I don’t care for plated bullets. (Accuracy issues)
Most of the cheaper ammo, especially 9x19, uses them. Lead and coated lead bullets are often the same or cheaper than plated bullets, as a component.
So why don’t I see nice lead or powder coated lead 147 gr new or reloaded ammo for sale?
Yes I reload my own but it goes fast and I wish I could buy some.
147 gr FMJ is pretty expensive.
Simple demand. Most guys prefer a plated bullet for blaster/practice ammo. I know I wouldn’t even look at non-jacket or plated bullets.
Hell, I don’t shoot anything but JHP handloads in pistols.
The one exception is hunting revolvers, I use cast lead, gas check bullets.
Guess we all have our cross to bear.
You wouldn’t shoot Federal Syntech Action Pistol? Why?
I tried some of that. Was kinda sloppy. Looked it up and found it was a common issue.
Apparently Federal uses a crimp die at the end of the loading process and it distorts bullets, decreasing accuracy.
I forget what weight of the stuff I have tried but it’s purple.
While I’m pretty sure I see accuracy decreases with plated bullets and syntech it shows up more with PCC’s.
Because eco-tards would throw bigger hissyfits than they already do over firearms?!
I suspect that its because most people that are into coated bullets have a Dillon or a Mk7 and are loading 10s of thousands a year.
I like them.
Yea, well…I guess I’m at the point I need to decide how much 9mm I plan to shoot in my remaining life and buy enough or buy a faster reloading rig.
I lean towards just buying the ammo. I have alot, but not alot in every caliber. :rolleyes:
I’ve enough .25 & .32, I reload all my revolver cartridges (.32 mag, .44 Russian, .38 Colt Short +p, .38 Special, .357 mag) and .45 acp and enjoy it, but if I’m going to continue shooting .380 I need to buy more and I know i need more 9x19 (124-147 gr) to be “comfortable”.