Dragon11 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Getting ready to shoot production division with Glock 34 using Bayou Bullets. Before I order and spend the money, what weight are guys using? I'm looking at 124 gr. vs. the 160 gr. bullets in 9mm, using Super Field powder. I have two concerns. One, which weight is better for reducing recoil. And second, which weight is better for putting down steel in USPSA. I thought most guys were using the lighter bullet, but just wanted to make sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Heavier bullet will make the recoil feel less and drop the steel better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcj81 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) Most seem to shoot 124's or 147's Ive used both, I seem to like 124's just a personal preference. Ive never shot anything over 147's Edited September 2, 2013 by Jcj81 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I thought most guys were using the lighter bullet Light bullets in Open, heavy bullets in Production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon11 Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 Heavier bullet will make the recoil feel less and drop the steel better. That helps but leads me to another question. I think Bayou sells 147 gr. also. Which is the better heavier bullet 147 gr or the 160 gr.? And, if the heavier bullet reduces recoil why aren't more guys shooting 40 caliber, with heavier bullets? Not that I plan on shooting a 40, I'm just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I think most do shoot heavy bullets in .40, 180-200, for major anyhow. In minor, that heavy of a bullet will feel pretty sluggish in the slide velocity. How you doin', Ed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRobson Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 WSF+ a 147 makes a good load Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 That helps but leads me to another question. I think Bayou sells 147 gr. also. Which is the better heavier bullet 147 gr or the 160 gr.? And, if the heavier bullet reduces recoil why aren't more guys shooting 40 caliber, with heavier bullets? Not that I plan on shooting a 40, I'm just curious. I have only test fired 160s over a crono and they are stupid soft, but I hear that they're not really accurate at or near 125pf; which is also why the principle of "heavy bullet, sold recoil" has its limit, a big bullet can only go so slow and still be accurate. Too slow and bullets start tumbling. So you can have a soft .40 Minor load with 180s, but it may not group worth a damn until you push it up to 145-150pf. 147 seems to be the most popular heavy bullet for 9 Minor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon11 Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 WSF+ a 147 makes a good load That helps but leads me to another question. I think Bayou sells 147 gr. also. Which is the better heavier bullet 147 gr or the 160 gr.? And, if the heavier bullet reduces recoil why aren't more guys shooting 40 caliber, with heavier bullets? Not that I plan on shooting a 40, I'm just curious. I have only test fired 160s over a crono and they are stupid soft, but I hear that they're not really accurate at or near 125pf; which is also why the principle of "heavy bullet, sold recoil" has its limit, a big bullet can only go so slow and still be accurate. Too slow and bullets start tumbling. So you can have a soft .40 Minor load with 180s, but it may not group worth a damn until you push it up to 145-150pf. 147 seems to be the most popular heavy bullet for 9 Minor. After the help and education I'll run with the 147 gr. bullets. Makes sense to me. I appreciate all the info. I plan on ordering some this week. I think most do shoot heavy bullets in .40, 180-200, for major anyhow. In minor, that heavy of a bullet will feel pretty sluggish in the slide velocity. How you doin', Ed? What's happening Bob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superdude Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 You can see the data that supports what people have been saying here at the link below. http://38super.net/Pages/Recoil.html#Anchor-47857 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombieHunter Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 (edited) I run 147 gr with 4.1 gr of WSF in my Glock 34 for Production. Super accurate and very soft. Also knocks steel over very well. Last chrono was about 140 PF at 1.125 OAL using Zero JHP. I'm sure you could lower that a few tenths of a grain for Bayou's and get the same results. I've shot thousands of Montana Gold 124's also.. and much prefer the 147 grain loads. Edited September 3, 2013 by ZombieHunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigsauerfan Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 like most i'm sold to 147's .went with 124/125's couple times,prefer the heavy one. slower muzzle flip ,like more progressive in a way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon11 Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 I noticed that 147 Bayou's have the flat tip. Does that make that much of a difference versus an all round nose bullet for feeding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I noticed that 147 Bayou's have the flat tip. Does that make that much of a difference versus an all round nose bullet for feeding? My buddy just picked up 1K of the Bayou 147 and they shot great out of his G34 using TG. He is shooting a match with them this coming weekend however so far, so good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecil Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 i shoot 124gr bullets... don't have any problem downing steel targets.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stick Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 never shot 147gr, but I do shoot the 124gr with TG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammer1911 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 124s with WST or 231. Real soft and accurate to boot. JMHO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandof Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Currently shooting 125s due to having a ton of them. Actually prefer the 147s. Gandof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pskys2 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 There's more load data for 124/147 in 9mm. 160's start getting a bit long in a 9mm. I'm using the 358 160 Bayou's in 38 short colts, close to a 9mm in volume, in a 627 at 130+pf and they are super accurate. The issue comes as the pressures start dropping at lower velocities, depending on powder they start getting dirty. It's a personal preference, 124's will feel snappier than a 147, but to some the 147's feel sluggish. If your new at this, you will see the front sight easier with 147's and may very well work better for you. As you progress you may want to try the 124's, they will probably feel better to you by then. Of course I'll throw another wrench at you, with a slow powder like WSF the 124's will feel softer than most other 124 loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Ed Started with 124's and got talked into trying 147's. Went back to 124's. 147's were too sluggish for me. Plus you get a lot more bullets for the money! As far as which knocks steel down better? They all knock steel down just fine. There are several million threads on that topic on here. When you read them all you still won't have a clear answer. Get some 124's. My 34 would feed any bullet shape I tried in it. Don't sweat that part of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glockdude1 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 This is like asking if someone prefers a Chevy, Ford, or Dodge.... The heavier bullet will reduce muzzle flip and feel softer, but is it more accurate in a timed stage??.....if the timer has gone off, what bullet is more accurate for YOU?...every shooter, gun, and adrenaline pumping through the human body is different.... My suggestion is to buy 200 of each and take them to the range and have someone put a timer on you..the results will dictate which way you should go.. ..Good Shooting.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougCarden Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Get 500 of each. Load them up. Go shoot them on timer. See what works best for you...then buy a bunch...... Good luck, DougC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L3324temp Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I am using 135's and do find they drop steel better than 115's at the PF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I like these - 130 gr LSWC with 3.2 grains of Clays and a Tula SRP (KVB-223). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH45 Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 That helps but leads me to another question. I think Bayou sells 147 gr. also. Which is the better heavier bullet 147 gr or the 160 gr.? And, if the heavier bullet reduces recoil why aren't more guys shooting 40 caliber, with heavier bullets? Not that I plan on shooting a 40, I'm just curious. I have only test fired 160s over a crono and they are stupid soft, but I hear that they're not really accurate at or near 125pf; which is also why the principle of "heavy bullet, sold recoil" has its limit, a big bullet can only go so slow and still be accurate. Too slow and bullets start tumbling. So you can have a soft .40 Minor load with 180s, but it may not group worth a damn until you push it up to 145-150pf. 147 seems to be the most popular heavy bullet for 9 Minor. I run Zero 180 jhps, in .40 for IDPA, at 130-135pf, and they group about an inch at 25 yards out of my STIs, but, there are times it seems I'm waiting for the slide to close to take my next shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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