Solo 1000 for 9mm??

[papasmurf77]

I am FINALLY getting all my stuff together to get my reloading started. I have everything I need, 125 gr lead bullets from Missouri Bullet, CCI primers, my LCT, and the Lee Reloading Manual. My problem is I bought solo 1000 after reading glowing reviews from several places. I know this is not specifically for 9mm but I cannot find a recipe for this combo. Can any of you give me direction? I had read 3.2 - 3.6 gr but I really want to verify this.

On a seperate topic thank you to all who recommended the LCT and the kit from Kempf Gun Shop. The press is perfect for my needs (have it in single stage mode till I get up to speed and understand 100% what the process is) and Kempf is fantastic to deal with.

[D. Manley]

I have attached a couple fo references to get you started. One is the original load 9MM data from Scot Powder prior to them being acquired by Accurate. The other is their most recent data from Accurate I had them provide me via email. I could'nt attach the entire set of Scott data due to size restrictions on the forum but if it's needed, I'll upload it to my website for you.

I should mention that IMO, Accurate's data is fairly conservative. I load 4.0 grains under 115's for my wife and they will barely cycle a G-34 with a 15 LB spring. For my use, I've been loading 3.4 grains under 147's (Accurate shows 3.0 max) and it's the softest load I've ever used...bar none. At 3.0 & 3.2 under 147's it will cycle my gun but stovepiped regularly in a friends stock G-17...YMMV.

[cohutt]

good stuff

can't double charge that powder in that cartridge

[papasmurf77]

Thank you D.Manley! great info in the first pdf but I cannot open the second one. Keeps telling me to log in which I have already done. Anyways, I will let you know how they do!

[MakeMineaP99]

Originally Posted by cohutt

good stuff

can't double charge that powder in that cartridge

You tried the Solo?

Just be careful loading 45 Automatic, you can double and maybe triple charge 45, even if you can't double charge a 9x19.

[cohutt]

Yes loaded a couple hundred Monday eve to try in the MAC - 4.9g w/230 LCN i believe. Should i get to test them anytime soon I'll post results in a new thread.

I was thinking at the time that I needed some 9mm data now that i cracked the seal on a jug, d. manley delivered.

[D. Manley]

Originally Posted by papasmurf77

Thank you D.Manley! great info in the first pdf but I cannot open the second one. Keeps telling me to log in which I have already done. Anyways, I will let you know how they do!

I emailed you the entire (original) Scot .pdf file and below is the new data from Accurate Powders:

Accurate Powder

SOLO-1000 Data for 9MM & .40 S&W

Caliber: 9mmx19P.
Barrel length: 4”
Powder: Accurate – Solo 1000

Bullet weight: 115grains
Start load: 3.7 grains (975 – 1025 Fps)
Maximum load: 4.2 grains (1050 -1125 Fps)

Bullet weight: 124/125grains
Start load: 3.1 grains (900 -950 Fps)
Maximum load: 3.5 grains (975 -1025 Fps)

Bullet weight: 135 grains
Start load: 3.0 grains (825 -875 Fps)
Maximum load: 3.3 grains (935 -990 Fps)

Bullet weight: 147 grains
Start load: 2.7 grains (775 - 850 Fps)
Maximum load: 3.0 grains (825 -875 Fps)

Caliber: .40 S&W.
Barrel length: 4”
Powder: Accurate – Solo 1000

Bullet weight: 135 grains.
Start load: 4.8 grains (1100 – 1200 ft/p/sec)
Maximum load: 5.3 grains (1175 – 1275 Ft/p/sec).

Bullet weight: 155 grains.
Start load: 4.3 grains (900 – 1000 ft/p/sec)
Maximum load: 4.8 grains (1000 – 1100 Ft/p/sec).

Bullet weight: 165-170 grains.
Start load: 4.2 grains (850 – 925 ft/p/sec)
Maximum load: 4.6 grains (950 – 1050 Ft/p/sec).

Bullet weight: 180 grains.
Start load: 4.0 grains (825 – 875 ft/p/sec)
Maximum load: 4.5 grains (900 – 950 Ft/p/sec).

Bullet weight: 200 grains.
Start load: 3.7 grains (800 – 850 ft/p/sec)
Maximum load: 4.1 grains (875 – 920 Ft/p/sec).