GunAdmirer
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I like Power Pistol powder for 9mm and .40 S&W loads. However, I am confused about the data and recoil.
I've worked up 9mm and .40 to near max per published data. The loads don't show any signs of excessive pressure and are within data for standard pressure loads. I know PP is designed to produce higher velocity ammo at safe pressures. However, the recoil is greater than I am comfortable shooting in both calibers. 9mm feels more like .40 S&W recoil wise.
For example, I have loaded some 9mm ammo with 6.0 gr of Power Pistol and 124 FMJ bullets at 1.150". The recoil is greater with the PP loads than 9mm NATO in the same pistol. I know the loading data is within Alliant data and the powder charges are accurate.
Is this just a characteristic of the powder? I am concerned about loading to near maximum velocities due to the increased recoil and potential damage to the handgun.
I've worked up 9mm and .40 to near max per published data. The loads don't show any signs of excessive pressure and are within data for standard pressure loads. I know PP is designed to produce higher velocity ammo at safe pressures. However, the recoil is greater than I am comfortable shooting in both calibers. 9mm feels more like .40 S&W recoil wise.
For example, I have loaded some 9mm ammo with 6.0 gr of Power Pistol and 124 FMJ bullets at 1.150". The recoil is greater with the PP loads than 9mm NATO in the same pistol. I know the loading data is within Alliant data and the powder charges are accurate.
Is this just a characteristic of the powder? I am concerned about loading to near maximum velocities due to the increased recoil and potential damage to the handgun.