Buzznrose
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I am almost always a middle of the powder range kinda guy. I don’t really worry about bullseye accuracy or most efficient amount of powder I’m using. If a powder range is 5.0 to 6.0, I’ll most likely load at 5.5 and as long as it’s accuracy is good in my usual guns I’m good with that.
But I’ve kinda ventured into some spicy 9MM loads with Hornady XTP’s, as a way to practice shooting carry ammo. It’s NOT exact and I’m good with that…but it’s close enough, both accuracy and recoil wise, to be more realistic than my normal range level ammo.
I tried out my load using Starline brass, which I trust up to the max 9MM load (124 XTP over 5.5 gr 3N37) and it shoots great in my Tupperware blaster. But I want to load up a few hundred and don’t have that much Starline on hand. But I have gallons of other brass…
So my question that I think I know but want the experience of this forum to confirm…should I sort out a certain head-stamp (FC, WIN, PMC, GECO, Blazer, etc.) or am I pretty much good to go with any used brass in good shape.
Follow up question is “any head-stamp to avoid”?
Thanks!
But I’ve kinda ventured into some spicy 9MM loads with Hornady XTP’s, as a way to practice shooting carry ammo. It’s NOT exact and I’m good with that…but it’s close enough, both accuracy and recoil wise, to be more realistic than my normal range level ammo.
I tried out my load using Starline brass, which I trust up to the max 9MM load (124 XTP over 5.5 gr 3N37) and it shoots great in my Tupperware blaster. But I want to load up a few hundred and don’t have that much Starline on hand. But I have gallons of other brass…
So my question that I think I know but want the experience of this forum to confirm…should I sort out a certain head-stamp (FC, WIN, PMC, GECO, Blazer, etc.) or am I pretty much good to go with any used brass in good shape.
Follow up question is “any head-stamp to avoid”?
Thanks!