125gr Moly 9mm 1911 Data? Lyman 49th Manual has NOTHING!

[IrishPsych]

I was blown away to discover the Lyman's 49th Manual had no data for 124gr and 125gr bullets.....seriously??

I need load data for 125gr Moly round nose with W231 powder.

I tried 4.2 of W231 at 1.125 in my SA 1911 9mm and they all cycled and fired. I was really pleased with the handling. I'm new to 1911 and think once I get my grip down the recoil will be less.

It still would be nice to get some load data.

Would a slower burning powder be any good? I have an unopened pound of Titegroup I might sell because I read its too fast burning for moly bullets.

Thanks!

[eisenhow]

I run precision 125gr black bullets with 4.2gr HP38 (same as W231) in my M&P's. I have to load them shorter (1.105") due to bullet profile hitting the rifling. I get ~135PF with the long slides.

[CocoBolo]

I was blown away to discover the Lyman's 49th Manual had no data for 124gr and 125gr bullets.....seriously??

I need load data for 125gr Moly round nose with W231 powder.

I tried 4.2 of W231 at 1.125 in my SA 1911 9mm and they all cycled and fired. I was really pleased with the handling. I'm new to 1911 and think once I get my grip down the recoil will be less.

It still would be nice to get some load data.

Would a slower burning powder be any good? I have an unopened pound of Titegroup I might sell because I read its too fast burning for moly bullets.

Thanks!

That load is probably below USPSA minor, and should be very light recoil. Remedial training is shoot 500 rounds of 230gr HardBall 45, then you will get an appreciation of how light the recoil is. You should get a Crono and test them. TiteGroup, is not a great powder for Moly bullets, check Precision Moly bullets FAQ page, it is on the don't use list.

The most lead load moly load data I've seen in a book is the Lee Loading manual. Don't forget about the Hogdon load data on their site.

125 GR. LCN Winchester 231 .356" 1.125" 3.9 1009 25,700 CUP 4.4 1086 31,200 CUP 125 GR. LCN Hodgdon HP-38 .356" 1.125" 3.9 1009 25,700 CUP 4.4 1086 31,200 CUP 125 GR. LCN IMR SR 7625 .356" 1.125" 3.6 933 24,600 PSI 4.1 1035 31,200 PSI

With Moly bullets I use the Lead Load as a guide take a stab in the middle then Crono and adjust to get the velocity I'm looking for.

IMR SR7625 works well in 9 mm but probably not as soft shooting as VV N320. 231 isn't a bad choice but it is reverse temp sensative and will get hotter when it gets cold.

[anachronism]

Try the powder manufacturers websites.

[noylj]

With lead, you need to look for data for 121-130gn bullets.

I will try to attach my file.

9mm 121-126 lead datat.txt

[mike.]

With lead, you need to look for data for 121-130gn bullets.

I will try to attach my file.

Thanks for the chart.

Mike