lablover Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Just loaded and shot a load of 147gr Rainier plated HP I loved the way they shot but would like to get away from plated bullets. I used these because they were available and I wanted to start my new to "pistol" reloading. I would much prefer to use jacketed bullets. My club shoots pins indoors during the winter (starting in November) I'm sure the 1000 Rainier plated I bought will be well gone by then. Any suggestions on a good replacement (jacketed) for the Rainier 147 plated HP ? I have no issues trying 124's as well. I have a sample (100) of some PD 124 JHP. I just want to have a nice light recoil and stick in the 130 ish PF range. I use titegroup right now but a friend is going to give me a pound of n320 to try out. My ultimate goal is to get a round put together so I can shoot 3 gun matches and be able to knock down steel. The 147's are the ticket I think but cant seem to find a 147gr Jacketed HP. I like the hollow points because I think it gives better accuracy....I could be way off base??? For those that ask whats wrong with a plated bullet..................I have no clue...nothing I guess. I just want to ue jacketed and I think the price increase is minimum. I also prefer Redheads to Blonds! LOL Thanks in advance Guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbosik Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Try zero and montana gold bullets.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lablover Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 Try zero and montana gold bullets.. I'd love to try the Zero's but anyone on the planet have them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 zero & mg .. I'd love to try Zero's but anyone have them MG is all you'll need. Great bullets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vluc Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Zero 147 FMJ's in stock, JHP's - unknown date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProGunGuy Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Montana Gold 124 JHP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Plated bullets suck at least for me. They cost as much or more than Montana Gold Jacketed bullets when bought in bulk. Plated bullets can't be driven too fast, can't be crimped too hard and even when you do everything just perfect they still are not as accurate as jacketed or lead cast bullets. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Precision Delta makes a good bullet. Been shooting their 147fmj for while now, good accuracy, fairly cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trident Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 MG 147g w/ 3.8 N320 @ 1.135 from MP9 Pro is 132pf and more accurate and softest load I have found. 3.6 is 120-125. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njl Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Either PD's 147gr FMJ-TC or MG's 124gr JHP will work well. The PD if you want to minimize recoil. What sort of pin setup/rules does your club use though? If you have to clear pins from the front of a deep table, 9mm is quite a handicap. The serious shooters will be shooting .45acp or .44's. If you just have to knock them over / knock them off the back or off a shallow table, then 9mm isn't too big a setback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lablover Posted September 29, 2012 Author Share Posted September 29, 2012 Either PD's 147gr FMJ-TC or MG's 124gr JHP will work well. The PD if you want to minimize recoil. What sort of pin setup/rules does your club use though? If you have to clear pins from the front of a deep table, 9mm is quite a handicap. The serious shooters will be shooting .45acp or .44's. If you just have to knock them over / knock them off the back or off a shallow table, then 9mm isn't too big a setback. Darn good question. NEver did it and will be my first try in November. It's a 3 gun club. Hey, I may have to get another pistol just to knock bowling pins off a table...OH DARN And knowing how competitive my Wife is, I can see a 45 in her future as well. They also do combat style shooting indoors during the winter months. Funny....I'll show up with a Mod 29 S&W.....LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLSlim Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I've had luck getting Zero 147 HP from Powder Valley when Roze didn't have them in stock. PD FMJ always seem to run great and are usually available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayonaise Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I've never loaded 147's before. I bought some PD 147 FMJ (not the TC's). Plan on using Tite Group because I have a bunch. Would appreciate some OAL info for these. I figure I'll start at 3.1 and move up for minor and accuracy. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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