JLeeCZ Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I've used both in 147 gr and can't tell a diiference in accuracy. I may just not be that good of a shot. Anyone notice a real difference? I switched from plated to the Hi-Tek supercoat lead last year and have been very happy with them. Been a while since I have shot plated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of Ammo Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I've been shooting BBI coated bullets the last few years and do not have any problems with accuracy. Before that I was shooting JHPs from Montana Gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brisix Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 (edited) In my tests Berry's 124Gr HBRN have been my most accurate bullet in my CZ SP-01 Tactical. I could not get the same same hole accuracy from Blue Bullets or SNS. I received an sample order of black and blue bullets but the alot of the bullets coating had rubbed off in shipping. I didn't even both testing. Nice company good customer service. Seems they have less coating then SNS. Plus I use TG and the coated smoked more than I liked. I could try a different powder like N320 but what I have works and I can get a good price on Berry's. Edited May 18, 2015 by brisix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny4 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I am very happy with my polymer coated 147gr from a local company called Leatherhead bullets. You would have to use coarse sandpaper to remove the coating. Den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I've shot many thousands of hitek coated (from 4 bullet makers) and thousands of frontier cmj (and some extreme and berrys but mostly frontier). In both production guns and in a ported and compd open gun. Accuracy very similar for me. With the right load all shot great. The CMJ are a little bit cleaner in my open gun though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLeeCZ Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 I'm trying to consolidate down to one bullet. If accuracy is the same, I want a profile that I can shoot in all of my guns without having to go too short with OAL, especially my guns with a shorter chamber like my CZ and Sig 320. I'm out of SNS 147s and about to order a case. The Xtreme profile allowed a longer OAL and is a good bullet but I prefer the SNS which has already showed it's accuracy in my Glock. I didn't experiment with different lengths the last time I had the SNS bullet. Have been lucky to accumulate a good supply of WSF which is suppose to be good for 147s. Last time I loaded tham, all I had was AA7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasref Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 You did'nt say what profile you're using so I assume it's a RN 147. If loading short for a particular gun then you could just load them all to that OAL. May not be the most accurate, but would be the easiest. I think you can use one bullet style but one OAL may be a little tough. Load some different ones and make notes. You'll find the right one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLeeCZ Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 You did'nt say what profile you're using so I assume it's a RN 147. If loading short for a particular gun then you could just load them all to that OAL. May not be the most accurate, but would be the easiest. I think you can use one bullet style but one OAL may be a little tough. Load some different ones and make notes. You'll find the right one. The SNS is a groovelss flat point/nose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19852 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I've used a lot of Extreme bullets and a lot of Bayou, Black & Blue Bullets Hitech coated. Accuracy wise I see very little difference between the coated and plated. What decides it for me is I use less powder with the coated bullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdinga Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 My accuracy preferences fall the following order: Zero 147 JHP-unicorn status. Hard to find but they shoot great when you have a couple K Zero 147 FMj-2nd place PD 147 FP fmj-just a great bullet that works Bayou 147 FP-Throw in some VVn320, WSF or WST and you win! Zero .356 125 JHP-4.2 VVn320 Zero 125 .355 JHP and 5.0 grains fo WSF PD 124 JHP 4.2 VVn320 loaded to 1.100 PD 124 JHP 4.0 grains of WSF to 1.10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JigSaw Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 The only issue I have when comparing Plated to Coated is the hardness of the lead. all of the plated bullets I've tested are very soft and will change shape on you a little. Hard cast lead that is coated is much more consistent when manipulated through a press or gun (deformation and setback from my experience) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywatcher Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 i dont see a difference so i have stayed with plated after i shoot the rest of the bbi bullets as clean up is easier with plated and plated does shoot better groups.plus cheaper as this coating thing is just fad right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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