New to reloading need advice please!

[The Legion]

On Friday I received my new Dillon RL 550 and plan on reloading 9mm to start. Since I am new to reloading I would like some feedback from others who are reloading 9mm. I currently have Winchester 124gr FMJ .355 bullets, Winchester Primers, and Hodgdon HP-38 powder and I have cleaned about 1000 pieces of brass. I have been to Hodgdon's Reloading Data webpage and other sites for information on reloading 9mm, but would like any suggestions on grs. of powder used, proper c.o.l., or any information that may be helpful. Thank you.

Edited June 28, 2010 by washabra

[Ruprect]

Buy the ABCs of Reloading and read it twice before you do anything.

I can't recall my OAL. I use 5grains of unique with berrys 115 grain plated round nose and winchester or cci primers.

Most books have don't exceed loads and starting loads. I work my way up a few grains at a time from the starting load till I find an accurate reliable load.

But to drive it home...BUY A GOOD RELOADING BOOK!

Edited June 28, 2010 by Ruprect
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[dlm37015]

buy more than 1 good reloading book i like lee best then lyman

[The Legion]

Thank you for your comments. I have ordered Lyman's book and a reloading guide from Dillon.

[Mark A]

I really like the dillon dvd for helping to get the press set up. It was helpful to watch him actually load some ammo...

Mark

[McAllyn]

Hogdon should also list recipe's on their website. Not sure about that, but nearly all powder companies do.

Anyway, my pet load for 9MM is Zero 125g JHP, 4.3g VV N320, CCI SPP. OAL at 1.145. Works in 9 different 9MM pistols, accurate, clean, and reliable.

Mac