I would think the load data for painted bullets would be near the same as it is for lead or plated bullets, as long as the diameters & weights are the same.

The 9mm ammunition was Inceptor 84-grain RNP and Ruger +P 80-grain ARX. Membership is free and we welcome all types of shooters, whether you're a novice or a pro. They are, after all, very different from anything we usually put down our bore. My experience with these guns is that these are typical group sizes that I see with factory ammunition. I just shot 100 rounds of lucky 13 9 mm zombies and i detected no foul odor and they shot great now to load another 900 of them. By totally encapsulating the bullet with this non-toxic coating, the lead to bore contact is eliminated along with the smoke and leading associated with traditional cast bullets. What Gun Would You Use to Hunt a Werewolf? Figure 1. Additional benefits of the polymer bullets include less recoil, less bullet drop and reduced ricochet from steel targets. If you want to try something different, this new copper/polymer ammunition should be high on your list. by Brad Miller, Ph.D. - Shop 9mm Shop .38/.357

Polycase shows an 88-grain bullet on their website, while my Polycase ammunition has a 107-grain bullet. Traditional wax lubed and identical coated bullets used for accuracy comparison. Do they shoot straight? CIMARRON BULLETS leave cleaner hands and loading dies. The unconventional nature of these bullets raises questions about how well they shoot. I see a lot of continued growth in the use of coated bullets. Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in the December 2016 issue of Gun Digest the Magazine.

CIMARRON BULLETS are cast lead bullets coated with a HI-TEK Super Coat which molecularly bonds to the bullet during the curing process.

That’s good news. Copyright © 2020 Range 365. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Coatings come in a variety of colors. They're designed to prevent leading, eliminate smoke, keep your bore clean, and deliver exceptional accuracy. Vaporized? ). This means they won’t fail to perform as designed from being plugged up like a hollowpoint can. Nice to see it coming around finally. We purchase in large quantities to ensure consistent quality. Bear Creek moly coated bullets: no website, phone: 209-874-4322. Polymer is making its way into all aspects of the shooting sport, from polymer frames to polymer coatings on bullets. I noticed a distinct smell when these rounds were fired. Care must be taken not to remove (scrape) the coating off the bullet as it is being seated. For example, I’ve found three different advertised weights for the .40 S&W ARX bullets. ). The ARX bullets do not expand. DG Bullets are coated, lead cast bullets made on machinery specifically designed for coated bullet production and coated with Hi-Tek Supercoat. Range 365 may receive financial compensation for products purchased through this site. Caribou Media Group earns a commission from qualifying purchases. Quick view Choose Options. Learn how your comment data is processed. I have never smelled any vaporized smell, what so ever, after shooting L13 bullets. The Ruger website shows a 97-grain bullet, but the Cheaper Than Dirt website shows Ruger ammunition with a 107-grain bullet. Figure 5. Thank you! The ARX rounds produced smaller groups than the RNP/TNP bullets in all three guns. Are you shooting indoors? The polymer bullets weigh roughly 70 percent of that of conventional lead bullets. Bullets are made to order, please visit our shipping policy page for more details. Use to get lead at dealerships (wheel weights) for years, but now they use those alloy weights. Discussion in 'Reloading' started by njl, Jun 8, 2019. Our bullets are specially purposed for competitive shooters who need an accurate bullet with no barrel leading, no smoke, and at a price comparable to a non coated lead bullet. As of this writing, Polycase bullets are available in .380 Auto, 9mm Luger, .38 Spl, .357 Magnum, .40 S&W, .45 Auto and .45 Colt ammunition for handguns. It was a stronger smell than what I’ve experienced with polymer-coated lead bullets, which have their own distinct odor. This means they can be driven to higher velocities, which aids in producing the hydrostatic effects.

This differs from conventional hollowpoint bullets that rely on expansion. Accuracy was tested with 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 Auto ammunition fired from guns mounted in a Ransom Rest. What's our coating? The bullets come in two flavors, solid or fluted. Is there a "sticky" already started on painted bullet suppliers & prices here in GT somewhere? Get the 74th edition of the World's Greatest Gun Book.

With Sport Pistol, Alliant is jumping into that pool too with data for coated bullets. Finally, it is up to the maker of the bullet to apply coatings correctly for best results. I have noticed that and Accurate has done a nice job lately too with coated bullet data.

Seems like an awful lot of work, not to mention the mess. One bullet of each type was pulled and weighed.

It does show that injection-molded bullets can shoot as accurately as traditional jacketed or lead bullets.

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PC Ammo is a polymer coated - no copper jacket.

They have exceeded our expectation and outperformed various lead competitors. Ruger ARX Self-Defense Ammo First Viable Polymer Bullet for Lethal Force? Most were close to the advertised weight. Now polymer is a major component of the bullet itself. Discussion in 'Reloading' started by Guncrank, Jun 28, 2015. Come for the info, stay and make some friends.. We work hard to bring the best Glock Forum! Traditional lead bullets are cast (left) or swaged (right). Since lead has been scare in my area, i`ve been using ALOT of plated bullets just to save on using up all my lead i have stashed away. The solids have the same profile as conventional bullets with a round or flat nose and are suitable for practice and training. Glock Talk is the #1 site to discuss the world’s most popular pistol, chat about firearms, accessories and more.

Figure 7. Figure 6. The .40 S&W ammunition was Inceptor 114-grain TNP and 107-grain ARX. Some coated cast bullet makers include a design with no lube groove in their lineup (right) in addition to the traditional design with a lube groove (left). Thank you! Polymer Composite Bullet Accuracy Put to the Test. Now polymer is a major component of the bullet itself.

My go to load for 147gr(sns 147 gr NLG FP) has been 3.8gr WSF but recently went up to 4.0. The manufacturer claims that ARX bullets create “temporary (wound) cavities that match or exceed any bullet in the same caliber.” The ARX bullets have significant penetration in gelatin but generally stop by 16 inches, thereby reducing the chance of over-penetration. The wax-lubed and polymer coated groups are nearly the same size, but the coated bullet groups are smaller. CIMARRON BULLETS are cast lead bullets coated with a HI-TEK Super Coat which molecularly bonds to the bullet during the curing process.

I don't know if that's what it is but they are definitely burning a bit and you smell it, at least in an indoor range. Velocity was recorded with a Shooting Chrony chronograph at about 10 feet. 45 Caliber 230 Grain RN Hi-Tek coated bullets. Figure 2.

We carry a large variety of hard cast lead bullets and Polymer Coated bullets for Cowboy Action Shooters, IPSC, IDPA, Speed Steel and all reloading enthusiasts, including the weekend reloader. Team Almost Missed The Games (Part 3), A Parent's Guide To Getting Started In The Shooting Sports, London 1908 Olympics: The U.S. All of these bullet designs offer something different than conventional expanding hollowpoint bullets. The test guns were a Glock G19, a Para Ordnance .40 Smith & Wesson pistol with a 5-inch Ed Brown barrel and a Caspian 1911 .45 Automatic pistol with a 5-inch Kart barrel. The polymer coating used on these bullets is Hi-Tek Coating. Springfield Armory Introduces XD-M Elite 3.8″ Compact. If the bore of a firearm is rough due to poor maintenance or poor machining, Hi-Tek will not work as intended. I guess we`ll see where it all goes for powder coating. Just because they’re different it doesn’t mean that they don’t behave like our customary fare. http://www.brazosprecision.com/9mm_c_15.html, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. We offer the finest quality hard cast lead bullets for reloading. Please try again. Hope we`ll see more data coming soon. Get 12 Issues a year of the country's best firearms writing. 41 Caliber 215 Grain SWC Hi-Tech coated. We at The Blue Bullets make cost effective bullets for anyone who wants to enjoy the Shooting Sports.

This lubricity reduces friction-related heat as the bullet traverses the bore. Sometimes a gun doesn't like a particular bullet/load, and it takes time to find a combo that works, be it cast, coated or jacketed. As of this time, i can buy plated bullets cheaper than i can buy the painted bullets. Disclosure: These links are affiliate links. The .45 Auto ammunition was Inceptor 130-grain RNP and Ruger 118-grain ARX.

The bullets come in two flavors, solid or fluted. A Bonnier Corporation Company. Team Almost Missed The Games (Part 2), © 2020 National Rifle Association of America. The bullets actually look "wet" and are very slippery. Hi-Tek bullets must be sized properly to the bore of the firearm they are being used in, just like every other lead bullet out there. Consider upgrading your membership for less than a box of bullets! PC Ammo is more accurate. Loads for .458 SOCOM are made by SBR Ammunition, and .50 Beowulf is made by Alexander Arms. Video: Bullet Selection in Windy Conditions, Full-Sized Hot Rod: The Kimber 4-inch K6s Target, 5.56 Winchester 62gr FMJ 200 rounds $109.99, 9mm Luger Winchester 115gr 20 rounds $24.99, 9mm Luger Winchester 115gr FMJ 200 rounds $73.99, 7.62x39 TulAmmo 122gr 1000 rounds $349.99, 6 On-Target Concealed Carry Insurance Options (2020), 9 Affordable Double-Barrel Shotgun Options (2020), 8 Budget AR-15 Options: More Bang For The Buck (2020), Best Concealed Carry Handguns For Women (2020). Check the bullet manufacturer's website for details. One litre's worth (7 oz.) Privacy Policy   •   Contact Us   •   Warnings   •   FAQs   •  © 2020 National Rifle Association of America. So there's no lead fouling in the bore and the splash-back on steel targets is minimized. Unlock additional features, and fewer ads while browsing. FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OF 1,000 OR CASE QUANTITIES!. Figure 3.

All rights reserved. ships in $8.00 flat-rate box This destroys bullet fit and decreases accuracy and increases fouling. Did Dirty Harry Use .44 Specials in his Model 29?!

Figure 4. Accuracy of 10-shot groups ranged from around 2 inches to a little over 4 inches. I`ve had to take some chances myself just to find loads that would work for my cast 9`s & 45`s for quite some time. PC Ammo is coated, there is no metal contact with the bore, thus no lead fouling. WSF just a bit slower burning than Universal. Get the Shooting Sports USA newsletter for at-a-glance access to industry news, gear, gun reviews, videos and more—delivered directly to your Inbox. The polymer coated bullets produced slightly smaller 15-shot groups than the wax lubed bullets. $25.00 - $53.75. The solid bullets are either a round nose RNP (Round Nose Precision) or flat nose TNP (Truncated Nose Precision) configuration. The ARX bullet’s uniquely shaped fluted nose is designed to harness hydraulic force in a fluid medium to transfer kinetic energy to the target, and it is ideal for self-defense.

Been wondering if the journey is worth it delving into powder coating my own stuff.