Rec'd Soft target loads 9mm/125gr coatged lead with either AA#5 or Bullseye

[tcj]

I've run out of some of my powders but have a bunch of AA#5 and Bullseye left. Looking for soft target loads for 9mm using 125gr coated lead bullets (the Blue Bullets).

These are to shoot out of full size semi-auto's including a G17, a CZ75 and a 1911. Accuracy only needed out to 25yrds.

While I know that there are better options I would like to use up these powders first.

Just looking for anyone's experience with these 2 in 9mm. I'll do my own load ladders but would like to leverage the experience of this forum and minimize re-inventing.

Thanks in advance!

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I have not used Bullseye in the 9mm before but I have used AA#5. AA#5 us a medium speed powder more suited for full power 9mm ammo.

Some older Alliant data shows a starting charge of Bullseye at 4.4gr under a 125gr lead bullet with a max charge of 4.9gr. Lyman data shows a much lower charge range. With a 120gr cast bullet they list a range of 3.4gr to 4.2gr Bullseye. Don't take my word for this, look it up yourself. Never trust strangers on the Internet for load data.

 

[Jim Watson]

I got 1072 fps in my 9mm SA with 3.8 gr Bullseye and a 125 gr BBI coated truncated cone. That is Lyman's starting load for their 120 gr TC but gives about the same velocity as a factory loaded 125 jacketed. Their starting load for a 120 gr roundnose is 3.4 gr Bullseye. So you should do ok in that range.

Sorry, it has been a long time since I had any AA5 and it is not in my chronograph notes except for .45.

 

[tcj]

Appreciate the replies. Sounds like starting with Bullseye will be the way to go.

 

[lonewolf5347]

I run 3.4 grains Bulleye powder in my gen4 glock17.
135 gr copper coated .356
147 gr. R.N. copper coated .356
147 gr. Copper R.N. .357
All 3 loads are excellent for IDPA

 

[LiveLife]

Bullseye ... Looking for soft target loads for 9mm using 125 gr coated lead bullets

2004 Alliant load data has load for 125 gr Lead bullet - http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=182147&d=1364769070

125 gr Lead Bullseye OAL 1.150" Max 4.9 gr (1165 fps) 32,100 PSI

FWIW, Berry's 124 gr HBRN-TP and 3.5-3.8 gr of Bullseye produced light to mild recoil loads for me - https://www.thehighroad.org/index.p...ow-base-rn-for-9mm.581070/page-3#post-7266869

 

[Fine Figure of a Man]

I use 4.5 to 5 grains Accurate #5 with plated 124's.