Coated bullets and powders to avoid - 1911 Firearm Addicts
Jun 21, 2019 · I would load coated bullets ...per lead specs. If your bullets are "plated" ...check mfg's recommendations but generally you want to load them in between lead and jacketed bullets. True jacketed bullets..load them to published specs. I like TiteGroup as an all around powder. But point is - use published recipes ../ don't wildcat your powder loads.
Hi-Tek Coated Bullets | 1911 Firearm Addicts
Feb 21, 2020 · I have been using coated lead bullets for some years now. I like them better with larger calibers 40/45 or in for 357 Magnum. I tend to continue to use plated for all of my 9mm and 38 Super as I have even had leading issues with coated in these two calibers. Enjoy
Lead vs coated bullets - 1911 Firearm Addicts
Jul 24, 2022 · I use badman coated bullets for .38 spl, ,357 magnum, 44 magnum and 9mm and 50 GI. I use lead for the same calibers except 9mm out of a Glock with that hexagonal barrel. If I keep speeds below 900FPS, I use either, anything over that I use the coated bullets.
Poly coated cast bullets | 1911 Firearm Addicts
Oct 14, 2024 · Been using Blue Bullets since Dave at Precision Bullets retired and really like them. I just pulled up the Brass Monkey Bullets that MacMan21 posted and they look interesting may try a trial pack. Mainly shoot 230 RN’s in .45 and like TC’s in 125 gr 9mm and don’t see those available from Brass Monkey Bullets.
Never Say Never.......Cast Bullets In The 9mm - 1911 Firearm Addicts
Oct 30, 2023 · I have an oven, HF white paint and I did a couple batches and my groups were 2-3x the size! I lost interest in coating very fast. I understand that it isn't all the same and I have had great success with some commercially coated bullets. I had a hard time believing that coating the bullets was a good idea when it first was a big thing 10+years ago.
Anyone know of a source for coated 9 mm SWC? | 1911 Firearm …
Dec 14, 2022 · Bayou Bullets is a leader in premium coated cast bullets to top competition shooters and discriminating reloaders. We use a unique heat-set "HI-TEK Supercoat" manufactured by J&M Specialized Products P/L in Australia.
Sources of bulk bullets | 1911 Firearm Addicts
Apr 27, 2023 · Last 9mm coated was Bayou case 3500 124 gr RN $284.25 + shipping. 9mm 124 Gr. RN Bayou Bullets is a leader in premium coated cast bullets to top competition shooters and discriminating reloaders.
Lead Bullets? | 1911 Firearm Addicts
Mar 29, 2022 · Coated and lead bullets naturally smoke more. Couple that with a hot power like Tightgroup, and you’re belching smoke. So I switched to jacketed for a few bucks more. Another reason for me switching was that the SIG MXP doesn’t do well with coated. And I didn’t want to have to order a bunch of different bullets just to load 9mm.
SNS CASTING NEW 9MM BULLETS - 1911 Firearm Addicts
Mar 4, 2020 · I've just tried my first batch of .45 ACP loads using Sport Pistol and coated bullets, looks extremely promising. Haven't done much with 9mm yet, just because ammo is so cheap right now, but I just got one of the new Lee APP's, and it's looking like it'll speed things up enough to make 9mm worth loading now.
9mm 124gr load with W231? - 1911 Firearm Addicts
Dec 9, 2020 · I have Xtreme 124gr HPCB bullets and w231 left to use. I ran out of power pistol and can't find it anywhere. Just wondering if you guys have any favorite loads with a heavy plated bullet and w231 combo. Not looking for loads , I do have books, just seeing what some good range loads are out of a Glock 19x. I was thinking between 4.0gr and 4.5 grs.