Hello folks,
Brand new to the forum and have learned a lot already...
I figured I'd try and revive this thread instead of someone pointing me back to it as i'm looking to gleam a bit more info out of this very topic as I just picked up a Cheely Limited in 9mm 5" and would like to get up and running for now, although I'm sure reloading is somewhere in the not too distant future for me... Interested in competing, major and/or minor eventually as well.
Starting with that it will have an unworn 9lb Wolff recoil spring, what should I look for when purchasing factory ammo for this gun for the time being? I mention this as I figure it's at least one of the top factors in what it takes to overcome the peril of getting a squib stuck in the barrel trying to go too cheap (NO SQUIBS)! Are there other critical points that contribute to this topic as well other than what the round can knock over on the terminal end of things?
I've heard 147gr & 130PF will do well, but what about 124gr, 115gr even if the PF is around 130...? I have a lot of the latter that it looks like I'll need to off-load, which is fine, just trying to determine where to go from there, unless I can use it for shooting paper for practice.
I read on here someone even trying to contend with .40 performance using hotter P+ loads on steel, so that's exciting to think I have some upwards flexibility as well as the reduced recoil and increased round count of the 9mm. Is there some quick guidelines I need to follow as far as grain and power factor when browsing round? Brands that have proven consistent would also be helpful. If I can get leads on this info, ammoseek should be able to help with the rest unless there's hidden gems unknown to it...?
Thanks in advance and looking forward to some solid kit in this blaster!
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