[sw686]

I'm looking to load some 9mm for IDPA use. I think that I'm going to use 124gr RN FMJ with Hodgon Clay. I currently use this powder with my .38 special loads and would like to stick with one powder. How many grains should I start with to achieve approximately
1100fps? Thanks!

 

[Vladimir Josip Rumac]

Which 9 ya talking 'bout?

9mm kurz (380ACP)
9x18Mak
9x19Luger, Parabellum
9x21
9x23 Mauser
9x23 Win
9x23 Largo
9x25
9x29.5 Magnum . . . Whatcha got?

 

[Pistolero]

Use thier TiteGroup for my own IDPA loads & have no experience with Clays. Assume you are talking 9mm Luger? Their data on the web for a 125 gr. bullet is 3.7 gr. Clays {MAX LOAD} @ 1.090" OAL giving 1056 fps. IDPA only reqires a power factor of 125,000 for 9mm, FWIW.
See: http://www.hodgdon.com/data/pistol/index.htm

Their '01 "Basic" Reloaders manual if free for the asking and they are quick about sending same.

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[DougC]

Clays is a great clean burning powder, but it does spike pressure rather quickly, hence the problems with the ipsc guys and .40s.

I personally use Clays for most of my loads, 38spec, 45, and just worked up a plate load for my 9x23 open gun, 88gr jhp @1350, no recoil or movement! I would be leery of going too far over the max loads in the book with Clays. I am thinking of using clays with 147gr bullets in the 9mm, I think that would give you the best results, low recoil and making power factor, plus the 147s generally are more accurate. Good luck, DougC