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9mm Cast Bullet Range Testing with Alliant e3

I recently cast bullets for 9mm with the NOE HTC358-133-RN mold, powder coated them with Eastwood Lime Green, and sized them to .358". I am now working up a load with Alliant e3 powder, which is a challenge since there is no published load data for this or a similar bullet. I am shooting these from my Beretta 92S.
Gathering data on velocity using True Blue powder
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Gathering data on velocity using True Blue powder

I was finally able to get to the range and gather some velocity data using Ramshot True Blue by Western Powders. The two bullets used were the Lee 356-124-2R and the NOE HTC-358-133-RN. The lighter Lee bullets seemed to prefer a lighter charge while the heavier bullet from NOE preferred a higher charge. This goes […]
9mm 90gr XTP 7 Barrel Length test
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9mm 90gr XTP 7 Barrel Length test

Today on Alaskan Ballistics we’re shooting the 90gr XTP from Hornady in 9mm Luger with 7 different firearms to test velocity and three firearms to test penetration. You Might Be Surprised. Alaskan BallisticsI’m just a regular guy who likes guns, hunting, and ballistics.