TimHawkins Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Hello, I would like to load some precision delta 124 jhp that will work in all my 9mm guns (sti, glock, sig, springfield, cz, h&k, and Kimber) and need some help with the best oal to use for all these pistols. Thanks, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Only YOU can answer that …. You really have to run The Plunk Test, with that bullet, in all seven of your guns, and take the shortest. Then, you have to see if that short round shoots well in all seven guns. You might be well served with different OAL's for different guns - hard to tell without testing them. BUT, that's the fun of reloading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ssanders224 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Precision Delta Factory loaded 9mm JHP is loaded to 1.10. This has proven to be a very universal length with PD 124 JHPs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEH Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Load to factory specs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 As said earlier PD load to 1.100, but in my testing I got better accuracy at 1.080". I have shot at that length for years and this is my goto bullet. Works in all my guns from 1911's to short chambered CZ's. Do a search for my name and you should see a spreadsheet with all my loadings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimHawkins Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 Thanks for the replies. I just want to load some stuff for plinking and can be used in all the guns. For my competition guns I load long and it won't work in some of the pistols. When the kids want to shoot, they want to try all the guns and it gets to be a pain figuring out which ammo fits what gun and I'm hoping to find a length that will work in them all and it will simplify things. Thanks again for the info and I'll try some at 1.100 and see how it works. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJMK22 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 On 6/18/2019 at 12:43 PM, Darrell said: As said earlier PD load to 1.100, but in my testing I got better accuracy at 1.080". I have shot at that length for years and this is my goto bullet. Works in all my guns from 1911's to short chambered CZ's. Do a search for my name and you should see a spreadsheet with all my loadings. Darrell I just bought 2000 rounds 9mm JHP 124gr what did you find as a good 9mm load? I have been loading 38, never 9mm I have Vn 320 and Vn330 with Win231 Bullseye and Trail Boss. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 The N320 is The Classic load for 9mm minor. Seem to recall that Darrell thought the N330 was the most accurate ?? Might be wrong there. I have used WW231 for decades and think it's a great powder for 9mm and .45. As Darrell said, search for Darrell and you'll find the answer to your question. You might want to provide a little more info re: your request. What's your intended use of the powder ? USPSA ? Steel ? What velocity are you looking for ? etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlappyMcTrigger Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 After reading several threads on this exact same topic I loaded some JHP test rounds last night at 1.09” for a shadow 2. Raining today and the wife is celebrating another trip around the sun but I’ll report back hopefully tomorrow. I did test PD’s 124 -FMJ earlier and here’s what I got. Was in the 60’s and COAL was just under 1.13”. Didn’t plug in the 4gr load since this was closer to my goal of 132-135 pf. The “TG” is titegroup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJMK22 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 7 hours ago, Hi-Power Jack said: The N320 is The Classic load for 9mm minor. Seem to recall that Darrell thought the N330 was the most accurate ?? Might be wrong there. I have used WW231 for decades and think it's a great powder for 9mm and .45. As Darrell said, search for Darrell and you'll find the answer to your question. You might want to provide a little more info re: your request. What's your intended use of the powder ? USPSA ? Steel ? What velocity are you looking for ? etc Thank you for all the good information, the guns Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 9mm 5" FDE with a few Glocks, 34, 19. Most of the shooting is open range or indoor range 50 ft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJMK22 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 3 hours ago, SlappyMcTrigger said: After reading several threads on this exact same topic I loaded some JHP test rounds last night at 1.09” for a shadow 2. Raining today and the wife is celebrating another trip around the sun but I’ll report back hopefully tomorrow. I did test PD’s 124 -FMJ earlier and here’s what I got. Was in the 60’s and COAL was just under 1.13”. Didn’t plug in the 4gr load since this was closer to my goal of 132-135 pf. The “TG” is titegroup. Thank you, SlappyMc Trigger, I look forward to the update.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onebadeye Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 I load them to 1.10 same as precision delta with 3.7 titegroup pf of 128.in Springfield ro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlappyMcTrigger Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Here is the info from today. 68° and overcast. Perfect day really. COAL was just shy of 1.10”. Didn’t weigh these and just put in 124 so the pf could be a little off. Accuracy was as good as I can shoot (not much of a bullseye guy hence my screen name). Shot out of the same shadow 2 from above. 124 PD- JHP 3.75 gr. TG CCI Average Weight 124 FPS 1051 1082 1087 1087 1086 1069 1055 SD 15.6 Average FPS 1074 Average PF 133.2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 On 1/10/2020 at 9:28 PM, EJMK22 said: Darrell I just bought 2000 rounds 9mm JHP 124gr what did you find as a good 9mm load? I have been loading 38, never 9mm I have Vn 320 and Vn330 with Win231 Bullseye and Trail Boss. Thanks Is this for USPSA/IDPA or steel? 4.8-5.0 N330 at an OAL of 1.080 is one of my most accurate 124 JHP load. 4.0 of Tightgroup is second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlappyMcTrigger Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, Darrell said: Is this for USPSA/IDPA or steel? 4.8-5.0 N330 at an OAL of 1.080 is one of my most accurate 124 JHP load. 4.0 of Tightgroup is second. Found your spreadsheet a few weeks ago and used your data as a starting point. Just wanted to say thanks, bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, SlappyMcTrigger said: Found your spreadsheet a few weeks ago and used your data as a starting point. Just wanted to say thanks, bud. You're very welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJMK22 Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Thanks Darrell, It for indoor, Acme 9mm 124g lead coated and PD 124g JHP first time loading 9mm have been doing 38/357. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudyVey Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 I load mine to 1.10" as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chgofirefighter Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 On 6/18/2019 at 10:24 AM, EEH said: Load to factory specs. While helpful, factory specs are not always a good thing. It's a start but not definitive per se. You still have to do your own homework, plunk test, chrono, barrel length velocity numbers to see if you're even making PF. Factory specs is a start though, but I highly suggest you do your personal homework and testing prior to using your ammo... Just my 2 cts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahfox32 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 I've shot thousands of the PD JHP and this is the only bullet I load. Great company and product. Mine are loaded to 1.10 and shoot flat/accurate in my Tanfos. May try the 1.08 next time I load some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slodsm Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 I ran thousands of these through a g17 with a CMC barrel, a g34 with a stock barrel, and an STI Trojan single stack with a stock barrel. I loaded them to 1.100 with win231 and cci500’s and they shot very well and fed in everything with no issues. Last time I needed bullets they were back ordered and I ended up buying a crap ton from Everglades ammo instead but I’d they don’t work as well, I’ll just pay more attention to PD and not let my stash get so low when they’re in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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