aikijoe12

Thanks Guys.....I appreciate the help.

I just started chronoing my reloads, and I could use some help with few questions/ observations. I use Zero 125 gr FMJFP bullets and use Universal Clays in all my reloads. 1. Is the velocity affected by the overall length of the ammo? I have a load with 4.6 grains with OAL of 1.121", and my average of 10 shots is 1049 giving me a power factor of 131.1. The other load I had is with 4.5 grains with OAL of 1.090", and average is 1064 giving a pf of 133.0. So, lower powder weight with shorter OAL gives more velocity? 2. I also tested one with 4.4 grains, and OAL of 1.046", and velocity is around 1068, pf of 133.5. 3. The other ones are 4.4 grains, and OAL of 1.121" gave me a velocity of 1002, but there were some that fell below 1000 velocity (about 4 out of 10 shots). I need to have at least 1000 velocity to make power factor of 125. I guess I'm thinking that the shorter the OAL, it will give off more pressure and hence the velocity will be faster. Is this correct or am I way off? thanks for your help. Also, if I was to try different bullets, say from Precision Delta, or Montana Gold with the same 125 grns.and get some JHP instead of the FMJ Flat point, will the velocity also changed? Thanks for the help.

Just bought my first reloading machine from Dillon, and now came across so many sites to order: powders, primers, bullets, and brass--montana gold, powder valley, precision bullets, roze dist, dillon, precision delta, wiedeners, dillon, scharch, and brassman. Anything else you guys used? I just saw Black bullets International here. I will be loading 9mm in 124gr or 147gr and 45 cal in 185gr or 200gr. For powder, I think I will be using Universal Clays (seem to be very good and quite popular from all the post I read). For bullets, well, you have hornaday, zero, precision bullets, montana gold, precision delta, etc..... Is one better than the other or more preference wise? From a cost standpoint, it seem that Precision bullets are the least expensive. Any feedback/ problems with these moly coated/ black bullets? Can you guys also recommend which primers to use--winchester, federal, or wolf--small pistol or small rifle? So many choices, getting crazy in here. Just wanted to make sure I don't blow up my house...... Thanks in advance for all your recommendations, inputs, etc.....