njl Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I've been playing around recently with X-Treme 147gr bullets. Freak spoke highly of them. Searching for load data today, I found some posts here from a couple years ago where a few people were complaining these bullets were crap they wouldn't use if they were free. Were there some QC issues back around 2008? I don't have any complaints with them so far. I'm shooting them in Glocks and loading them with Universal Clays or WST. Here's my data so far: 1.155" OAL 3.14gr Universal 794.5fps 3.3gr Universal 851.0fps 3.42gr WST 870.0fps 3.48gr WST 884.4fps 1.142" OAL 3.6gr WST 896.4fps 1.118" OAL 3.3gr Universal 861.4fps 1.145" OAL 3.5gr WST 886.0fps These were collected in a couple of sessions...I played around a bit with OAL. The main thing I'm wondering is, how far can Universal be pushed with this load? Hodgdon's online data for Universal and 147gr says 3.0-3.3gr. I've found a few references saying that Lyman previously published 3.5gr as max for 147gr. I'm not currently shooting anything where PF matters, but if I were, the Universal load doesn't quite have enough FPS. Between the two, I think I prefer Universal...but I'm wondering if I can safely get them up to around 885fps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow10mm Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Currently loading the Xtreme 147gr with 4.1gr WSF at 1.125 for 920fps in a 4 inch barrel. Going to try some JHPs and see about improving accuracy. I use the Xtreme load for suppressor applications, not match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njl Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 3.4gr Universal at 1.120 got me into the 88xfps range in a G17 (don't have my data with me now). That's right about 130pf, which I think should be fine. I ran some through a G26 as well. Lost some velocity of course, but I wanted to see that they'd function. Accuracy with this load was very good...shooting hand held at 10yds, it gave me nice small groups with multiple bullets using the same holes. I only ordered 1000 of these to try out, and I started into the second box last night, loading more of the 1.120" with 3.4gr Universal. I can see getting spoiled by these. My 124gr loads were already noticeably softer shooting than factory 115gr ammo. These 147gr loads are much softer shooting than the 124s. Shooting factory 115gr after some of these 147s would probably feel like shooting a .40. I'll have to look at what I have on hand in 124gr and decide if or how much more 147 to order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bello Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 wasnt this answered on www.glocktalk.com? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njl Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 wasnt this answered on www.glocktalk.com? Not really. I posted it over there after not getting any responses here initially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildWest N AZ Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 (edited) Its funny seems as if we are both working on finding out what works best with what powder and bullet weight. I just got some X-treme 9mm's myself, and have been very pleased with how they have preformed so far. Will be ordering some more. 147's will give you softest felt recoil for sure Edited January 28, 2011 by WildWest N AZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njl Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 Its funny seems as if we are both working on finding out what works best with what powder and bullet weight. I just got some X-treme 9mm's myself, and have been very pleased with how they have preformed so far. Will be ordering some more. 147's will give you softest felt recoil for sure Better hurry. I ordered 2k from TJ Conevera last night. His site says there are only 3 1000's left in stock. I shot a bunch of these (the 3.4gr Universal, X-Tremem 147, 1.120") today, and I really like them. 4.3-4.4gr Universal under a 124gr FMJ/CMJ/JHP works well too, but the 147s have way less recoil...which I know sounds silly for 9mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickAument Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I've used Xtremes in 9, 40, and 45.... while there seems to be some negative feedback I tend to think it's the one doing the loading versus any issue with the bullets. I've used Xtremes over 25 years ( yes I'm an old fart) and have NEVER had issue with them in any caliber. I'm only loading 9's now....115's for steel, 147 for IDPA, etc and 124's hell I don't know why I just have a bunch. When Sportsman's warehouse went out of business I bought like EVERY Xtreme bullet they had in 9mm!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tac_driver Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Load 5 Firearm: Glock 19 Date: 02/20/11 Temp: 51 Bullet: Berry's Type: PRN Weight: 147Grs. Case: Winchester Crimp: 0.375 Primer: WolfSP COL: 1.150 Powder: Univ Weight: 3.4 PBA: 0.70 Density: 50% 5 Drop: 17grs. PF: 130 Shots: 3 String: 9 PF Tgt Vel: 855 – 920 LO: 887.4 HI: 893.6 AVG: 890.3 ES: 6.16 SD: 3.00 Comments: clean,soft shooting, accurate, won't try to go higher starting to show some signs of high pressure (some flatening of primers but still rounded on edges). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc90 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 I recently got some of t he 147's as well.. following Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njl Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 I moved on to other bullets. I had tumbling issues I couldn't figure out with these in my G34 and decided I liked bullets like Bayou's 147gr FP better. This thread was 5+ years old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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