Thread: Hornady XTP 9mm 147gr. loads?

Quote: Originally Posted by fredj338 You can run that Universal load to 3.5gr & still be good (Lyman #49), closer to 925fps, but pretty much max w/o going +P. Unique, WSF, PP & HS6 will all get you to 1000fps safely. Long. heavy for calibver bullets want slower powders for best results. Here's what I don't understand fully: I have the Lyman manual. That load is listed for Speer's TMJ bullet; isn't that a...

355p_4_147 has "some" info that might help. Also a search on Brian Enos forum has quite a bit 147 gr info.

Quote: Originally Posted by mongoose33 I finally decided that I should just make up some rounds using Universal (which has published data) and see what there is to see. Up to the max in the manual, 3.3 grains. I produced rounds that approximated what the Hodgdon manual says for the 147gr XTP. The manual says 869 fps, I got 852. But that didn't really satisfy me--I'd rather have a lot more velocity than that. On a hunch, I also...

My favorite “Thumper” (hunting) load in the 9mm has always been: 147 gr. XTP 6.0 gr. Blue Dot Federal case (once fired) Win. SP primer 1.140 OAL The load is anywhere from just under to just over max depending on what data source you look at. Standard disclaimer. Work up to with caution. Always chrono’s 1000+ f.p.s. in every 4” or longer 9mm I’ve ever tried it in. Also gives an impressive fire ball when fired in low light. Jeff I...