levellinebrad Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 (edited) I just started shooting the precision Delta 180gr bullets. I started wit 1000 last month and I liked them well enough that I bought another 2k a couple of weeks ago. I was originally loading to a 168PF but loaded a few with an added .1 gr of powder. They seemed to be more accurate so I finally chrono'd them. The 1st 3 were running around 960fps but the last 5 were only running around 935fps. I thought that it was my cheap ass chrono on the fritz, even though it has always been the same as every match chrono they have been run across. So, I come home today to load up for SC sectional and I am loading with the new batch of Precision Deltas and I notice that my OAL has gone from 1.165 to 1.180. I had loaded some of these for the Spartanburg match too but they were mostly from the older batch. I think that is why I had different velocities. After I noticed that the new batch was longer, I was looking closer at them and realized that they were not the same profile. The new batch is more narrow at the tip and has a longer profile. I'll post some pics when I have a minute. I thought it was kind of weird. Anybody know if they are using a newer mold or something? Thanks Edited March 27, 2017 by levellinebrad Add pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyOverUnder Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I've never seen the one on the left. All my PDs look like the right side. Interesting find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
levellinebrad Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 The bullet on the left is from my first order. They both weigh 180gr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyOverUnder Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 The bullet on the left is from my first order. They both weigh 180gr. That makes it more interesting. For me at least. I've ordered maybe 5k of these and they've all been the other profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hceuterpe Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Damn.. that's the exact same bullet I use. I really hope they didn't change them!![emoji27] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
levellinebrad Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 On 4/4/2017 at 1:06 AM, hceuterpe said: Damn.. that's the exact same bullet I use. I really hope they didn't change them!! Which profile do yours look like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hceuterpe Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 They definitely look like the one on the right. I got them in October 2016, I think?Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ssanders224 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Hey guys, PD has in fact re-developed the .40 JHPs, although, they are not shipping yet. The "old" style (bullet on the right) is what you should have received. This was a packaging error. However, I think you will really like the new style once you transition. I have been shooting them for several months, and love them. If I'm splitting hairs, they are even a little more accurate than the old design. Among other things, they are now the same ogive as our 180 fmjs, and depending on seating die, no press adjustment (other than powder) is needed when switching between fmj jhp. Sorry for the mix up, give the office a call and they will get you fixed up with the old style if you'd like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hceuterpe Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Ugh, I worked up loads not too long ago. [emoji37]Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtchevy841 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 On 4/7/2017 at 2:31 PM, Ssanders224 said: Hey guys, PD has in fact re-developed the .40 JHPs, although, they are not shipping yet. The "old" style (bullet on the right) is what you should have received. This was a packaging error. However, I think you will really like the new style once you transition. I have been shooting them for several months, and love them. If I'm splitting hairs, they are even a little more accurate than the old design. Among other things, they are now the same ogive as our 180 fmjs, and depending on seating die, no press adjustment (other than powder) is needed when switching between fmj jhp. Sorry for the mix up, give the office a call and they will get you fixed up with the old style if you'd like. Steven so the longer profile is the old style and the shorter of the 2 is the new style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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