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Pulling bullets from questionable loads isn't all bad. Remembering what a pain it is will help you make sure you do it right the first time. Have fun, be safe.

Clays is not a powder I would call smokey. Lead boolits and lube make smoke and that is probably what you are seeing especially if you are used to factory ball ammo. The primers wouldn't have any...

Byrd,
Most of what I shoot in my various 9m/m Glocks is a 147 LFP with 3.5 Unique. The heavier i.e. slower bullet seems to lead less in my experience. I do have a buddy that is into IDPA shooting...

Byrd,
I have loaded lead for my Glocks for 16 or 17 years now. In the models chambered for 9m/m I have settled on two loads. 125 LRN with 4.5 Unique and 147 LFP with 3.5 Unique. I will get a bit of...

Versifier,

You have some valid points about the heavier .22 bullets. In the wind or at long range the longer bullets do fly better and provide some extra punch for coyotes. If expected ranges are...

While I've not shot any factory loaded 40 grain V-Maxs I have handloaded several thousand. IMO they are some of the most accurate 22 caliber varmint bullets going. Your .627 group seems to back that...

I have been following this procedure for some time now and it works very well for me also. Even if you run a batch or two without adding more polish a bit of mineral spirits will keep the dust down...