chestnut louie Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 Question, my wife just purchased a Kimber micro 9 pistol so I will be adding 9mm to my reloading process. can I size the Lee 358-125-rf down to .356" and use a 125 grain cast bullet recipe? Thanks Chestnut Louie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawMan Mark, SASS #57095L Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 Experimentation is the spice of life. I've known guys that did similar with good results. Others get severe tumbling out of the bullets. Ive gone to FMJ and JHP on all my 9mm. I get lots better accuracy and consistency in chambering that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 1 hour ago, chestnut louie said: Question, my wife just purchased a Kimber micro 9 pistol so I will be adding 9mm to my reloading process. can I size the Lee 358-125-rf down to .356" and use a 125 grain cast bullet recipe? Thanks Chestnut Louie Try the bullet but verify the load recipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Never had great results using lead in 9mm. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bob Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 shot allot of these , they’ve worked great for me https://missouribullet.com/details.php?prodId=251&category=9&secondary=8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus Cassidy #45437 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 15 hours ago, LawMan Mark, SASS #57095L said: Experimentation is the spice of life. I've known guys that did similar with good results. Others get severe tumbling out of the bullets. Ive gone to FMJ and JHP on all my 9mm. I get lots better accuracy and consistency in chambering that way. I couldn't say it any better than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 With bulk 9mm ammo prices these days, really take a look at just buying hardball and not worrying about reloading. I used to fanatically reload everything. Then started looking at the price of components, the price of loaded ammo, and the value I put on my time. I haven’t reloaded 9mm, 40SW, or 12 gauge in a long time. But out if you really enjoy reloading, what you describe should work. You’ll have to experiment to be sure, but you’re on a good path. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassnetguy50 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 55 minutes ago, Charlie Harley, #14153 said: With bulk 9mm ammo prices these days, really take a look at just buying hardball and not worrying about reloading. I used to fanatically reload everything. Then started looking at the price of components, the price of loaded ammo, and the value I put on my time. I haven’t reloaded 9mm, 40SW, or 12 gauge in a long time. But out if you really enjoy reloading, what you describe should work. You’ll have to experiment to be sure, but you’re on a good path. Where are you finding competitive prices these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 The type of rifing will also say if you should shoot lead. Glock and H&K are 2 makers that tell you not to use lead. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 4 hours ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: The type of rifing will also say if you should shoot lead. Glock and H&K are 2 makers that tell you not to use lead. OLG In the new rifled barrels lead is okay in Glocks. M newer Gen 3’s and my Gen 5 have rifled, not polygonal barrels. I haven’t tried nor intend to try lead, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 45 minutes ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: In the new rifled barrels lead is okay in Glocks. M newer Gen 3’s and my Gen 5 have rifled, not polygonal barrels. I haven’t tried nor intend to try lead, though. Good point on the Marksman bbls that Glock calls'em. Still.... OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 31 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Good point on the Marksman bbls that Glock calls'em. Still.... OLG Honestly, I think the polygonal barrels were better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bob Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 10 minutes ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: Honestly, I think the polygonal barrels were better. I fit bar-sto’s to a couple of mine and they love lead now , plus the sizing die doesn’t have to work so hard on the brass . Not that 9 takes much effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 19 minutes ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: Honestly, I think the polygonal barrels were better. Never had an issue with one in rifle or handgun. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 I never had to reload 9mm before now. I cast my own boolits so it's paying big-time now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bob Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 47 minutes ago, Michigan Slim said: I never had to reload 9mm before now. I cast my own boolits so it's paying big-time now. I was in the local gunshop today and when I was paying the owner asked me if there was anything else I wanted. I said small pistol primers. We both laughed . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 2 hours ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Never had an issue with one in rifle or handgun. OLG I agree. What I should have said was “more accurate”. The Gen 3 Glock 34 I had would run rings around the one I have regarding accuracy. Also my Marlin 336 is one accurate 30-30. That gun is a keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 53 minutes ago, Buckshot Bob said: I was in the local gunshop today and when I was paying the owner asked me if there was anything else I wanted. I said small pistol primers. We both laughed . After the last great panic I got smarter. I'm good on primers. And .22s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bob Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 53 minutes ago, Michigan Slim said: After the last great panic I got smarter. I'm good on primers. And .22s. Me too , but I still probably would have bought 5000 if he had them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 40 minutes ago, Buckshot Bob said: Me too , but I still probably would have bought 5000 if he had them Most certainly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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