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9mm Handload Chrono Session (115, 124, 147 grain)
Running some 9mm handloads through the chronograph to see where they are at in terms of velocity and power factor. 125 is the minimum power factor for USPSA Minor, these loads all are fine for meeting / exceeding that number.
The 9mm 115 load is a favorite for most shooters because it’s ubiquitous and inexpensive. Lower priced bullets, but it uses more powder, and does sometimes introduce a little muzzle flip. It’s 9mm, so not anything like a .357 Magnum for sure, but muzzle flip = slower splits…
124 grain is the “middle ground” and most self-defense loads are 124 grain Plus P (hotter). This 124 grain load is Plus P for sure, but I really need to double check that the 115’s and 124’s didn’t get mixed up, more on that later…
147 grain is my “go to” for USPSA practice and frankly, I carry Federal HST 147 +P rounds or Critical Duty 135 grain +P in my full-size handguns. 147 grain seems to have a little more backwards recoil, but way less muzzle flip for me, and it uses less power. All-in-all, my favorite. For USPSA Matches, I use 150 grain Federal Syntec, it’s been awhile since I shot a match ☹.
The 147 HSTs were on sale (pulled) and I bought 1,000 for fun, and it never hurts to have a good solid self-defense load you can make “just in case”.
As always, DO NOT use my recipes, test your own and always start lower and WORK YOUR WAY UP to avoid any issues!
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