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I am happy to report a great range visit! I bumped up the TG loads, powder weights are from the Lee disc chart, I won't be able to verify until Thursday: 147gr cast/3.5 TG/1.120 OAL 124gr cast/3.8 TG/1.125 OAL These both cycled the gun with no issues! The 147 felt recoil was less to me, less muzzle rise and less "snap". These are definitely a little smoky, but live-able. Now to try some other powders and see what else I like. I did try 147gr cast/4.0 WSF/1.120 OAL and got some stove pipes and powder splatter. I'll update the thread with some more loads and also with the accuracy I find once I can verify powder weights. I also read over in the M&P forums that the Pro has a 17lb spring and requires full power loads to cycle reliably, I can pick up a 15lb and 13lb spring and may try them with lighter loads as well. Thanks again everyone!

10-4, I'll look up the Prochrno

Thanks for all the input! I have a new scale on the way and just ordered an F1 Chrony. I bumped up my TG loads to 3.4/3.5 in a 147 and 3.8 in the 124, I will provide a range report later today. Also, any input on powder is appreciated. I have the following powders to choose from for 124 cast and 147 cast: TiteGroup HS-6 WSF Clays Green Dot Promo and I have CCI 500 SPP as well as Win Magnum SPP

Let me begin by saying thank you to everyone here on the forum! I am back in reloading and shooting sports after 15 years, and the forums have been a great help. I am working up loads for 9mm to use in 3 Gun and other local matches. I am currently using a M&P Pro, bone stock. The issue I am running into is that the loads are giving lots of stove pipes or FTE's, along with long soot trail down one side of the case. Here are a few of the loads: Dardas 147gr, 3.2 TiteGroup, CCI SPP, various brass 1.112 OAL Dardas 147gr, 4.0 WSF, CCI SPP, various brass, 1.112 OAL Dardas 147gr, 3.7 HS-6, CCI SPP, various brass, 1.112 OAL Dardas 125gr, 3.0 Clays, CCI SPP, various brass, 1.125 OAL Dardas 125gr, 4.0 WSF, CCI SPP, various brass, 1.125 OAL Now, let me put this out there as well..... (and probably answer my own question at the same time). I am using a Lee Autodisk, and need to verify powder drops. Is the soot from too little pressure to expand the case, and FTE/Stovepipes from inadequate pressure? Thanks for any help. (bad cell pic of cases attached)

I am returning to reloading after about 20 years and have set up a progressive in 9mm. I have adjusted everything and am getting good, consistent production, but every once in a while, the lee primer will feed a primer in upside down (even after ensuring they are all correct in the disc). Not that it is a big deal to trash a case, but is there a way to remove a seated primer safely? Thanks!

Johnz, I've been watching the zombie match progress on CSF... looks like a lot of fun! JFlowers, thanks for the info! I look forward to the spring matches. I should be at the next IDPA at the Meck wildlife club. The 3 gun I shot was at the FOP range in Troutman. Great group, lots of fun! Thanks for all the welcomes!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend! 70's and sunny here outside Charlotte, and I'm stuck home working instead of shooting..... oh well. I have been shooting and modding for a while now, and just did my first 3 Gun last weekend and I must say... what a GREAT TIME! I look forward to learning from everyone and contributing what I can.