
Load Specifications
Load data in caliber 9 x 25 Dillon with .355 | 124gr | Speer TMJ bullet and 156 powders. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above. The recommended powders for this cartridge and bullet combination are Alliant Herco, Baschieri & Pellagri 102 Pistol and Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star.
Important Notice: DO NOT go below Minimum Charge or above Maximum Charge. Since we have no control over the equipment and components used, any responsibility and liability for the results achieved is rejected.
Only powders/loads that match the current filter criteria are displayed: max pressure of a load ≤ 90% of max. standardized pressure, fill rate ≥ 60% and propellant combustion ≥ 80%. Use the sliders above the tables to adjust these thresholds.
Charge: Powder weight in grains. Start with the minimum load and work up carefully.
FR (Fill Rate): Case fill as a percentage. Values above 100% mean compressed loads.
MaxP / %: Maximum chamber pressure in bar and as a percentage of the standardized maximum for this caliber.
V(0): Muzzle velocity in feet per second (fps) at the standardized barrel length.
z (Powder Burn): Estimated propellant combustion percentage at bullet exit.
A valid access license is required to use the Personalized Load Calculator.
You can find more information in our FAQ: How can I use the Personalized Load Calculator?
Max Load - Barrel Length: 5"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate No. 2² | <<locked>> | 68% | 29,211 psi | 81% | 1335 fps | 100% |
| Accurate No. 2² | <<locked>> | 68% | 29,211 psi | 81% | 1335 fps | 100% |
| Accurate No. 2² | <<locked>> | 68% | 29,211 psi | 81% | 1335 fps | 100% |
| Accurate Solo 1000² | <<locked>> | 68% | 29,834 psi | 82% | 1250 fps | 100% |
| Accurate Solo 1000² | <<locked>> | 68% | 29,834 psi | 82% | 1250 fps | 100% |
| Accurate Solo 1000² | <<locked>> | 68% | 29,834 psi | 82% | 1250 fps | 100% |
| Accurate Solo 1250² | <<locked>> | 76% | 31,821 psi | 88% | 1339 fps | 100% |
| Accurate Solo 1250² | <<locked>> | 76% | 31,821 psi | 88% | 1339 fps | 100% |
| Accurate Solo 1250² | <<locked>> | 76% | 31,821 psi | 88% | 1339 fps | 100% |
| ADI AP 100 | <<locked>> | 92% | 31,633 psi | 87% | 1450 fps | 95.7% |
| ADI AP 100 | <<locked>> | 92% | 31,633 psi | 87% | 1450 fps | 95.7% |
| ADI AP 100 | <<locked>> | 92% | 31,633 psi | 87% | 1450 fps | 95.7% |
| ADI AP 70N² | <<locked>> | 64% | 32,706 psi | 90% | 1365 fps | 100% |
| ADI AP 70N² | <<locked>> | 64% | 32,706 psi | 90% | 1365 fps | 100% |
| ADI AP 70N² | <<locked>> | 64% | 32,706 psi | 90% | 1365 fps | 100% |
| ADI APS 350² | <<locked>> | 68% | 31,662 psi | 87% | 1165 fps | 100% |
| ADI APS 350² | <<locked>> | 68% | 31,662 psi | 87% | 1165 fps | 100% |
| ADI APS 350² | <<locked>> | 68% | 31,662 psi | 87% | 1165 fps | 100% |
| ADI APS 450² | <<locked>> | 68% | 30,342 psi | 84% | 1181 fps | 100% |
| ADI APS 450² | <<locked>> | 68% | 30,342 psi | 84% | 1181 fps | 100% |
| ADI APS 450² | <<locked>> | 68% | 30,342 psi | 84% | 1181 fps | 100% |
| ADI AS 30² | <<locked>> | 72% | 32,227 psi | 89% | 1250 fps | 100% |
| ADI AS 30² | <<locked>> | 72% | 32,227 psi | 89% | 1250 fps | 100% |
| ADI AS 30² | <<locked>> | 72% | 32,227 psi | 89% | 1250 fps | 100% |
| ADI AS 50N² | <<locked>> | 68% | 31,546 psi | 87% | 1289 fps | 100% |
| ADI AS 50N² | <<locked>> | 68% | 31,546 psi | 87% | 1289 fps | 100% |
| ADI AS 50N² | <<locked>> | 68% | 31,546 psi | 87% | 1289 fps | 100% |
| Alliant BE-86² | <<locked>> | 72% | 29,530 psi | 81% | 1296 fps | 100% |
| Alliant BE-86² | <<locked>> | 72% | 29,530 psi | 81% | 1296 fps | 100% |
| Alliant BE-86² | <<locked>> | 72% | 29,530 psi | 81% | 1296 fps | 100% |
| Alliant BULLSEYE² | <<locked>> | 68% | 32,692 psi | 90% | 1417 fps | 100% |
| Alliant BULLSEYE² | <<locked>> | 68% | 32,692 psi | 90% | 1417 fps | 100% |
| Alliant BULLSEYE² | <<locked>> | 68% | 32,692 psi | 90% | 1417 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Green Dot² | <<locked>> | 72% | 31,923 psi | 88% | 1296 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Green Dot² | <<locked>> | 72% | 31,923 psi | 88% | 1296 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Green Dot² | <<locked>> | 72% | 31,923 psi | 88% | 1296 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Herco | <<locked>> | 88% | 29,892 psi | 82% | 1378 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Herco | <<locked>> | 88% | 29,892 psi | 82% | 1378 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Herco | <<locked>> | 88% | 29,892 psi | 82% | 1378 fps | 100% |
| Alliant POWER PISTOL*² | <<locked>> | 76% | 31,430 psi | 87% | 1486 fps | 94.8% |
| Alliant POWER PISTOL*² | <<locked>> | 76% | 31,430 psi | 87% | 1486 fps | 94.8% |
| Alliant POWER PISTOL*² | <<locked>> | 76% | 31,430 psi | 87% | 1486 fps | 94.8% |
| Alliant RED DOT² | <<locked>> | 72% | 31,169 psi | 86% | 1257 fps | 100% |
| Alliant RED DOT² | <<locked>> | 72% | 31,169 psi | 86% | 1257 fps | 100% |
| Alliant RED DOT² | <<locked>> | 72% | 31,169 psi | 86% | 1257 fps | 100% |
| Alliant UNIQUE² | <<locked>> | 76% | 31,720 psi | 87% | 1411 fps | 100% |
| Alliant UNIQUE² | <<locked>> | 76% | 31,720 psi | 87% | 1411 fps | 100% |
| Alliant UNIQUE² | <<locked>> | 76% | 31,720 psi | 87% | 1411 fps | 100% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 100² | <<locked>> | 72% | 31,836 psi | 88% | 1286 fps | 100% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 100² | <<locked>> | 72% | 31,836 psi | 88% | 1286 fps | 100% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 100² | <<locked>> | 72% | 31,836 psi | 88% | 1286 fps | 100% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 102 Pistol | <<locked>> | 92% | 32,532 psi | 90% | 1309 fps | 100% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 102 Pistol | <<locked>> | 92% | 32,532 psi | 90% | 1309 fps | 100% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 102 Pistol | <<locked>> | 92% | 32,532 psi | 90% | 1309 fps | 100% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 103 Pistol² | <<locked>> | 68% | 31,415 psi | 87% | 1302 fps | 100% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 103 Pistol² | <<locked>> | 68% | 31,415 psi | 87% | 1302 fps | 100% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 103 Pistol² | <<locked>> | 68% | 31,415 psi | 87% | 1302 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon Clays² | <<locked>> | 76% | 30,574 psi | 84% | 1184 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon Clays² | <<locked>> | 76% | 30,574 psi | 84% | 1184 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon Clays² | <<locked>> | 76% | 30,574 psi | 84% | 1184 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 16,462 psi | 45% | 994 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 16,462 psi | 45% | 994 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 16,462 psi | 45% | 994 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon Universal² | <<locked>> | 68% | 30,429 psi | 84% | 1332 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon Universal² | <<locked>> | 68% | 30,429 psi | 84% | 1332 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon Universal² | <<locked>> | 68% | 30,429 psi | 84% | 1332 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S020² | <<locked>> | 68% | 30,560 psi | 84% | 1355 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S020² | <<locked>> | 68% | 30,560 psi | 84% | 1355 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S020² | <<locked>> | 68% | 30,560 psi | 84% | 1355 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 1 | <<locked>> | 80% | 32,314 psi | 89% | 1342 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 1 | <<locked>> | 80% | 32,314 psi | 89% | 1342 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 1 | <<locked>> | 80% | 32,314 psi | 89% | 1342 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 2² | <<locked>> | 76% | 31,981 psi | 88% | 1339 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 2² | <<locked>> | 76% | 31,981 psi | 88% | 1339 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 2² | <<locked>> | 76% | 31,981 psi | 88% | 1339 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 3² | <<locked>> | 72% | 30,124 psi | 83% | 1286 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 3² | <<locked>> | 72% | 30,124 psi | 83% | 1286 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 3² | <<locked>> | 72% | 30,124 psi | 83% | 1286 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 4² | <<locked>> | 72% | 32,590 psi | 90% | 1296 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 4² | <<locked>> | 72% | 32,590 psi | 90% | 1296 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 4² | <<locked>> | 72% | 32,590 psi | 90% | 1296 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 5² | <<locked>> | 64% | 29,675 psi | 82% | 1204 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 5² | <<locked>> | 64% | 29,675 psi | 82% | 1204 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 5² | <<locked>> | 64% | 29,675 psi | 82% | 1204 fps | 100% |
| Ramshot Silhouette² | <<locked>> | 64% | 32,547 psi | 90% | 1421 fps | 100% |
| Ramshot Silhouette² | <<locked>> | 64% | 32,547 psi | 90% | 1421 fps | 100% |
| Ramshot Silhouette² | <<locked>> | 64% | 32,547 psi | 90% | 1421 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 12² | <<locked>> | 64% | 31,096 psi | 86% | 1309 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 12² | <<locked>> | 64% | 31,096 psi | 86% | 1309 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 12² | <<locked>> | 64% | 31,096 psi | 86% | 1309 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 15,040 psi | 41% | 997 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 15,040 psi | 41% | 997 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 15,040 psi | 41% | 997 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 20² | <<locked>> | 76% | 29,994 psi | 83% | 1385 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 20² | <<locked>> | 76% | 29,994 psi | 83% | 1385 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 20² | <<locked>> | 76% | 29,994 psi | 83% | 1385 fps | 100% |
| Rottweil P 806 | <<locked>> | 84% | 31,009 psi | 86% | 1512 fps | 98.7% |
| Rottweil P 806 | <<locked>> | 84% | 31,009 psi | 86% | 1512 fps | 98.7% |
| Rottweil P 806 | <<locked>> | 84% | 31,009 psi | 86% | 1512 fps | 98.7% |
| SNPE Vectan A0² | <<locked>> | 76% | 29,965 psi | 83% | 1342 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan A0² | <<locked>> | 76% | 29,965 psi | 83% | 1342 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan A0² | <<locked>> | 76% | 29,965 psi | 83% | 1342 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan A1² | <<locked>> | 68% | 30,081 psi | 83% | 1296 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan A1² | <<locked>> | 68% | 30,081 psi | 83% | 1296 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan A1² | <<locked>> | 68% | 30,081 psi | 83% | 1296 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA 9² | <<locked>> | 72% | 32,663 psi | 90% | 1355 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA 9² | <<locked>> | 72% | 32,663 psi | 90% | 1355 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA 9² | <<locked>> | 72% | 32,663 psi | 90% | 1355 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA10² | <<locked>> | 64% | 31,140 psi | 86% | 1191 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA10² | <<locked>> | 64% | 31,140 psi | 86% | 1191 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA10² | <<locked>> | 64% | 31,140 psi | 86% | 1191 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2 | <<locked>> | 84% | 31,444 psi | 87% | 1417 fps | 99% |
| SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2 | <<locked>> | 84% | 31,444 psi | 87% | 1417 fps | 99% |
| SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2 | <<locked>> | 84% | 31,444 psi | 87% | 1417 fps | 99% |
| SNPE Vectan BA9 1/2² | <<locked>> | 72% | 31,792 psi | 88% | 1345 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA9 1/2² | <<locked>> | 72% | 31,792 psi | 88% | 1345 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA9 1/2² | <<locked>> | 72% | 31,792 psi | 88% | 1345 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 2² | <<locked>> | 72% | 31,575 psi | 87% | 1499 fps | 96.5% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 2² | <<locked>> | 72% | 31,575 psi | 87% | 1499 fps | 96.5% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 2² | <<locked>> | 72% | 31,575 psi | 87% | 1499 fps | 96.5% |
| Somchem MP200² | <<locked>> | 68% | 30,037 psi | 83% | 1375 fps | 100% |
| Somchem MP200² | <<locked>> | 68% | 30,037 psi | 83% | 1375 fps | 100% |
| Somchem MP200² | <<locked>> | 68% | 30,037 psi | 83% | 1375 fps | 100% |
| Somchem MS200² | <<locked>> | 72% | 30,211 psi | 83% | 1355 fps | 100% |
| Somchem MS200² | <<locked>> | 72% | 30,211 psi | 83% | 1355 fps | 100% |
| Somchem MS200² | <<locked>> | 72% | 30,211 psi | 83% | 1355 fps | 100% |
| Somchem S221*² | <<locked>> | 64% | 29,356 psi | 81% | 1424 fps | 91.4% |
| Somchem S221*² | <<locked>> | 64% | 29,356 psi | 81% | 1424 fps | 91.4% |
| Somchem S221*² | <<locked>> | 64% | 29,356 psi | 81% | 1424 fps | 91.4% |
| Vihtavuori 3N37² | <<locked>> | 76% | 30,734 psi | 85% | 1424 fps | 99.4% |
| Vihtavuori 3N37² | <<locked>> | 76% | 30,734 psi | 85% | 1424 fps | 99.4% |
| Vihtavuori 3N37² | <<locked>> | 76% | 30,734 psi | 85% | 1424 fps | 99.4% |
| Vihtavuori 3N38* | <<locked>> | 92% | 31,589 psi | 87% | 1476 fps | 90.1% |
| Vihtavuori 3N38* | <<locked>> | 92% | 31,589 psi | 87% | 1476 fps | 90.1% |
| Vihtavuori 3N38* | <<locked>> | 92% | 31,589 psi | 87% | 1476 fps | 90.1% |
| Vihtavuori N105* | <<locked>> | 96% | 29,341 psi | 81% | 1499 fps | 93.1% |
| Vihtavuori N105* | <<locked>> | 96% | 29,341 psi | 81% | 1499 fps | 93.1% |
| Vihtavuori N105* | <<locked>> | 96% | 29,341 psi | 81% | 1499 fps | 93.1% |
| Vihtavuori N320² | <<locked>> | 68% | 31,604 psi | 87% | 1289 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N320² | <<locked>> | 68% | 31,604 psi | 87% | 1289 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N320² | <<locked>> | 68% | 31,604 psi | 87% | 1289 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N32C Tin Starᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 30,182 psi | 83% | 1201 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N32C Tin Starᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 30,182 psi | 83% | 1201 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N32C Tin Starᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 30,182 psi | 83% | 1201 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N330² | <<locked>> | 68% | 30,705 psi | 85% | 1339 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N330² | <<locked>> | 68% | 30,705 psi | 85% | 1339 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N330² | <<locked>> | 68% | 30,705 psi | 85% | 1339 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N340² | <<locked>> | 72% | 29,486 psi | 81% | 1348 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N340² | <<locked>> | 72% | 29,486 psi | 81% | 1348 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N340² | <<locked>> | 72% | 29,486 psi | 81% | 1348 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N350 | <<locked>> | 80% | 29,269 psi | 81% | 1398 fps | 99.3% |
| Vihtavuori N350 | <<locked>> | 80% | 29,269 psi | 81% | 1398 fps | 99.3% |
| Vihtavuori N350 | <<locked>> | 80% | 29,269 psi | 81% | 1398 fps | 99.3% |
| Winchester AutoComp ² | <<locked>> | 76% | 31,256 psi | 86% | 1348 fps | 100% |
| Winchester AutoComp ² | <<locked>> | 76% | 31,256 psi | 86% | 1348 fps | 100% |
| Winchester AutoComp ² | <<locked>> | 76% | 31,256 psi | 86% | 1348 fps | 100% |
Recommended = one of the top powders for this cartridge and bullet combination.
Start Load - Barrel Length: 5"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate No. 2² | <<locked>> | 60% | 22,582 psi | 62% | 1214 fps | 99.1% |
| Accurate No. 2² | <<locked>> | 60% | 22,582 psi | 62% | 1214 fps | 99.1% |
| Accurate No. 2² | <<locked>> | 60% | 22,582 psi | 62% | 1214 fps | 99.1% |
| Accurate Solo 1000² | <<locked>> | 60% | 23,844 psi | 66% | 1155 fps | 100% |
| Accurate Solo 1000² | <<locked>> | 60% | 23,844 psi | 66% | 1155 fps | 100% |
| Accurate Solo 1000² | <<locked>> | 60% | 23,844 psi | 66% | 1155 fps | 100% |
| Accurate Solo 1250² | <<locked>> | 60% | 20,566 psi | 57% | 1152 fps | 100% |
| Accurate Solo 1250² | <<locked>> | 60% | 20,566 psi | 57% | 1152 fps | 100% |
| Accurate Solo 1250² | <<locked>> | 60% | 20,566 psi | 57% | 1152 fps | 100% |
| ADI AP 100*² | <<locked>> | 68% | 17,056 psi | 47% | 1132 fps | 85.3% |
| ADI AP 100*² | <<locked>> | 68% | 17,056 psi | 47% | 1132 fps | 85.3% |
| ADI AP 100*² | <<locked>> | 68% | 17,056 psi | 47% | 1132 fps | 85.3% |
| ADI AP 70N² | <<locked>> | 60% | 28,964 psi | 80% | 1309 fps | 100% |
| ADI AP 70N² | <<locked>> | 60% | 28,964 psi | 80% | 1309 fps | 100% |
| ADI AP 70N² | <<locked>> | 60% | 28,964 psi | 80% | 1309 fps | 100% |
| ADI APS 350² | <<locked>> | 60% | 26,571 psi | 73% | 1093 fps | 100% |
| ADI APS 350² | <<locked>> | 60% | 26,571 psi | 73% | 1093 fps | 100% |
| ADI APS 350² | <<locked>> | 60% | 26,571 psi | 73% | 1093 fps | 100% |
| ADI APS 450² | <<locked>> | 60% | 24,976 psi | 69% | 1102 fps | 100% |
| ADI APS 450² | <<locked>> | 60% | 24,976 psi | 69% | 1102 fps | 100% |
| ADI APS 450² | <<locked>> | 60% | 24,976 psi | 69% | 1102 fps | 100% |
| ADI AS 30² | <<locked>> | 60% | 23,670 psi | 65% | 1122 fps | 100% |
| ADI AS 30² | <<locked>> | 60% | 23,670 psi | 65% | 1122 fps | 100% |
| ADI AS 30² | <<locked>> | 60% | 23,670 psi | 65% | 1122 fps | 100% |
| ADI AS 50N² | <<locked>> | 60% | 25,440 psi | 70% | 1194 fps | 100% |
| ADI AS 50N² | <<locked>> | 60% | 25,440 psi | 70% | 1194 fps | 100% |
| ADI AS 50N² | <<locked>> | 60% | 25,440 psi | 70% | 1194 fps | 100% |
| Alliant BE-86² | <<locked>> | 60% | 20,929 psi | 58% | 1152 fps | 100% |
| Alliant BE-86² | <<locked>> | 60% | 20,929 psi | 58% | 1152 fps | 100% |
| Alliant BE-86² | <<locked>> | 60% | 20,929 psi | 58% | 1152 fps | 100% |
| Alliant BULLSEYE² | <<locked>> | 60% | 25,991 psi | 72% | 1306 fps | 100% |
| Alliant BULLSEYE² | <<locked>> | 60% | 25,991 psi | 72% | 1306 fps | 100% |
| Alliant BULLSEYE² | <<locked>> | 60% | 25,991 psi | 72% | 1306 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Green Dot² | <<locked>> | 60% | 23,757 psi | 66% | 1171 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Green Dot² | <<locked>> | 60% | 23,757 psi | 66% | 1171 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Green Dot² | <<locked>> | 60% | 23,757 psi | 66% | 1171 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Herco² | 6.4 gr | 60% | 15,084 psi | 42% | 1056 fps | 97% |
| Alliant Herco² | 6.4 gr | 60% | 15,084 psi | 42% | 1056 fps | 97% |
| Alliant Herco² | 6.4 gr | 60% | 15,084 psi | 42% | 1056 fps | 97% |
| Alliant POWER PISTOL*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 19,624 psi | 54% | 1227 fps | 86.7% |
| Alliant POWER PISTOL*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 19,624 psi | 54% | 1227 fps | 86.7% |
| Alliant POWER PISTOL*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 19,624 psi | 54% | 1227 fps | 86.7% |
| Alliant RED DOT² | <<locked>> | 60% | 23,351 psi | 64% | 1135 fps | 100% |
| Alliant RED DOT² | <<locked>> | 60% | 23,351 psi | 64% | 1135 fps | 100% |
| Alliant RED DOT² | <<locked>> | 60% | 23,351 psi | 64% | 1135 fps | 100% |
| Alliant UNIQUE² | <<locked>> | 60% | 20,798 psi | 57% | 1204 fps | 99.6% |
| Alliant UNIQUE² | <<locked>> | 60% | 20,798 psi | 57% | 1204 fps | 99.6% |
| Alliant UNIQUE² | <<locked>> | 60% | 20,798 psi | 57% | 1204 fps | 99.6% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 100² | <<locked>> | 60% | 22,989 psi | 63% | 1152 fps | 100% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 100² | <<locked>> | 60% | 22,989 psi | 63% | 1152 fps | 100% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 100² | <<locked>> | 60% | 22,989 psi | 63% | 1152 fps | 100% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 102 Pistol² | 6 gr | 60% | 14,707 psi | 41% | 1001 fps | 100% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 102 Pistol² | 6 gr | 60% | 14,707 psi | 41% | 1001 fps | 100% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 102 Pistol² | 6 gr | 60% | 14,707 psi | 41% | 1001 fps | 100% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 103 Pistol² | <<locked>> | 60% | 24,424 psi | 67% | 1201 fps | 100% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 103 Pistol² | <<locked>> | 60% | 24,424 psi | 67% | 1201 fps | 100% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 103 Pistol² | <<locked>> | 60% | 24,424 psi | 67% | 1201 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon Clays² | <<locked>> | 60% | 21,147 psi | 58% | 1037 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon Clays² | <<locked>> | 60% | 21,147 psi | 58% | 1037 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon Clays² | <<locked>> | 60% | 21,147 psi | 58% | 1037 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss² | <<locked>> | 60% | 7,556 psi | 21% | 732 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss² | <<locked>> | 60% | 7,556 psi | 21% | 732 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss² | <<locked>> | 60% | 7,556 psi | 21% | 732 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon Universal² | <<locked>> | 60% | 24,149 psi | 67% | 1227 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon Universal² | <<locked>> | 60% | 24,149 psi | 67% | 1227 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon Universal² | <<locked>> | 60% | 24,149 psi | 67% | 1227 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S020² | <<locked>> | 60% | 24,076 psi | 66% | 1247 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S020² | <<locked>> | 60% | 24,076 psi | 66% | 1247 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S020² | <<locked>> | 60% | 24,076 psi | 66% | 1247 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 1² | <<locked>> | 60% | 19,160 psi | 53% | 1115 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 1² | <<locked>> | 60% | 19,160 psi | 53% | 1115 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 1² | <<locked>> | 60% | 19,160 psi | 53% | 1115 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 2² | <<locked>> | 60% | 20,856 psi | 58% | 1161 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 2² | <<locked>> | 60% | 20,856 psi | 58% | 1161 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 2² | <<locked>> | 60% | 20,856 psi | 58% | 1161 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 3² | <<locked>> | 60% | 22,365 psi | 62% | 1158 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 3² | <<locked>> | 60% | 22,365 psi | 62% | 1158 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 3² | <<locked>> | 60% | 22,365 psi | 62% | 1158 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 4² | <<locked>> | 60% | 23,453 psi | 65% | 1158 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 4² | <<locked>> | 60% | 23,453 psi | 65% | 1158 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 4² | <<locked>> | 60% | 23,453 psi | 65% | 1158 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 5² | <<locked>> | 60% | 26,440 psi | 73% | 1158 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 5² | <<locked>> | 60% | 26,440 psi | 73% | 1158 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 5² | <<locked>> | 60% | 26,440 psi | 73% | 1158 fps | 100% |
| Ramshot Silhouette² | <<locked>> | 60% | 28,529 psi | 79% | 1358 fps | 100% |
| Ramshot Silhouette² | <<locked>> | 60% | 28,529 psi | 79% | 1358 fps | 100% |
| Ramshot Silhouette² | <<locked>> | 60% | 28,529 psi | 79% | 1358 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 12² | <<locked>> | 60% | 27,354 psi | 75% | 1253 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 12² | <<locked>> | 60% | 27,354 psi | 75% | 1253 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 12² | <<locked>> | 60% | 27,354 psi | 75% | 1253 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14² | <<locked>> | 60% | 7,179 psi | 20% | 732 fps | 97.9% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14² | <<locked>> | 60% | 7,179 psi | 20% | 732 fps | 97.9% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14² | <<locked>> | 60% | 7,179 psi | 20% | 732 fps | 97.9% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 20² | <<locked>> | 60% | 18,710 psi | 52% | 1171 fps | 99.9% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 20² | <<locked>> | 60% | 18,710 psi | 52% | 1171 fps | 99.9% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 20² | <<locked>> | 60% | 18,710 psi | 52% | 1171 fps | 99.9% |
| Rottweil P 806*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 13,663 psi | 38% | 1106 fps | 85.8% |
| Rottweil P 806*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 13,663 psi | 38% | 1106 fps | 85.8% |
| Rottweil P 806*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 13,663 psi | 38% | 1106 fps | 85.8% |
| SNPE Vectan A0² | <<locked>> | 60% | 19,160 psi | 53% | 1135 fps | 99.1% |
| SNPE Vectan A0² | <<locked>> | 60% | 19,160 psi | 53% | 1135 fps | 99.1% |
| SNPE Vectan A0² | <<locked>> | 60% | 19,160 psi | 53% | 1135 fps | 99.1% |
| SNPE Vectan A1² | <<locked>> | 60% | 23,685 psi | 65% | 1194 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan A1² | <<locked>> | 60% | 23,685 psi | 65% | 1194 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan A1² | <<locked>> | 60% | 23,685 psi | 65% | 1194 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA 9² | <<locked>> | 60% | 22,814 psi | 63% | 1194 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA 9² | <<locked>> | 60% | 22,814 psi | 63% | 1194 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA 9² | <<locked>> | 60% | 22,814 psi | 63% | 1194 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA10² | <<locked>> | 60% | 27,978 psi | 77% | 1148 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA10² | <<locked>> | 60% | 27,978 psi | 77% | 1148 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA10² | <<locked>> | 60% | 27,978 psi | 77% | 1148 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 16,462 psi | 45% | 1096 fps | 90.9% |
| SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 16,462 psi | 45% | 1096 fps | 90.9% |
| SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 16,462 psi | 45% | 1096 fps | 90.9% |
| SNPE Vectan BA9 1/2² | <<locked>> | 60% | 22,902 psi | 63% | 1201 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA9 1/2² | <<locked>> | 60% | 22,902 psi | 63% | 1201 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA9 1/2² | <<locked>> | 60% | 22,902 psi | 63% | 1201 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 2*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 21,031 psi | 58% | 1283 fps | 90.3% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 2*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 21,031 psi | 58% | 1283 fps | 90.3% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 2*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 21,031 psi | 58% | 1283 fps | 90.3% |
| Somchem MP200² | <<locked>> | 60% | 23,714 psi | 65% | 1260 fps | 99.8% |
| Somchem MP200² | <<locked>> | 60% | 23,714 psi | 65% | 1260 fps | 99.8% |
| Somchem MP200² | <<locked>> | 60% | 23,714 psi | 65% | 1260 fps | 99.8% |
| Somchem MS200² | <<locked>> | 60% | 21,292 psi | 59% | 1191 fps | 99.9% |
| Somchem MS200² | <<locked>> | 60% | 21,292 psi | 59% | 1191 fps | 99.9% |
| Somchem MS200² | <<locked>> | 60% | 21,292 psi | 59% | 1191 fps | 99.9% |
| Somchem S221*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 25,570 psi | 71% | 1345 fps | 88.9% |
| Somchem S221*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 25,570 psi | 71% | 1345 fps | 88.9% |
| Somchem S221*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 25,570 psi | 71% | 1345 fps | 88.9% |
| Vihtavuori 3N37*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 18,840 psi | 52% | 1184 fps | 94.3% |
| Vihtavuori 3N37*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 18,840 psi | 52% | 1184 fps | 94.3% |
| Vihtavuori 3N37*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 18,840 psi | 52% | 1184 fps | 94.3% |
| Vihtavuori 3N38* | <<locked>> | 84% | 25,193 psi | 69% | 1355 fps | 86% |
| Vihtavuori 3N38* | <<locked>> | 84% | 25,193 psi | 69% | 1355 fps | 86% |
| Vihtavuori 3N38* | <<locked>> | 84% | 25,193 psi | 69% | 1355 fps | 86% |
| Vihtavuori N105* | <<locked>> | 84% | 20,479 psi | 56% | 1302 fps | 86% |
| Vihtavuori N105* | <<locked>> | 84% | 20,479 psi | 56% | 1302 fps | 86% |
| Vihtavuori N105* | <<locked>> | 84% | 20,479 psi | 56% | 1302 fps | 86% |
| Vihtavuori N320² | <<locked>> | 60% | 25,208 psi | 70% | 1198 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N320² | <<locked>> | 60% | 25,208 psi | 70% | 1198 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N320² | <<locked>> | 60% | 25,208 psi | 70% | 1198 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star² | 4.6 gr | 60% | 12,560 psi | 35% | 886 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star² | 4.6 gr | 60% | 12,560 psi | 35% | 886 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star² | 4.6 gr | 60% | 12,560 psi | 35% | 886 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N330² | <<locked>> | 60% | 23,438 psi | 65% | 1224 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N330² | <<locked>> | 60% | 23,438 psi | 65% | 1224 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N330² | <<locked>> | 60% | 23,438 psi | 65% | 1224 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N340² | <<locked>> | 60% | 20,494 psi | 57% | 1181 fps | 99.7% |
| Vihtavuori N340² | <<locked>> | 60% | 20,494 psi | 57% | 1181 fps | 99.7% |
| Vihtavuori N340² | <<locked>> | 60% | 20,494 psi | 57% | 1181 fps | 99.7% |
| Vihtavuori N350*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 16,201 psi | 45% | 1112 fps | 92.3% |
| Vihtavuori N350*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 16,201 psi | 45% | 1112 fps | 92.3% |
| Vihtavuori N350*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 16,201 psi | 45% | 1112 fps | 92.3% |
| Winchester AutoComp ² | <<locked>> | 60% | 20,160 psi | 56% | 1155 fps | 100% |
| Winchester AutoComp ² | <<locked>> | 60% | 20,160 psi | 56% | 1155 fps | 100% |
| Winchester AutoComp ² | <<locked>> | 60% | 20,160 psi | 56% | 1155 fps | 100% |
Recommended = one of the top powders for this cartridge and bullet combination.
* not dangerous but load has suboptimal powder burnt with possible characteristics such as extensive muzzle flash or inaccurate loads.
² fill rate low - you might want to consider using a filler to ensure proper ignition.
ᴾ possible press load - work up slowly to this load while watching for signs of excessive pressure.
This overview compares 156 powders for 9 x 25 Dillon loaded with the .355 | 124gr | Speer TMJ. Rottweil P 806 delivers the highest muzzle velocity at 1,512 fps; across all powders the maximum-charge window runs from 994 fps to 1,512 fps. Hodgdon TrailBoss gives the best case fill at 100 %, and 36 of the 156 powders fall inside the usable 80–100 % fill window.
Relative to the caliber's maximum pressure (250 MPa), the top charges use 41–90 %, leaving at least 10 % headroom. Hodgdon TrailBoss, Hodgdon TrailBoss, Hodgdon TrailBoss reach 100 % fill or more at maximum charge, so these are compressed loads: they need a long drop tube to seat cleanly and react sensitively to the case capacity of your own brass lot. Alliant Herco, Baschieri & Pellagri 102 Pistol, Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star rank at the top here: for 9 x 25 Dillon with the .355 | 124gr | Speer TMJ they combine a high case fill with complete burn and sit in the upper velocity band. As outliers, Alliant POWER PISTOL, Alliant POWER PISTOL, Alliant POWER PISTOL burn incompletely and react more sensitively to barrel length and temperature. ADI APS 350, ADI APS 350, ADI APS 350 stay subsonic at start load. Always begin at the start load and work up in small increments while checking case and primer for pressure signs.