Whats your favorite coated bullet

[CodyAxon]

I'm biased toward Blue Bullets because they're the only thing I've ever used, but they're pretty neat.

[9x45]

Carl, you can run HiTek coated bullets out of any hammer forged barrel (polygonal). I've pushed them to well over 1,400 fps in my Glock 31. 

My favorite is a local guy, Black and Blue Bullets out of Yucca Valley. He only sells locally at a 25K minimum, but has shooter reps who deliver the product to the ranges within 150 miles.

125 grain Truncated Cone Round Nose on the right, 124 TC Bayou on the left. I think they are equal in quality, but because Black and Blue is local to me, it's more than 20% savings in $$$$.

 

 

 

[Targetpractice]

2 hours ago, JLeeCZ said:

Too many people use SNS to have them fall into "other".

Sorry. I never heard of them before

[9x45]

I did just order some Blue Bullet 147 gr RN 9mm's to try in my 357SIG for major. And am trying to get some of those "down under Aussie" bullets from WestCatings. They are a 158 gr designed especially for the 357SIG.

[superluckycat]

Blue Bullets.  But they're all I've tried.because I'm lazy and hate adjusting my press.

[Out of Ammo]

125 BBI is the bullet for me.  I've shot thousands without a problem. Excellent customer service.

[Targetpractice]

I see the blue bullets are very poplular. I have heard they turn peoples hands blue. Is that a non issue to the blue bullet users or is it like the one guy saying thats all he knows?

[Sarge]

30 minutes ago, Targetpractice said:

I see the blue bullets are very poplular. I have heard they turn peoples hands blue. Is that a non issue to the blue bullet users or is it like the one guy saying thats all he knows?

My hands get dirty when I reload, when I shoot etc. Blue or black fingers makes no difference

[Targetpractice]

1 hour ago, Sarge said:

My hands get dirty when I reload, when I shoot etc. Blue or black fingers makes no difference

I wear gloves when i reload and rub my ammo in a towel after they come off press to get rid of excess lube. My hands dont really turn a color when i load magazines because of that.

[billdozer]

13 hours ago, Targetpractice said:

I see the blue bullets are very poplular. I have heard they turn peoples hands blue. Is that a non issue to the blue bullet users or is it like the one guy saying thats all he knows?

You get a little blue residue on your finger tips, it washes right off. I've tried a lot of different brands of bullets, but have stuck with blues for the last two years. Bullets should be the least talked about part of your shooting find a consistent product, and use it consistently. Ive been shooting the 135's 9mm in 3 gun and pcc, and couldn't be happier with them. In limited in shooting the 180's. If anyone wants a discount code to try out some blue bullets PM me and ill hook you up.

thebluebullets.com

 

Edited October 12, 2016 by billdozer

[Sarge]

13 minutes ago, billdozer said:

You get a little blue residue on your finger tips, it washes right off. I've tried a lot of different brands of bullets, but have stuck with blues for the last two years. Bullets should be the least talked about part of your shooting find a consistent product, and use it consistently. Ive been shooting the 135's 9mm in 3 gun and pcc, and couldn't be happier with them. In limited in shooting the 180's. If anyone wants a discount code to try out some blue bullets PM me and ill hook you up.

thebluebullets.com

 

Too bad some blue bullet shooters like to bad mouth other brands. I won't buy them. BBI supports so many matches and shooters. Great bullets, great prices, and Chandler is top notch.

[Vanniek71]

45 minutes ago, Sarge said:

Too bad some blue bullet shooters like to bad mouth other brands. I won't buy them. BBI supports so many matches and shooters. Great bullets, great prices, and Chandler is top notch.

I'd like info on this, and the source considering I've heard it the other way around. 

And I shoot Blues with no troubles after 10k rounds + (And I have heard no bad mouthing in this timeframe either...just saying)

[billdozer]

It's funny you mention that.  I've heard it too. I asked the owner about the bad blood one day, he said he doesn't even know chandler, let alone have any bad feelings towards him. They both make good products, both support the shooting sports, just because they're competitors doesn't mean they have to dislike each other. He doesn't know where/how this got started, because it wasn't by him.

[Sarge]

3 hours ago, Vanniek71 said:

I'd like info on this, and the source considering I've heard it the other way around. 

And I shoot Blues with no troubles after 10k rounds + (And I have heard no bad mouthing in this timeframe either...just saying)

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[hiker88]

Ibejiheads...no color residue on my hands whenever I load. I'm currently using their 145 gr RN in 9mm and have used their 124 gr, 135 gr, 147 gr in 9mm, 180 gr and 200 gr for 40, 230 gr for 45. 

I've used other coated brands before but I'm using Ibejiheads exclusively at the moment.

[zombywoof]

Mine of course.

[RudyVey]

I like Acme the best.

[IHAVEGAS]

Anybody have any comparative accuracy data? 

Seems as if most of us just find something that works and stop at that. 

Apparently, pretty much everything works. 

[.45er]

I have been using 147 gr in 9mm and 200 gr with my .40 cal   

I have been happy with the results so far.  

[ArrDave]

I've had good luck with Acme.  I like the profiles from Bayou a little bit better, but not enough to pay a premium for them.  I *REALLY* like the 124 Bayou TCG, but again, not enough to pay extra.

[mpom]

Prefer Lucky13. They offer a discount as well (NCGO, good for 10% off)

Edited October 13, 2016 by mpom

[rustybayonet]

I'm casting my own now. I am able to keep the quality where I want it, on every bullet.

9mm 125gr RN and .45 230gr TC

I use powder coat with no leading and smoke seems less than hightec.

[jcc7x7]

Bayou

Cause when everything went crazy four or five years ago and no one had bullets, Donnie/Bayou got me a case so I could keep shooting. Everyone else I called said I had to go on the waiting list.

Plus Bayou's shoot great for me

That said, I've used SnS, BBI, Blue, Black and Blue, and a few others and never had a problem with any.

Don't like the new 147 NLG mold as in my guns it has to be load a lot shorter, so I stick with the old style lube grove in the 147 9mm bullet.

I appreciate all these guys for keeping us supplied and sponsoring matches

[yellowfin]

Blue Bullets in the 147gr FP variety for me in 9 and 200 gr SWC in .45.  For .40 I use King Shooters Supply purple bullets.  

[BASE772]

SNS 9mm 147 grain flat points and their 230 grain round nose.