9x18 Makarov Cartridge - Load Data

Sources of Load Data

  • Sierra 50th Anniversary Reloading Manual
  • Accurate Arms Loading Book (AA5)
  • Internet (rec.guns, C&R FFL Mailing List)
  • Additional data available at Makarov.com Page.

    Test Equipment

    Firearm used for testing is a newly manufactured Bulgarian Makarov.
    A Pact Model 1 Chronograph was used to collect the data.
    Dies manufactured by RCBS (carbide).

    Load Data Tables

    These tables are still under construction.

    9x18 Makarov Load Data by Powder Type-Bullet Type
    AA5-Sierra FPJ 100gr AA5-Sierra JHP 95gr AA5-Speer Gold Dot 90gr
    HS6-Sierra FPJ 100gr HS6-Sierra JHP 95gr HS6-Speer Gold Dot 90gr
    Unique-Sierra FPJ 100gr Unique-Sierra JHP 95gr Unique-Speer Gold Dot 90gr
    Bullseye-Sierra FPJ 100gr Bullseye-Speer FMJ 95gr Bullseye-Speer Gold Dot 90gr
    AA5-Lead RN 93gr Bullseye-Lead RN 93gr HS6-Lead RN 93gr
    AA5-Hornady XTP 95gr Bullseye-Hornady XTP 95gr HS6-Hornady XTP 95gr

    9mm Makarov Surplus and Commercial Information
    Fiocchi - JHP 90gr CorBon - JHP 95gr Hornady XTP - JHP 95gr
    Fiocchi - FMJ 95gr MFS - Hungary - FMJ 93gr Norinco - FMJ 95gr
    Czech S&B - FMJ 93gr Russian - FMJ 95gr Amer. Eagle - FMJ 95gr
    CCI - FMJ 95gr East German - FMJ 93gr Silver Bear - JHP 120gr
    Mesko - FMJ 93gr TBD TBD

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