wkywthunter Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 I am new to reloading, and I'm looking for a reasonably priced bullet to load for use in IDPA and 3-gun. I want something with a solid reputation and that will shoot consistent, (hopefully small) groups to be effective for matches. I like the 180's that I have been buying already loaded. They don't seem to have the muzzle flip that the lighter ones do. Can you recommend one that has done well for you? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burket Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Yes. I like Montana Gold JHP in 180GR for 40S&W. I use Winchester 231 powder with Winchester Small Pistil Primers. Wish you the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSCaster2 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 (edited) Check us out! http://www.snscasting.com We have several .40's to choose from including 180's. If you want consistency and good value, these are for you! Edited May 15, 2012 by SNSCaster2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a matt Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Check out Rainier Ballistics. They have been shooting great. 180 with the 5"and 165 in my 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkywthunter Posted May 15, 2012 Author Share Posted May 15, 2012 (edited) Thanks for the suggestions. Please keep them coming. I meant to add... I may have jumped the gun a little, but I already bought an 8 lb keg of Hodgdon Titrgroup, and some Federal small pistol primers. Hopefully it will work with the projectile I end up with. Burket, why do you use JHP? I'm curious. Edited May 15, 2012 by wkywthunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a matt Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 JHP are Accurate . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burket Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 As A Matt answered also, I was told they were more accurate. If they are, they exceed my current skill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEH Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Check us out! http://www.sncasting.com We have several .40's to choose from including 180's. If you want consistency and good value, these are for you! this would be a great choice,,..he not only makes the bullets he shoot them to.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover0020 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 I use SNS 180g bullets and love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmitchl Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 +1 on SnS cast bullets. They are the best cast bullets I've used. He takes the time to pack them for shipment so they arrive intact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bshooter Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 SNS Casting is the best lead bullet on the market. I shoot them exclusively and couldn't be happier. Price is right and they take care of the little guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmbaccolyte Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 I mostly shoot cast bullets, but then I don't use Titegrope. I've heard that Titegrope & cast bullets smoke terribly. You might want to do a search on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blu46and2 Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 I shoot plated 180 gr bullets in front of 4.1 gr of VV N320 out of a 5" SVI, makes minor, runs the gun with a 10# spring and is very soft. Considering upping the spring a bit for slide lock reloads in IDPA, 110# spring doesn't always strip the first round off sometimes needs a little love tap to get it into battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mertbl Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 I'm using a Montana gold 180 JHP over 4.3 grains of titegroup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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