thorn
03-30-2008, 12:30 PM
Seems like Oreo and i are on about the same schedule... hope he'll forgive me for a thread copy ;).
Last week I made my first reloads. Using HS6, and started far below the suggested starting weight of 6.2. I made 10 batches of 10 types, starting with 5.0gr and maxing at 6.0 grains. COL was right about 1.144 for most of them, a bit of variation due to the rounds near the end of the run (less rounds in the press stations = different COL).
I pulled one out due to a high primer seating.
http://www.neverwake.com/treason/first99rnds.jpg
Yesterday I finally made it to the range, with my P99 and my legal pad full of notes. I was a little nervous firing the first shot, but did manage to keep a proper stance instead of a cup & turn. ;)
All i can say is... wow.
You guys weren't kidding when you said that reloads can be better than factory ammo. I've simply -never- shot this well, ever. I hit the (X) more times yesterday that I've ever done.
My best target of the day - #8 of 10.
http://www.neverwake.com/treason/9mmtarget8.jpg
Most of them had at least 5-6/10 in the red. I'm by no means a great shot.. . but simply couldn't believe how well i was shooting. I'm convinced. This isn't just about saving money. In fact, i'm starting to thinking that the money factor is just a side benefit.
So to all of you, that have written countless threads of advice, warnings, tips, hints... thank you. It's really helped. :)
thorn
Last week I made my first reloads. Using HS6, and started far below the suggested starting weight of 6.2. I made 10 batches of 10 types, starting with 5.0gr and maxing at 6.0 grains. COL was right about 1.144 for most of them, a bit of variation due to the rounds near the end of the run (less rounds in the press stations = different COL).
I pulled one out due to a high primer seating.
http://www.neverwake.com/treason/first99rnds.jpg
Yesterday I finally made it to the range, with my P99 and my legal pad full of notes. I was a little nervous firing the first shot, but did manage to keep a proper stance instead of a cup & turn. ;)
All i can say is... wow.
You guys weren't kidding when you said that reloads can be better than factory ammo. I've simply -never- shot this well, ever. I hit the (X) more times yesterday that I've ever done.
My best target of the day - #8 of 10.
http://www.neverwake.com/treason/9mmtarget8.jpg
Most of them had at least 5-6/10 in the red. I'm by no means a great shot.. . but simply couldn't believe how well i was shooting. I'm convinced. This isn't just about saving money. In fact, i'm starting to thinking that the money factor is just a side benefit.
So to all of you, that have written countless threads of advice, warnings, tips, hints... thank you. It's really helped. :)
thorn