First reloading - 9mm cast bullets

[kydave19]

Hello from a newbie (to reloading - a shooter for 60 years or so).

I shot my first 30 cartridges yesterday and wanted to post the results for input.

I'm also looking for suggestions for non-obvious sources for data on cast bullet reloading the 9mm.

I used my new Lee Pro 4000.

125g cast bullets from HSM over WinClean 244 power in new Sig brass using Federal small pistol primers.

All loads at 1.125"+/- COL.

First 10 baby bear loads: 3.6g+/- averaged 1005fps : deviation 21.9
Second 10 mama bear loads: 3.8g+/- averaged 1050fps : deviation 13.4
Third 10 papa bear loads: 4.1g+/- averaged 1129 : deviation 25.4

Third load was most accurate. Here's first 5 at 15 yards.

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I was given some Dupont PB and IRM PB powder (I've read the formula changed after IRM took over the DuPont product.

If anyone has cast bullet load data/experience with either for 124 or 145 coated cast bullets or my original HSM 125g cast, I'd love to hear it.

Thanks for welcoming me to your community!

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[RBHarter]

If it leads at the breach it's too small .
If it leads at the muzzle it's lube .
Load to magazine length and adjust to feed and battery freely .
Jacketed data has been successfully used a lot for cast and more so with PC