9mm Reloading Data Manual

This unique reloading manual contains currently available data compiled from leading U.S. bullet and gunpowder manufacturers (including Accurate, Alliant, Hodgdon, Hornady, IMR, Lyman, Nosler, RCBS, Scot, Sierra, Speer, and Winchester). It is designed to provide a quick and easy-to-use reference source enabling you to compare loads, types of powders, and bullets for components you have on hand.

9mm Hornady Bullets Reload Data

Hornady 90 Grain Bullets

Sectional Density: .102
Diameter: .355″
Bullet: #35500 HP/XTP
Ballistic Coefficient: .099
C.O.L.: 1.080″

Powder	1150 fps	1200 fps	1250 fps	1300 fps	1350 fps
Red Dot	4.0 gr.	4.3 gr.	4.5 gr.
IMR 7625	4.3 gr.	4.5 gr.
700X	4.2 gr.	4.4 gr.	4.5 gr.
WIN WSL	4.2 gr.	4.4 gr.	4.6 gr.	4.8 gr.
Bullseye	4.4 gr.	4.7 gr.	5.0 gr.
Pearl Scot	4.3 gr.	4.6 gr.	4.9 gr.	5.2 gr.
Unique	4.9 gr.	5.1 gr.	5.3 gr.
WIN 231	4.9 gr.	5.1 gr.	5.4 gr.	5.7 gr.
AA #2	4.7 gr.	5.0 gr.	5.4 gr.	5.7 gr.	6.1 gr.
WIN WST	5.6 gr.	6.0 gr.
AA #5	6.2 gr.	6.5 gr.	6.8 gr.	7.2 gr.
HS-6	6.9 gr.	7.2 gr.	7.4 gr.	7.7 gr.
AA #7	7.8 gr.	8.3 gr.	8.8 gr.	9.3 gr.

Hornady 100 Grain Bullets

Sectional Density: .113
Diameter: .355″
Bullet: #3552 FMJ-RN
Ballistic Coefficient: .115
C.O.L.: 1.105″

Powder	1050 fps	1100 fps	1150 fps	1200 fps	1250 fps
Red Dot	3.8 gr.	4.0 gr.	4.2 gr.	4.4 gr.
WIN WSL	3.9 gr.	4.1 gr.	4.3 gr.	4.5 gr.
Pearl Scot	4.2 gr.	4.3 gr.	4.5 gr.	4.8 gr.
Bullseye		4.3 gr.	4.6 gr.	4.9 gr.	5.2 gr.
AA #2		4.6 gr.	4.9 gr.	5.2 gr.	5.5 gr.
Unique	4.6 gr.	4.9 gr.	5.1 gr.	5.3 gr.
WIN 231	4.3 gr.	4.6 gr.	5.0 gr.	5.3 gr.
WIN WST	5.2 gr.	5.5 gr.	5.9 gr.	6.2 gr.
AA #5	5.8 gr.	6.1 gr.	6.4 gr.	6.6 gr.	6.9 gr.
HS-6		6.5 gr.	6.9 gr.	7.2 gr.	7.5 gr.
AA #7	7.3 gr.	7.7 gr.	8.1 gr.	8.4 gr.	8.8 gr.

Hornady 115 Grain Bullets

Sectional Density: .130
Diameter: .355″
Bullets: #35540 HP/XTP (B.C. .129, C.O.L. 1.050″) and #3555 FMJ-RN (B.C. .140, C.O.L. 1.105″)

Powder	1050 fps	1100 fps	1150 fps	1200 fps	1250 fps
Red Dot	3.7 gr.	4.1 gr.
WIN WSL	4.0 gr.	4.2 gr.	4.4 gr.
Bullseye		4.5 gr.	4.8 gr.	5.1 gr.
WIN 231	4.5 gr.	4.7 gr.	5.1 gr.	5.5 gr.
Pearl Scot	4.5 gr.	4.8 gr.	5.0 gr.
Unique	4.7 gr.	4.9 gr.	5.1 gr.
AA #2	4.7 gr.	5.0 gr.	5.2 gr.	5.5 gr.	5.9 gr.
WIN WST	5.2 gr.	5.4 gr.	5.6 gr.
AA #5	5.6 gr.	5.9 gr.	6.2 gr.	6.6 gr.
HS-6	6.3 gr.	6.5 gr.	6.9 gr.
AA #7		7.4 gr.	7.9 gr.	8.4 gr.

Hornady 124 Grain Bullets

Sectional Density: .141
Diameter: .355″
Bullets: #3556 FMJ-FP (B.C. .174, C.O.L. 1.050″), #3557 FMJ-RN (B.C. .145, C.O.L. 1.150″), #3567 L-RN (B.C. .131, C.O.L. 1.090″)

Powder	1025 fps	1050 fps	1075 fps	1100 fps	1125 fps	1150 fps	1175 fps	1200 fps
Red Dot	3.8 gr.	4.0 gr.	4.2 gr.
WIN WSL	3.9 gr.	4.0 gr.	4.2 gr.	4.3 gr.	4.4 gr.
Bullseye	4.1 gr.	4.2 gr.	4.4 gr.
Pearl Scot	4.4 gr.	4.5 gr.	4.7 gr.	4.9 gr.	5.0 gr.
Unique	4.7 gr.	4.8 gr.	4.9 gr.	5.0 gr.	5.1 gr.
WIN 231	4.7 gr.	4.9 gr.	5.1 gr.	5.3 gr.
AA #2	4.7 gr.	4.8 gr.	5.0 gr.	5.1 gr.	5.3 gr.	5.4 gr.	5.6 gr.	5.7 gr.
WIN WST	4.8 gr.	5.0 gr.	5.2 gr.	5.4 gr.
AA #5	5.3 gr.	5.5 gr.	5.7 gr.	5.9 gr.	6.1 gr.	6.2 gr.
HS-6	6.2 gr.	6.3 gr.	6.5 gr.	6.6 gr.	6.8 gr.	6.9 gr.
AA #7	7.2 gr.	7.5 gr.	7.7 gr.	8.0 gr.

Hornady 147 Grain Bullets

Sectional Density: .167
Diameter: .355″
Bullets: #35580 HP/XTP (B.C. .212, C.O.L. 1.100″) and #3559 FMJ-RN (B.C. .212, C.O.L. 1.169″)

Powder	800 fps	850 fps	900 fps	950 fps	975 fps	1000 fps
SR 4756	3.2 gr.	3.4 gr.	3.6 gr.	3.8 gr.
WIN WSF	3.3 gr.	3.6 gr.	3.9 gr.	4.2 gr.
AA #5	3.8 gr.	4.1 gr.	4.3 gr.	4.6 gr.
Solo 1500	3.8 gr.	4.1 gr.	4.3 gr.	4.5 gr.
HS-6	4.4 gr.	4.7 gr.	4.9 gr.	5.1 gr.
Blue Dot	4.2 gr.	4.5 gr.	4.8 gr.	5.0 gr.	5.3 gr.	5.6 gr.
HS-7	4.4 gr.	4.8 gr.	5.2 gr.	5.6 gr.
AA #7	5.5 gr.	5.7 gr.	5.9 gr.	6.2 gr.	6.4 gr.	6.6 gr.

Note: All tables above indicate maximum loads—use with caution.

9mm Nosler Bullets Reload Data

Nosler 90 Grain Bullets

Bullet: 90 Grain Hollow Point

Powder	Charge (grs.)	Muzzle Velocity (fps)	Load Density
Bullseye	4.4 (Max)	1220	53%
Bullseye	4.0	1110	47%
Unique	6.5 (Max)	1290	70%
Unique	5.5	1090	60%
SR 4756	6.8 (Max)	1278	73%
SR 4756	5.8	1086	62%
HS 6	8.0 (Max)	1352	86%
HS 6	7.5	1257	81%
HS 6	7.0	1182	75%
Blue Dot	8.7 (Max)	1220	94%
Blue Dot	8.2	1150	88%
Blue Dot	7.7	1080	83%
AA-No. 7	8.7 (Max)	1102	94%
AA-No. 7	8.2	1037	88%
AA-No. 7	7.7	972	83%

Nosler 115 Grain Bullets

Bullet: 115 Grain Hollow Point

Powder	Charge (grs.)	Muzzle Velocity (fps)	Load Density
WSL	4.5 (Max)	976	53%
WSL	3.5	718	41%
HP 38	5.2 (Max)	1042	61%
HP 38	4.7	937	50%
HP 38	4.2	832	49%
Unique	6.1 (Max)	1120	72%
Unique	5.6	1000	66%
Unique	5.1	1000	60%
SR 4756	6.5 (Max)	1178	76%
SR 4756	6.0	1083	71%
SR 4756	5.5	990	65%
HS 6	7.1 (Max)	990	84%
HS 6	6.6	870	78%
HS 6	6.1	770	72%
Blue Dot	8.5 (Max)	1130	100%
Blue Dot	8.0	1080	94%
Blue Dot	7.5	1030	88%
AA-No. 7	8.5 (Max)	988	100%
AA-No. 7	8.0	933	94%

9mm Sierra Bullets Reload Data

Sierra 90 Grain Bullets (Pistol Data)

Bullet: .355″ 90 gr. JHP
Cartridge OAL: 1.010″

Powder	1200 fps	1250 fps	1300 fps	1350 fps	1400 fps	1450 fps
Bullseye			4.2	4.5	4.7	5.0
231		4.9	5.2	5.5	5.9	6.2
700X				4.7	5.1	5.5
PB			5.2	5.4	5.7	6.1
AA-No.5	6.2	6.5	6.8	7.1	7.3
Unique			5.8	6.2	6.6	7.0
WAP	5.9	6.1	6.3	6.5
Viht 3N37	5.9	6.2	6.5	6.8
SR7625	4.7	5.2	5.4	5.8	6.2
Herco				7.0	7.4	7.8
AA-No.7	8.1	8.6	9.0	9.4
Viht N350	5.4	5.7	6.1	6.5
Blue Dot				8.7	9.4	10.0
Energy/ft.lbs.	288	312	338	364	392	420

Sierra 95 Grain Bullets (Pistol Data)

Bullet: .355″ 95 gr. FMJ
Cartridge OAL: 1.020″

Powder	1150 fps	1200 fps	1250 fps	1300 fps	1350 fps	1400 fps
Bullseye	4.5	4.8	5.0
231	4.7	5.1	5.4	5.7	6.0
Red Dot	4.4	4.6	4.8	5.0	5.1
700X	4.0	4.3	4.5	4.7	4.9
AA-No.5	6.1	6.3	6.6	6.8	7.1	7.4
Unique	5.4	5.8	6.1	6.4	6.7	7.0
WAP	5.7	6.0	6.3
SR7625	4.8	5.1	5.4	5.7	6.0
HS-6	6.7	7.0	7.2	7.4	7.6	7.8
Herco		5.6	6.0	6.4	6.8	7.2
Viht 3N37	5.9	6.2	6.5	6.7
AA-No.7	7.9	8.3	8.7	9.2
Blue Dot	7.9	8.3	8.7	9.0	9.3	9.5
Viht N350	5.7	5.9	6.1	6.3
Energy/ft.lbs.	279	304	330	356	384	413

Sierra 115 Grain Bullets (Pistol Data)

Bullets: .355″ 115 gr. JHP (OAL 1.015″) & .355″ 115 gr. FMJ (OAL 1.090″)

Powder	1050 fps	1100 fps	1150 fps	1200 fps	1250 fps	1300 fps
Bullseye			3.9	4.3	4.7	4.9
231		4.6	4.9	5.2	5.5
700X			4.0	4.3	4.7	5.1
PB		4.4	4.7	5.0	5.2
AA-No.5	5.4	5.7	6.0	6.3	6.5	6.7
Unique		5.0	5.2	5.6	6.0	6.4
WAP	4.9	5.3	5.7	6.0
SR7625	4.4	4.7	5.0	5.2
Herco			5.7	6.0	6.3	6.5
Viht 3N37	5.0	5.3	5.6	6.0	6.3
AA-No.7			8.0	8.4
Blue Dot		6.9	7.3	7.7	8.1
Viht N350	4.6	5.2	5.6	5.9
Energy/ft.lbs.	281	309	338	368	399	431

Sierra 125 Grain Bullets (Pistol Data)

Bullet: .355″ 125 gr. FMJ
Cartridge OAL: 1.090″

Powder	950 fps	1000 fps	1050 fps	1100 fps	1150 fps	1200 fps
Bullseye	3.5	3.7	3.9	4.1	4.3	4.5
231	3.9	4.2	4.5	4.8	5.1
Red Dot		3.7	4.0	4.3	4.6
700X		3.7	3.9	4.1	4.3	4.4
AA-No.5	4.9	5.2	5.5	5.8	6.0	6.3
Unique		4.1	4.6	5.1	5.5	5.9
WAP	4.5	4.8	5.1	5.4	5.7
HS-6	5.4	5.7	6.0	6.3	6.6
Herco	4.5	4.8	5.1	5.4
Viht 3N37	4.7	5.0	5.3	5.6	5.8
AA-No.7			7.5	7.9	8.3	8.7
Blue Dot	5.1	6.5	6.9	7.3	7.7	8.0
Viht N350	4.5	4.8	5.1	5.4	5.7
Energy/ft.lbs.	250	278	306	336	367	400

Sierra 130 Grain Bullets (Pistol Data)

Bullet: .355″ 130 gr. FMJ
Cartridge OAL: 1.120″

Powder	900 fps	950 fps	1000 fps	1050 fps	1100 fps	1150 fps
Bullseye	3.5	3.8	4.1	4.4
231		4.0	4.4	4.8	5.1	5.4
Red Dot		3.7	4.0	4.3	4.6
700X			3.7	4.0	4.4	4.7
AA-No.5	4.8	5.0	5.3	5.5	5.8	6.0
Unique		4.2	4.6	5.0	5.3	5.5
WAP	4.0	4.9	5.2	5.5	5.7	5.9
SR7625			4.1	4.5	4.8
HS-6	5.4	5.7	6.0	6.3	6.5	6.7
Herco	4.2	4.6	4.9	5.2
AA-No.7			7.5	7.8	8.1	8.4
Blue Dot	5.3	6.3	6.7	7.1	7.5	7.8
Viht N350	4.5	4.7	5.0	5.2	5.5
Energy/ft.lbs.	234	261	289	318	349	382

Note: For all Sierra data, loads less than the minimum charges shown are not recommended, and empty cells indicate no data was published for that velocity mark.

Here is the next batch of data, which includes the Sierra Rifle Data and the remaining Speer Bullets tables.

9mm Sierra Bullets Reload (Rifle Data)

Test Firearm: Marlin Model 9 (Barrel Length: 16 1/2″, Twist 1×10″)
Note: Loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended.

90 Grain JHP (Cartridge OAL: 1.010″)

Powder	1300 fps	1400 fps	1500 fps	1600 fps	1700 fps
Unique	4.5	5.1	5.8
Herco		5.9	6.4	6.8	7.0
AA-No.7	8.0	8.7	9.4
Blue Dot		7.0	7.9	8.7	9.2
Energy/ft.lbs.	338	392	450	512	544

95 Grain FMJ (Cartridge OAL: 1.020″)

Powder	1300 fps	1400 fps	1500 fps	1600 fps
Unique	5.0	5.5	6.0
Herco		6.0	6.5	7.0
AA-No.7	8.0	8.6	9.1
Blue Dot		7.1	8.0	8.8
Energy/ft.lbs.	356	413	475	540

115 Grain JHP (OAL 1.015″) & 115 Grain FMJ (OAL 1.090″)

Powder	1100 fps	1200 fps	1300 fps	1350 fps	1400 fps
Unique	4.2	4.8	5.2	5.4
Herco		5.0	5.6	5.8	6.1
AA-No.7	7.0	7.5	8.0	8.2
Blue Dot	6.0	6.5	7.0	7.2	7.4
Energy/ft.lbs.	309	368	431	465

125 Grain FMJ (Cartridge OAL: 1.090″)

Powder	1100 fps	1150 fps	1200 fps	1250 fps	1300 fps
Unique	4.4	4.7	5.0	5.3
Herco	4.7	5.0	5.3
AA-No.7	6.7	7.1	7.5	7.9
Blue Dot	6.1	6.3	6.5	6.7	7.0
Energy/ft.lbs.	336	367	400	434

130 Grain FMJ (Cartridge OAL: 1.120″)

Powder	1050 fps	1100 fps	1150 fps	1200 fps
Unique	4.4	4.6	4.8	5.1
Herco	4.7	4.9	5.2	5.4
AA-No.7	6.8	7.1	7.4	7.7
Blue Dot	5.9	6.2	6.5	6.8
Energy/ft.lbs.	318	349	382	416

9mm Speer Bullets Reload Data

Test Firearm: Smith & Wesson Model 5906 (Barrel Length: 4″, Twist: 1-10″)
Note: Speer data groups charges by the maximum and minimum loads. Do not exceed max loads, and loads marked “DNR” mean Do Not Reduce.

115 Grain Gold Dot HP / TMJ / JHP (OAL Tested At: 1.125″ – 1.130″)

Powder	Max Charge (grs.)	Max Vel. (fps)	Min Charge (grs.)	Min Vel. (fps)
Blue Dot	8.5	1258	7.7	1151
Unique	6.3	1244	5.6	1156
Viht. 3N37	6.8	1225	6.1	1125
AA #7	9.6	1220	8.4	1158
Power Pistol	6.7	1212	6.2	1122
Bullseye	4.7	1144	4.2	1037
700-X	4.4	1101	4.0	1007
Viht. N350	6.5	1210	5.8	1109
HS-6	7.5	1178	6.7	1048
H. Universal	5.3	1172	4.7	1046
WSF	5.6	1156	5.0	1041
231	5.0	1133	4.5	1026
Tite-Group	4.5	1121	4.1	1081
AA #5	6.8	1202	6.1	1093
American Select	5.4	1102	4.8	1057

147 Grain Gold Dot HP / TMJ (OAL Tested At: 1.130″)

Powder	Max Charge (grs.)	Max Vel. (fps)	Min Charge (grs.)	Min Vel. (fps)
Blue Dot	5.8	1001	5.1	900
Power Pistol	5.0	975	4.5	872
Viht. 3N37	4.9	989	4.4	866
AA #7	6.8	961	6.1	867
SR 4756	4.6	957	4.2	811
HS-6	5.6	956	5.0	845
Unique	4.3	954	3.8	852
Tite-Group	3.8	864	DNR	DNR
HS-7	6.8	953	6.1	866
WSF	4.5	931	3.8	840
AA #5	5.1	931	4.5	821

125 Grain Lead-RN (OAL Tested At: 1.130″)

Powder	Max Charge (grs.)	Max Vel. (fps)	Min Charge (grs.)	Min Vel. (fps)
WAP	4.6	1012	4.2	921
Unique	4.5	1007	4.1	911
Red Dot	3.6	1004	3.3	885
H. Universal	4.3	991	3.9	899
Bullseye	3.8	962	3.5	929
HP-38	4.2	995	3.9	917
HS-6	5.5	993	5.1	913
700-X	3.4	977	3.2	920
231	4.1	982	3.8	911

(Note: The 124-grain Speer data was provided in my previous response. Let me know if you would like me to reproduce it here for continuity!)

Lab Notes & Reloading Best Practices

Pressure and Crimping

Reloading for the 9mm is not difficult, but one should remember that it is a high-pressure cartridge.
Small changes in component combinations can result in significant pressure increases, and require careful development.
Like most pistol cartridges, the 9mm headspaces from the case mouth.
Bell the case mouth just enough to reliably guide the bullet into position, and then taper crimp just enough to take the bell out of the case.
Using this seating and crimping technique will help ensure proper headspacing.
As with most other cartridges intended for use in autoloading pistols, a firm taper crimp is highly recommended.

Military vs. Commercial Cases

There is little need to use military surplus brass when there are so many good commercial cases available at a reasonable price.
In addition to requiring the extra effort of removing a primer crimp, some military cases have primer pockets that are slightly different from those in commercial cases.
This difference can cause repriming difficulties, especially on progressive equipment.
Powder capacities may not be the same either, and pressure variations can show up.
The general recommendation is to skip the hassle and avoid using military 9mm brass.

Function Testing and Overall Length

The S.A.A.M.I. overall cartridge lengths for this cartridge are 1.000″ minimum and 1.169″ maximum.
It is suggested to seat to lengths on the high end of this range, provided they will function well in your particular firearm.
Because of the wide variation in locking mechanisms and spring rates in 9mm pistols, some may exhibit sluggish function with the slower of the 147 grain loads.
Always load a few test rounds and try them for function before settling on a 147 grain load.

Notes on 9mm Rifles and Carbines

While the 9mm may qualify as a fairly powerful pistol cartridge, it is rather anemic in a rifle.
Whether used in a rifle or handgun, the 9mm is neither adequate nor suitable for use on big game.
When loaded with lighter weight bullets (which show the greatest increase in velocity over handgun data), the 9mm is effective for small game and varmints out to 50 or 75 yards.
When used within its limitations, the 9mm Luger in a rifle can be an enjoyable combination.