BeerBaron Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 (edited) I don't think the smoke looked too bad in those vids. Autocomp is kind of a smoky powder too. Edited August 2, 2015 by BeerBaron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red magnum Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I'm using AutoComp and Bayou 124gr. No leading in the comp and I don't notice the smoke when shooting, when watching a video of it there is some more smoke than usual an ROs tend to ask what the funky smell is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCFbUBqS1DU_XJICncwGLmEA Me with 115 blue bullets, 177 PF 7.5gn autocomp Thanks! That's exactly what I wanted to see. Looks pretty awesome, I guess I'll have to load up some and try it out. Sent from the range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMike Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCFbUBqS1DU_XJICncwGLmEA Me with 115 blue bullets, 177 PF 7.5gn autocomp Wow, those projectiles are smoking! I take it is 9mm Major? Thanks for the vids. Lol! I meant the projectiles we're going smoking fast for a 177 PF at 1539 fps. They looked fine in the videos. I'm going to have to try some these. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Edited August 3, 2015 by JMike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin111 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Kraj, Thanks for the video. I was contemplating picking some up and now I certainly will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S&W686 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I use 124gr Black Bullet International and have had no problems at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I use 124gr Black Bullet International and have had no problems at all. I decided to try them, ordered 1000pcs. They are 30% cheaper, than Montana, and if good enough for practice, maybe it makes sense... unless there is serious ledding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ub3RDoRK Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 I'm running 125gr black and blues with hs-6...its a tad smoky compared to some 124gr precision deltas...but its not bad at all...barely even noticeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neomet Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 I've tried Bayou 115 and 124s in two different Open pistols. (SC with two barrel ports). One the smoke is tolerable but in the other the lens gets offensively cloudy before the end of a 32 round stage. I've talked to Donnie and his comment was that some pistols will like them and some won't. Clearly that was my experience as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I got the Black Bullets, 125gr, and tried to load them using the BulletFeeder on 1050 - they would not stay after being placed. I need much more bell, which I am reluctant to do - because the machine is set nicely to handle the MG or PD bullets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 First test - PF of 181 out of an IMM gun. 7.0 gr of WAC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1valdez Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 First test - PF of 181 out of an IMM gun. 7.0 gr of WAC. Any barrel holes on your IMM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam B Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I am using 125 blue bullets with 7gr of CFE pistol and there is no smoke or buildup in the gun, matter of fact this is my new open load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 First test - PF of 181 out of an IMM gun. 7.0 gr of WAC. Any barrel holes on your IMM? Yes, two. Smell of burnt plastic is very strong and unpleasant, so I don't think I will be shooting them in the open gun... maybe just the normal 9mm loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Hello: There are some here using Black Bullet Internationals. They smoke a little but don't fill the comp up. I would use them for practice but use jacketed for a match. You are only talking $3-$5 more for a match. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I shot 100 of them in a well ventilated indoor range, and the smell followed me all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Hello: I have noticed the smell of some of the coated bullets also. I would never shoot them indoors though. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.McDevitt Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 I tested the old formula 135 Bayou's and there was too much smoke for my liking. I want to try the newer formula sometime soon but haven't got around to it. Has anyone did any sort of hardness testing with the last batch of coated bullets? I have some ACME that I will load up soon and run them through my Open gun to see they do. Also, the 135 are a tad heavy also but they will work fine. I heard somewhere that Kay is using those and she does pretty well. What powder are you using? I tried Bayou 135gr in my AR-JP GMR-13 14.5" Barrel with 3.5gr Solo 1000 996FPS, 134PF great combo for steel very little dot movement, however it leaded up the comp. so bad with only 200 rounds the only way I could remove it was was with a torch, hammer and dental tools..and 45min of aggravation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 I also got very significant leading after just 100 rounds, scraped it with a screwdriver, so decided not to use them in an open gun any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Blue bullets 125, 6.8 auto comp (9mm) 168 PF about 2000 thru gun no problems but there is stuff in comp. 2 matches this weekend,a bout 325 rounds fired without cleaning (which I rarely do) Last stage 8 yds speed stage on Sunday, blue melted coating spattered on targets!!!! First time I've noticed that Some smoke in the video's but not noticed while shooting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diehard56 Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 what is your oal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Blue bullets 125, 6.8 auto comp (9mm) 168 PF about 2000 thru gun no problems but there is stuff in comp. 2 matches this weekend,a bout 325 rounds fired without cleaning (which I rarely do) Last stage 8 yds speed stage on Sunday, blue melted coating spattered on targets!!!! First time I've noticed that Some smoke in the video's but not noticed while shooting Was it in your comp or just on the targets? Sent from the range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteDingo Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) I've been using the BBI 135gr RN for 38 Super and 9 Major recently, but only about 170PF (5" Schuemann 4-hole hybricomp, +3 port comp). No buildup in the comp or leading in the barrel, haven't seen any downsides yet, really. Edited August 20, 2015 by WhiteDingo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimo-Hombre Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I run Leatherhead Bullets, a hi-tek coated 125 with HS-6. I am very happy with this set up and have run about 6000 rounds of it through my 9 major gun at 175pf. The accuracy is good, I get no leading in the bore, and I dont feel that the smoke is an issue. I seem to have no more or less than the other open guns i see. I do get leading in the comp, however I see it as a worthwhile inconvenience given the dramatic cost savings over jacketed bullets. about every 500 rounds or so I just spend 5 minutes scraping out the comp and am good to go. the bullet manufacturer reccomended spraying some Dillon case lube in the comp before each session and that really helped make the clean outs seem easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmiller Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 A friend uses Gunzilla in has suppressors with good results. When my new open gun arrives I will give it a try. I like coated bullets, I am hoping this works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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