Hi guys, new here and wanted to pick your brain a bit. I am very experienced reloading rifle ammo, I regularly reload .243, 30-06, .300 WinMag and 7RM and about to start loading .223/5.56. But I am also going to start loading some handgun ammo. The calibers will be 9mm Luger and 45 ACP. I purchased a Kahr 9mm for the wife and a Kimber 1911 for myself since we have moved here (first of January). So far I like the performance of the 115gr FMJ in the 9mm and 230gr FMJ in the .45. I've already purchased some 9mm bullets (Berrys 115gr round nose) and a pound of Bullseye powder, still looking for .45 bullets. I figure to use the recipes in the reloading manuals I already have. I have a single stage Hornady press and already have dies for both calibers. So much for the background.
Anyone have any pointers regarding manufacturers, loads, procedures. Anything drastically different from reloading rifle ammo? When I am reloading rifle ammo I usually check the weight of every round but don't figure it's necessary for the handgun ammo, maybe check every 5th or 10th round or so. Any difference in seating the bullet? Whatever you can throw my way would be appreciated.
Anyone have any pointers regarding manufacturers, loads, procedures. Anything drastically different from reloading rifle ammo? When I am reloading rifle ammo I usually check the weight of every round but don't figure it's necessary for the handgun ammo, maybe check every 5th or 10th round or so. Any difference in seating the bullet? Whatever you can throw my way would be appreciated.