reloading the 9x21 with SP01

[Jack24Bauer]

Hi guys!
in Italy we cannot use and reload  the 9x19 (not the last strange rule into a strange gun law  )
so if we want to shoot with 9 caliper we have to use the 9x21 for the IPSC competition.
Actually I'm still waiting for my new SP01 but I'd like to  get any useful info regarding  reloading data, test, ect about the best combinaton for this pistol.
I have read in a topic that the SP01 9mm prefers the heavy bullet (around 147 grains If I remember well). At moment I reload the 9x21 with Rex Yellow with 135grains bullet and it seems a good combination but I prefer to receive your feedback and suggestions about it.
many thanks



 

[Stuart]

I have had great luck with most bullet weights in my SP01..

from 115 to 147...

I shoot the 124 right now..as I like that feeling of recoil and quickness..
when I get more time..I am planning on playing more with the 147gr bullet..

but for now..I am totally happy with a 124 CMJ and 124 JHP bullets..

[Jack24Bauer]

hello, thanks for your contribution!
at beginning I have used the 122 gr but now I have changed into heavy bullet I have more precision and better feeling.
I'd like to try the 147 gr and the 124gr too, I hope the SP01 will arrive soon!

[TY44934]

"At moment I reload the 9x21 with Rex Yellow with 135grains bullet and it seems a good combination but I prefer to receive your feedback and suggestions about it.
many thanks"

I looked at Rex brand powder but I never bought some; so I cannot say for sure.

However, there is one very definite trend in USPSA/IPSC reloading for Production in the USA:    


Fast burning powder

For example, Angus was using a  powder that is likely available in Italy:  Vihta Vouri N-310.  He once used 147s but I think switched to 124s and to slighty slower powder: N320. Matt is using imported powder know in America as regular Clays - which is extremely fast - and he loads it short.

My usual load for the last 2 years was V V N310 under a Zero brand JHP and loaded LONG for safety - 1.140" or longer - though I recently switched to 124s and N-320 like Angus.

If I were you, the one change I might make is to load the 9x21 with a faster burning type of Rex powder - if there is data to support that. Otherwise, maybe work up w/ a faster Rex powder.

Alternatively, you should be able to buy French Vectan and I believe they make a safe, fast burning, high quality powder.

D.C. Johnson

[Denis-Altuna]

Hello

I'm french and shooting french Vectan A1 powder, with a light bullet (115 grs).

I prefer this bullet weight because the gun come back  faster on line .
Denis

[Jack24Bauer]

thanks TY!
your info are really useful for me!

I believe if an expert shooter like Angus has obtained great results reloading with 124 and Vitha Vouri 320 it could be fine also for me
normally I use to follow the suggestion from more expert shooters, I suppose they have already done every test with a lot of ammo and powder so I can use their experience saving time and several mistakes

as I have already told I 'm using the Yellow Rex and probably in Italy it is the most used power between IPSC shooters (at first because is cheaper than Vitha Vouri).
the Rex is ok! it is used also by several italian IPSC champions but it has a negative note: every single pack of this powder gives a different power factor  

Another point of attention talking of reloading should be the gun used: every different gun has a particular reaction so using the same powder and the same bullet we will get a different reaction. What will be fine for the CZ wont be for the Glock probably, for this reason I prefer ask the reloading data for CZ to the expert shooters with CZ