I've Given Up

[AB]

I am back to simply ordering jacketed bullets for as long as I can afford to. Because of the munchkin, and also because some of the people I know who have been shooting only slightly longer than me have tested with high lead levels in their blood, I decided about a year ago to no longer shoot cast bullets. Didn't want the raw lead around the house for little hands to find.

So I began a journey through many types of plated, coated, and other types of magic bullets, and none of them offer the accuracy potential of straight-up jacketed bullets. I have tried Berry's, Rainiers, Xtreme, Precision, Bayou, and many I have forgotten. I changed my belling profile from the "blunderbuss" type most common in reloading equipment to a "cup" style that closely mimics the factory profile. I tried the Glock factory barrel and a traditionally rifled one. I tried heavy crimps to no crimps and everything was inferior.

Jacketed it is, until I run out of money or find a winning combination of bullet/crimp/barrel that is as accurate as I need them to be.

[Airgator0470]

You're damn nifty with a pistol... if anyone can get a bad bullet to shoot good it would be you. I'm glad I don't shoot in matches, I'm a sore loser and don't want to lose the fun factor of shooting just to shoot.

What will be your go to bullet for now?

[AB]

The Montana Gold 180 JHP. It's a non-expanding hollow-point, with the purpose being the lead is poured in the front of the bullet, making for an extremely uniform base and an excellent front. Much more expensive than I want to be shooting day-to-day, but with Nationals right around the corner I don't need to be worrying about my bullets for the time being.

[Frady]

Montana gold and Zeros are so nice, but damn the price is hard to justify.

I don't think I shoot quite well enough to justify them over bayou, but the difference is real.

[AB]

Even though Rainiers are cheaper, shipping is included with Montana Gold's prices. Once I pay to have the Rainiers shipped, it's within $40 per 2,500 for the Montana Gold. Once I realized I was only paying 1.6 cents per bullet less for a vastly inferior product, the decision was a no-brainer.

I'm such a target feedback junkie, I have to KNOW that the result downrange is 100% on me. I'm big on imprinting the right techniques into the subconscious mind, and my brain can't convince itself it's doing right if the hits aren't there to prove it.

[Airgator0470]

Have you tried these guys plated bullets?

http://shop.rmrbullets.com/

[AB]

I have not. I may explore their stuff after Nationals, though.

[bumblebee]

I should probably get tested, I am going through about 200 - 300 lbs of lead per month, but i always wear gloves and rarely touch the shot.

[e.money83]

thats a lot of lead, dude...

[bumblebee]

3000 to 4000 shells a month...