lucky strike Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 I've just started shooting steel challenge matches a couple months ago and I've been using plated bullets....recently bought a bunch of JHP's thinking I would switch to those to get better accuracy. I was talking with a competitor at the last match though and he was saying that people that use JHP are putting others in danger and basically only a jerk would do it. Just wondering what the opinion is out there on using JHP's....i bought a bunch of 124gr Montana Gold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 So FMJs don't frag when they hit steel? JHP will probably frag a little more but I don't think its that much more. I could be wrong and I use CMJs just because that is what feeds best in my 9mm 1911. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speculatorking Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 I use JHP's at around 1050 fps no problem here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucky strike Posted May 6, 2010 Author Share Posted May 6, 2010 So FMJs don't frag when they hit steel? JHP will probably frag a little more but I don't think its that much more. I could be wrong and I use CMJs just because that is what feeds best in my 9mm 1911. He was saying that you should only use lead or copper plated stuff....he said using anything with a jacket is "irresponsible and dangerous". I was just checking to see if it would be considered "bad form" if I showed up with JHP's....i didn't think it would but I thought I'd check here since i'm a relative SC newbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnhurd Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 He's just trying to get a deal on your JHPs............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn jones Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 there is now rule against using jhp. i use them, but i will switch to cmj cause i got a deal on some 115gr. lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnhurd Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Where is this new rule posted?? This is all that is on site, maybe you are referring to a local range thingy AMMUNITION There will be no multiple-projectile or magnum loads allowed. All rounds must travel a minimum of 750 FPS. Competitors whose ammunition does not make minimum velocity will be disqualified from the match(es) where the sub-standard ammunition was used. In the rimfire event, .22 Long Rifle ammunition must be used (no powderless cases allowed). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougCarden Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 The competitor is mistaken. JHPs are just fine, and are much more accurate as well. Some steel matches have a max. velocity for JHPs so the splatter is kept to a minimum, but for Powder puff SC loads JHPs are just fine. I would love to hear the guy's reason for you using JHPs as being a Jerk....sounds like he doesn't know as much as he thinks he does.... DougC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrispies Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 JHP's aren't a problem... other than the price tag. As long as you make the 750fps minimum, there shouldn't be an issue. If anybody in the conversation was being a jerk... ah, but I won't go there. Don't sweat it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trodrig Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Never heard of a rule against JHP's. All I shoot for steel are 115gr JHP's. I know lots of other shooters that shoot JHP's as well for steel. Is it maybe a club rule that they don't want people using JHP's on steel? Do they disallow JHP's on USPSA courses of fire that contain plates and/or poppers?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 it is posble to push one too fast with a light bullet. The Rem. golden saber JHP 88 gr .356 going ...FAST! Yep a buddy kept pushing the bullet to make the comp "Feel" good put a pice in my arm and thin another guy spouted Red on the practice field the day before the main event. His bullets got banned and we ended up driving around looking for 38 super in a stange town. Set up the crono at home later and some of the rounds bumped over 17,000 fps = I watch him closer now, Just ask to see my Scar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Set up the crono at home later and some of the rounds bumped over 17,000 fps = I watch him closer now, Just ask to see my Scar :surprise: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 DougCarden is absolutely correct! The person telling you this really doesn't know what he is talking about. Enjoy your deal on JHPs and good luck with your SC matchs!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwin garcia Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 This might interest you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegot38 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 (edited) I agree that JHPs are fine. I shoot CMJ's out of my open gun but JHP's from my Ltd gun for steel. Both fragment just fine. Mike Edited June 24, 2010 by mikegot38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 There is a crowd that believes certain bullets frag shooters more than others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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