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Fastsc92 · 03-07-2008, 04:24 PM

I'm going to be loading a new batch of 9mm with some lead I got from Midstates cast bullets. They are 115gr lead RN. I was loading magtec 115gr FMJ at 1.140" OAL and they worked flawlessly.

The new lead bullets are actually 0.035" shorter than the FMJ bullets. I load 5.6gr of Unique. Is it safe to assume that I can load these lead bullets to 1.100"? This would basically put the bullet the same depth in the case, but the OAL would be shorter. Any comments?

fredj338 · 03-07-2008, 04:57 PM

OAL has less to do with the actual length of the bullet, the length of the bearing portion is what's important. A 124gr LTC has a longer bearing surface than a 124grLRN. They load to diff. OAL. I would load them longer & try them. Too long is never a problem as long as they feed, too short is where you get into pressure problems.

Fastsc92 · 03-07-2008, 05:23 PM

I guess my point is that if I load them to 1.140" OAL like I was before, these new bullets will be barely seated in the case.

Reno82 · 03-07-2008, 07:10 PM

I reload those bullets... at 1.100 OAL. Haven't had any problems. I use pistol powder and IMR 700X.

fredj338 · 03-08-2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Fastsc92

I guess my point is that if I load them to 1.140" OAL like I was before, these new bullets will be barely seated in the case.

That would obviously affect your feed/function. I don't have any exp. w/ that exact bullet but as long as you are not using a max. load, seat them deep enough to allow for a good bullet fit. Check them for function & use that OAL.

03-07-2008, 04:24 PM	#1
Fastsc92 XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Salem, NH Posts: 82	9mm Lead OAL??? I'm going to be loading a new batch of 9mm with some lead I got from Midstates cast bullets. They are 115gr lead RN. I was loading magtec 115gr FMJ at 1.140" OAL and they worked flawlessly. The new lead bullets are actually 0.035" shorter than the FMJ bullets. I load 5.6gr of Unique. Is it safe to assume that I can load these lead bullets to 1.100"? This would basically put the bullet the same depth in the case, but the OAL would be shorter. Any comments? __________________ XD-9 Service Sig Mosquito

03-07-2008, 04:57 PM	#2
fredj338 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,452	OAL has less to do with the actual length of the bullet, the length of the bearing portion is what's important. A 124gr LTC has a longer bearing surface than a 124grLRN. They load to diff. OAL. I would load them longer & try them. Too long is never a problem as long as they feed, too short is where you get into pressure problems. __________________ EVERY GOOD SHOOTER SHOULD BE A HANDLOADER!

03-07-2008, 05:23 PM	#3
Fastsc92 XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Salem, NH Posts: 82	I guess my point is that if I load them to 1.140" OAL like I was before, these new bullets will be barely seated in the case. __________________ XD-9 Service Sig Mosquito

03-07-2008, 07:10 PM	#4
Reno82 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,405	I reload those bullets... at 1.100 OAL. Haven't had any problems. I use pistol powder and IMR 700X. __________________ XD-45acp Service, Ruger Mark III 22/45 Kimber SS Custom Target II 10mm, Walther G22 (FUN GUN), XD-45acp Tactical,XD-9 Sub-Compact, DPMS AR-15: 9mm, RRA CAR A4 Upper 223/5.56, S&W 642 38 special w/ CT grips, Upper ALEX ARMS 19.5" 6.5 GRENDEL (in order of purchase)

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