Years ago when I had a .380 I bought some bulk Rem 88 Gr JHPs. I long ago sold the .380, but still have some of the 88 Gr JHPs. Recently I was inspired to try them in 9MM.
I used 90 Gr XTP data and worked up to max with 3N37.
7.2 Grs of 3N37 under a 88 Gr JHP @ 1.040 to 1.045 OAL with a WSP primer.
4.5" XDm gave an average of 1420 FPS while a 5" S&W 1911 gave an average of 1454 FPS. (58 Degrees & 42% RH)
Silhouette was next. I worked up to max with it at 6.8 Grs. Velocities were slow and I had zero signs of pressure. So I went into +P range (For 90 Gr XTP) with Silhouette according to Western Powders.
I tried 7.0, and then today tried 7.1 Grs.
Rem 88 Gr JHP, 7.1 Grs Silhouette, CCI 500 primer, loaded @ 1.040 to 1.045 OAL. 67 Degrees @ 32% RH. Looking into the setting sun. It was a little tough to shoot into the glare. Not real bad though. The sun angle also caused some missed shots by the chrono. Since I was in a hurry running out of sunshine I just threw the chrono on a 55 gallon jug real quick, so I also had to squat down some to shoot through it.
With the EMP I got 3 into about 1 1/4" at 7 yards with two hanging out. With the S&W I got 4 into about 1 1/4" with one hanging out. I shot the XDm poorly. Not its fault. The AR made a ragged hole of course, being that close.
3" EMP - Average 1297 FPS
4.5" XDm - Average 1440 FPS
5" S&W Pro - Average 1499 FPS
16" RRA AR - Average 1674 FPS
The brass did not eject very far, even from the AR. The primer edges are as rounded as they were prior to shooting them. The +P max is 7.5 Grs. I am going to try 7.2 next. It looks like that is going to give similar velocities to 7.2 Grs of 3N37, but with +P pressures, according to Ramshot.
I was standing (Squatting) just to the right of the faded drum, shooting through the chrono to the target that doesn't even show in the pic due to glare.
These loads appear safe in my guns. Check data and use at your own risk.
I used 90 Gr XTP data and worked up to max with 3N37.
7.2 Grs of 3N37 under a 88 Gr JHP @ 1.040 to 1.045 OAL with a WSP primer.
4.5" XDm gave an average of 1420 FPS while a 5" S&W 1911 gave an average of 1454 FPS. (58 Degrees & 42% RH)
Silhouette was next. I worked up to max with it at 6.8 Grs. Velocities were slow and I had zero signs of pressure. So I went into +P range (For 90 Gr XTP) with Silhouette according to Western Powders.
I tried 7.0, and then today tried 7.1 Grs.
Rem 88 Gr JHP, 7.1 Grs Silhouette, CCI 500 primer, loaded @ 1.040 to 1.045 OAL. 67 Degrees @ 32% RH. Looking into the setting sun. It was a little tough to shoot into the glare. Not real bad though. The sun angle also caused some missed shots by the chrono. Since I was in a hurry running out of sunshine I just threw the chrono on a 55 gallon jug real quick, so I also had to squat down some to shoot through it.
With the EMP I got 3 into about 1 1/4" at 7 yards with two hanging out. With the S&W I got 4 into about 1 1/4" with one hanging out. I shot the XDm poorly. Not its fault. The AR made a ragged hole of course, being that close.
3" EMP - Average 1297 FPS
4.5" XDm - Average 1440 FPS
5" S&W Pro - Average 1499 FPS
16" RRA AR - Average 1674 FPS
The brass did not eject very far, even from the AR. The primer edges are as rounded as they were prior to shooting them. The +P max is 7.5 Grs. I am going to try 7.2 next. It looks like that is going to give similar velocities to 7.2 Grs of 3N37, but with +P pressures, according to Ramshot.
I was standing (Squatting) just to the right of the faded drum, shooting through the chrono to the target that doesn't even show in the pic due to glare.
These loads appear safe in my guns. Check data and use at your own risk.