Hey guys and gals!
I was given a 4 pound jug of Unique and was going to use it up and reload some 9mm. I flip open my 2 books and what do I find? One books Minimum is ABOVE the max load data in my other book!
I will be using Rainier 115 gr Plated bullets. The data below is NOT taking into account the 10% reduction in powder due to using the plated bullet.
Speer manual, using 115 gr TMJ RN says starting load is 5.6 grs and Max load is 6.3 grs.
Lee Manual (Modern Reloading 2nd Edition) for 115gr Jacketed bullet says starting load is 5.1 grs and Max load is 5.5grs.
The Alliant website recommends 6.3 grs on their website, seems hot to me from what I've seen elsewhere (forums, research).
Since I trust this crowd a lot more than random internet forums, I figured I would ask. I don't have Chono equipment so I really can't verify much except by my general experience about felt recoil and if it functions well in my firearms.
My gut says that starting at 5.1 grs for the bullets I'm using would be safe....but would it be too weak? I've used a lot of blue dot, but never Unique before. Thoughts?
I was given a 4 pound jug of Unique and was going to use it up and reload some 9mm. I flip open my 2 books and what do I find? One books Minimum is ABOVE the max load data in my other book!
I will be using Rainier 115 gr Plated bullets. The data below is NOT taking into account the 10% reduction in powder due to using the plated bullet.
Speer manual, using 115 gr TMJ RN says starting load is 5.6 grs and Max load is 6.3 grs.
Lee Manual (Modern Reloading 2nd Edition) for 115gr Jacketed bullet says starting load is 5.1 grs and Max load is 5.5grs.
The Alliant website recommends 6.3 grs on their website, seems hot to me from what I've seen elsewhere (forums, research).
Since I trust this crowd a lot more than random internet forums, I figured I would ask. I don't have Chono equipment so I really can't verify much except by my general experience about felt recoil and if it functions well in my firearms.
My gut says that starting at 5.1 grs for the bullets I'm using would be safe....but would it be too weak? I've used a lot of blue dot, but never Unique before. Thoughts?