Art Yeo Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 All, I received my first 2,000 MG bullets. I know many of you are fans of MG and had good experiences with them but when I spot checked a few bullets from each box, they were consistently lighter than the advertised weight in grains. Did you notice the same thing with your MG purchases? FYI: The rest of the bullets from other manufacturers were all above the advertised weight. Let's see how they shoot today when I go to the range ... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Santiago Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I've never had that problem with MG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn-rgr Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 MG is all I shoot. They vary in weight, but are just fine for this game!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLM Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Consistent weight is what matters. I'd much rather have my "115" bullets weigh 114.63, 114.78 and 114.57 than 115.3, 115.9 and 116.2. And yes those are 114 numbers are the actual weights of the three 115 JHP bullets I reached in and grabbed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Yeo Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 [...] I'd much rather have my "115" bullets weigh 114.63, 114.78 and 114.57 than 115.3, 115.9 and 116.2. [...] What's the technical advantage(s) for this statement? Please share your thots. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcs Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Consistent weight is what matters. I'd much rather have my "115" bullets weigh 114.63, 114.78 and 114.57 than 115.3, 115.9 and 116.2. And yes those are 114 numbers are the actual weights of the three 115 JHP bullets I reached in and grabbed. Huh! I'd rather have it the other way around (for trips to the chrono) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLM Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 The more consistent the weight, the more consistent the velocity. That gives the potential for a more accurate load. Is it really that important for USPSA? Usually not, but when there are mini poppers at 45 to 50 yards it's nice to know that your gun will shoot one inch groups at that distance. Getting that accuracy with a bullet that varies in weight is more times than not harder than with a consistent bullet weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLM Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Consistent weight is what matters. I'd much rather have my "115" bullets weigh 114.63, 114.78 and 114.57 than 115.3, 115.9 and 116.2. And yes those are 114 numbers are the actual weights of the three 115 JHP bullets I reached in and grabbed. Huh! I'd rather have it the other way around (for trips to the chrono) More powder my friend! At least in my experience I've always been able to find a velocity comfortably over Minor / Major that yields very good accuracy. My Schuemann barrel likes more powder. It will shoot into a paster at 25 running my current load. At just over major, let's just say it was... unimpressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgary Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I've noticed that the bullets have gotten a little lighter in recent years. I shoot their 124gr JHP in 9-major... for years, the bullets were always spot-on at 124.1 gr. The last couple of boxes I opened, they were consistently 123.4 gr. Not a huge difference, but... enough to think about while waiting my turn at the chrono station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerba Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 i remember switching to MGs because the weight was more consistent. i remember my 124 were at 124 give or take only a tenth. I was shooting Raineers before and the variances were up to a gr. even. not good when you are weighing the lighter bullet at chrono. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezco Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 10s of thousands of rounds of MG bullets in various calibers with the most consistent weight as advertised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intel6 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 (edited) Buddy picked up a case of the MG 121's for the IPSC nationals and I helped out with working up some loads. I tossed some on my scale and got 121.7,121.7,121.6,121.7, 121.7. As long as they are consistent,the actual weight doesn't relaly matter as long as it is close to the advertised weight. Neal in AZ Edited August 22, 2012 by Intel6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 My 121's are usually right at 121.3 or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Yeo Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) Weight variations aside, accuracy is up there: pleasing to shoot. Their 230gr 45ACP FMJ seem to be backordered for weeks. Anyone know when that return? Edited August 23, 2012 by Art Yeo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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