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9mm ?

Posted By: BoomStick

9mm ? - 04/08/16 06:55 AM

So I bought some sample packs of the eggleston bullets.

I got 115gr 9mm but they are .357 instead of .355. Being that they are polymer coated lead, do you think they will be an issue?
Posted By: RiverRider

Re: 9mm ? - 04/08/16 12:17 PM

That's a good question. I'd try it with starting loads and see, then you could tell US!
Posted By: ChadTRG42

Re: 9mm ? - 04/08/16 01:12 PM

Ask the mfg. There could be issues shooting them out of a Glock, also. They use polygonal rifling, and the bullet does not grip the same as a jacketed bullet.
Posted By: RiverRider

Re: 9mm ? - 04/08/16 01:46 PM

If they're sold as being 9mm, then they ought a be fine in a 9...and 115 grain is a 9mm weight.
Posted By: ASIC777

Re: 9mm ? - 04/09/16 08:56 PM

They address the sizing difference in the FAQ on their website and they address the Glock question too.
Posted By: BoomStick

Re: 9mm ? - 04/10/16 02:06 AM

Well I did have problems with the 40sw bullets. Used 180gr .401. about every third to fifth round would hang up trying to chamber. I will try the 9mm and see what happens. They are cheap at least.
Posted By: RiverRider

Re: 9mm ? - 04/10/16 02:23 AM

After looking at their site I had the idea that you might need to run your taper crimp die just a little bit harder. That mighta helped on your .40 loads...maybe.
Posted By: HicksHunter

Re: 9mm ? - 04/10/16 06:44 PM

Just load up some dummy rounds and plunk test. If they don't headspace and chamber correctly, it's probably not worth trying.

On Youtube, look up a plunk test video from Danny in Kerrville. In addition to talking about what the test is used for, I try to make some .358 bullets work In my 9mm.
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