternative.

Anyone have experience with the Bushnell AR-223 with the Illuminated Reticle? I like the idea of the quick throw lever. PSA has a pretty attractive price on it.

First focal plane seems nice too


http://palmettostatearmory.com/bushn...-ar91424i.html
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I'd ask in the reloading thread, but I already skimmed through it and the thread seems dead...

Another reloading question:

About how many rounds of 124gr 9mm will 1lb of powder load?

If it's dependent upon the model/brand of powder, then how much will Alliant Bullseye load and how much will the Winchester 231 load?
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Originally Posted By Millz
Thanks, I book marked that. Both powders are out of stock. I guess I'm too late to the party, time to sell all of my firearms because I won't be able to use them any more.
I would try to buy local to avoid that hazmat fee if you can

I could never find the powder I wanted locally, but I don't have a great selection of reloading shops in my area
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Originally Posted By thefullmonte
So the Strike Eagle looks like its out....so I spent the last couple hours looking for an alternative.

Anyone have experience with the Bushnell AR-223 with the Illuminated Reticle? I like the idea of the quick throw lever. PSA has a pretty attractive price on it.

First focal plane seems nice too


http://palmettostatearmory.com/bushn...-ar91424i.html
Glass actually isnt that bad but it's heavy as fuk. Be patient and get what you want. Don't settle for tier 3
Originally Posted By Millz
I'd ask in the reloading thread, but I already skimmed through it and the thread seems dead...

Another reloading question:

About how many rounds of 124gr 9mm will 1lb of powder load?

If it's dependent upon the model/brand of powder, then how much will Alliant Bullseye load and how much will the Winchester 231 load?
7000 grains in a pound. If you are loading at 5 grains per cartridge that's 1400 rounds not accounting for spillage. Once you find a powder you like then just buy an 8lb jug and never look back

This is a nifty tool:
http://www.handloads.com/calc/loadingCosts.asp

Edit: You may want to ask fitstick what powder he is using for his coated bullets. I only shoot plated
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I bought a bushnell cheapie TRS-25 as a first red dot to try out... it did not survive the 1 day of inclement weather in the Lazy Vickers class.

I know you weren't asking about that optic specifically, but just to support the above notion.
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Originally Posted By Millz
I'd ask in the reloading thread, but I already skimmed through it and the thread seems dead...

Another reloading question:

About how many rounds of 124gr 9mm will 1lb of powder load?

If it's dependent upon the model/brand of powder, then how much will Alliant Bullseye load and how much will the Winchester 231 load?
There are 7,000 grains in one pound. If you look up load data real quick you'll see something in the genera area of about 7 grains per round for 9mm (it's less, 5.5-6.x IIRC, but you'll lose/waste some), so about 1k per pound, maybe more if you are good about not wasting powder
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Originally Posted By OrificeSpunk
Glass actually isnt that bad but it's heavy as fuk. Be patient and get what you want. Don't settle for tier 3
k
If the Strike Eagle were still in that sub-300 range.....I think that's the way to go. But the Burris MTAC's seem to have spiked in price as well. So all the sudden I'm looking at "value"

Especially since it's only going on a 900 dollar rifle

Anything else I should look at besides those three?
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Originally Posted By thefullmonte
If the Strike Eagle were still in that sub-300 range.....I think that's the way to go. But the Burris MTAC's seem to have spiked in price as well. So all the sudden I'm looking at "value"

Especially since it's only going on a 900 dollar rifle

Anything else I should look at besides those three?
If you don't have an account on sportsmanguide then you can sign up for a free 30 day buyer's club(don't forget to turn off autorenew) which will bring your price down to <$300 for the vortex
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Originally Posted By rtm0004
I would try to buy local to avoid that hazmat fee if you can

I could never find the powder I wanted locally, but I don't have a great selection of reloading shops in my area
How is 181.29 shipped for 8lbs of Win 231? $29 of that is for shipping (haz)
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Glass actually isnt that bad but it's heavy as fuk. Be patient and get what you want. Don't settle for tier 3




7000 grains in a pound. If you are loading at 5 grains per cartridge that's 1400 rounds not accounting for spillage. Once you find a powder you like then just buy an 8lb jug and never look back

Edit: You may want to ask fitstick what powder he is using for his coated bullets. I only shoot plated
Will do, thanks.
Originally Posted By Farley1324
There are 7,000 grains in one pound. If you look up load data real quick you'll see something in the genera area of about 7 grains per round for 9mm (it's less, 5.5-6.x IIRC, but you'll lose/waste some), so about 1k per pound, maybe more if you are good about not wasting powder
Thanks.

I will probably just go with this then:

Primer: CCI #500
Projectile: Pretty much anything that is plated. Will try Eggleston's.
Powder: Win 231. If Eggleston's recommends a different powder for his bullets, I'll try that

I went to Dillon in Scottsdale a couple of weeks ago. One of the employees highlighted a bunch of stuff in a pamphlet for what I'll want to get. I'll go though all of that and then should be purchasing here in the next week or two.

I think I'm going to buy a good 10-15k rounds worth of primers and powder, but only a few thousand of projectiles to start with. My reasoning is that projectiles will be much easier to come by relatively to primers and powder.
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Originally Posted By Millz
How is 181.29 shipped for 8lbs of Win 231? $29 of that is for shipping (haz)


Sounds about right. If you can't find it in stock I can link you up with this price plus the cost of the hazmat shipping

Edit: I'm showing $138 for 231. I accidentally posted 296 before
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Originally Posted By OrificeSpunk
If you don't have an account on sportsmanguide then you can sign up for a free 30 day buyer's club(don't forget to turn off autorenew) which will bring your price down to <$300 for the vortex
So check this out.....just went to check weights, since that seems to be the only real knock I read about.....and it's exactly the same weight as the Strike Eagle

Bushnell is 17.5 oz
Burris is 14.5 oz
Vortex is 17.6 oz
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If I bought all of this:

15000 CCI #500: $477.7http://www.midwayusa.com/product/130...ol-primers-500
5000 Rainier 124gr 9mm: $522.94http://www.midwayusa.com/product/105...ted-round-nose
16 lbs Winchester 231: 332.14http://www.powdervalleyinc.com/

That would be a total of $1,332.78

Price per round would be $0.16

Pre 2016 panic (something like 1000 Speer Lawman shipped from sgammo) that would be about a $0.06 per round saving. So I'm saving about $60/1000 rounds with that load.

If all of my equipment costs me about $1000, then it will take 16666.66 reloaded rounds to break even on equipment costs. I shoot about 12-16k rounds of 9mm per year so that wouldn't take long.

If I can bring the price per round down to even just $0.14 then I'd be looking at $0.08 saving per round. Which means break even is just 12500 rounds.

So if you start with 0 reloading equipment (me) then it's about $2400 to be able to reload 5k rounds of 9mm and also have another 10k rounds of powder and primers left over... assuming you have the brass.
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