chopps Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Hi fellas, Normally I have used hodgdon universal but with all the 1st time buyers out there I could not find any so I picked up some Hodgdon HP-38 and wondered if anyone here used it previously for 9mm and what kind of results you have had ? Thanks and glad to have found these forums considering I load with a 650XL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougCarden Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Get close to 5.0gr. good stuff, period DougC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Get close to 5.0gr. good stuff, period DougC Chopps, since you're new to the Forum, you may not realize that Doug C is one of The Guys on this Forum to answer your question - don't wait for other responses (HP-38 is the same as WW231, BTW) - load up 5 gr and you will be happy. Doug knows ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc90 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 I've been using HP-38 also on 9mm with great results..+1 for Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G30SF Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 I know of others who shoot Hp-38/W231. Those are the same powder and like it. You didn't mention a bullet type so it is hard to mention any loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopps Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 (edited) 9mm rn fmj 115 grain FYI. Doug and others thanks and will do as you say. Pleasure to be here and trust what you guys tell me. Edited April 13, 2013 by chopps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougCarden Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Trust but verify..... Buy some loading manuals and look up the manufacturer's website to verify stuff, they have loading data on the web. You should have asked for an OAL, and I should have posted it the first time...... Standard OAL is 1.110....but your gun may shoot better with a longer OAL, like 1.120.....1.135.....that is the fun part of reloading... Have fun! DougC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopps Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 (edited) Trust but verify..... Buy some loading manuals and look up the manufacturer's website to verify stuff, they have loading data on the web. You should have asked for an OAL, and I should have posted it the first time...... Standard OAL is 1.110....but your gun may shoot better with a longer OAL, like 1.120.....1.135.....that is the fun part of reloading... Have fun! DougC Oh I agreed Doug . I have a newer sierra loading manual and always go to there site and verify. Thanks Edited April 13, 2013 by chopps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristofer_G Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 9mm Luger Federal 100 SPP Montana 124gr CMJ @ 1.150" OAL Winchester 231, 4.55gr 1050fps from Glock 19 My all purpose practice, match, and suppressed 9mm load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polizei1 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 My current load is: MG 124gr CMJ 4.5gr Win 231/HP-38 CCI SPP #500 Mixed Brass OAL - 1.140" PF - 132-135 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopps Posted April 14, 2013 Author Share Posted April 14, 2013 Dang lots of good info here I will load some up and try it in my M&P and see whats best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dobbs Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I've been using 4.6 of HP-38/WW231 with 124 grain bullets for a long time. Works great in my M&Ps and Glocks. DougC is a solid source of 9mm loading advice too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skalls Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I'm using the following loads for my 226, 229 and 226x5. 115gr mg 115gr jhp 4.8 gr hp38 1.15" 124gr PD fmj 4.5gr hp38 1.150" [not 100% sure on the oal) 115 gr plated 4.6gr 1.116" the plated bullets are a very light shooting load. prefer the top 2 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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