LeviSS Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I'm looking in to purchasing some different bullets to reload. Just curious if a certain profile... RN, FP, conical, etc...is known to work best in CZ's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rancher5 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 My take,slight touch into the lands rifling,rnfp seem to be best profile, CZ's mostly run a short throat, IMOP Yes only true way use a plunk test,no worries if bullet seems a tad long,if it will probably fire flawlessly.work with it. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garmil Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Xtreme round nose feed very well in a CZ and allow you to load longer than most. Some round nose blue bullets 125 for example have to be loaded much shorter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darqusoull13 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Garmil do you happen to load 147s? I'm looking for a good OAL for a new SP-01. My M&P load at 1.16" OAL plunks fine in my CZ but gets stuck nose up into the slide. I got some advice to load shorter to around 1.10" OAL; factory Blazer brass 115s function 100% so decently sure the issue is with my load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tha1000 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I load xtreme 147's at 1.145-1.15 OAL. Have never had an issue in my 75, 85c, SP-01 Shadow, or TS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garmil Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Same as above xtreme 147 rn at 1.145 worked in my sp-01. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darqusoull13 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Awesome, thank you guys. Will try shortening up the OAL first then see if that clears up the issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garmil Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 An easy way to check is take a fired case and the bullet you are using. Get the bullet started in the case and push it fully in to the chamber that will tell you max. Measure and make your oal a little shorter and you're good. Easier for me than making different lengths with the press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rancher5 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I load xtreme 147's at 1.145-1.15 OAL. Have never had an issue in my 75, 85c, SP-01 Shadow, or TS.Load Blue Bullets 147's at 1,135 it's a tad long accuracy is excellent O crimp,cycles flawlessly in CZ TS,Witness,Glock35,Beretta 92G, only bullets so far have to be loaded real short 125 BB and 124 hprn Berry's 1.10 Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S&W686 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I have been using Black Bullet International 135gr 9mm and they have worked very well for me in my CZ Accu Shadow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 If feeding is your main concern, round nose wins every time. And especially round nose plated or jacketed. The most forgiving bullet type and profile for the CZ in my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rancher5 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I have been using Black Bullet International 135gr 9mm and they have worked very well for me in my CZ Accu Shadow.Nice,sounds like a great wieght,price and bullet profile do BBI have,Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneBray Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Used Zero RN, JHP, & RNFP - 124/125 gr. Montana Gold RN, JHP 124-125 gr, and IFP 121 gr. Precision Delta 124 RN SP01 and no issues with any of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomfturner Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I'm loading bayou 147 at 1.14 ... I think my 125 bayou was at 1.135. Had no problems with either. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fischeac Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I just received some 125gr Lucky 13 coated bullets. They are round nose, but there is a slight shoulder between the contact area on the OD and the round nose. I was able load to 1.150. Have not shot them yet but they are the only lead coated bullets I have found that I can load that long in my shadow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 If feeding is your main concern, round nose wins every time. And especially round nose plated or jacketed. The most forgiving bullet type and profile for the CZ in my experience. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doellemite Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I had to seat 135gr Bayou RN to 1.10. A shooting buddy of mine has the same gun (SP-01 Shadow) and he gets away with 1.135. I ended up going with 124gr Berry's RN at 1.4 and am very happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHAVEGAS Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Garmil do you happen to load 147s? I'm looking for a good OAL for a new SP-01. My M&P load at 1.16" OAL plunks fine in my CZ but gets stuck nose up into the slide. I got some advice to load shorter to around 1.10" OAL; factory Blazer brass 115s function 100% so decently sure the issue is with my load. So far the only issue I have had with any load came from following the advice to load short . SnS 147's are working well in my SP01 and LS at about 1.152 avg (1.150 was the target but measured is about 1.148-1.158 ) , at 1.135 I had the same feed problem with both guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rancher5 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Garmil do you happen to load 147s? I'm looking for a good OAL for a new SP-01. My M&P load at 1.16" OAL plunks fine in my CZ but gets stuck nose up into the slide. I got some advice to load shorter to around 1.10" OAL; factory Blazer brass 115s function 100% so decently sure the issue is with my load. So far the only issue I have had with any load came from following the advice to load short . SnS 147's are working well in my SP01 and LS at about 1.152 avg (1.150 was the target but measured is about 1.148-1.158 ) , at 1.135 I had the same feed problem with both guns. IMOP, every bullets has a different OAL, a barrel plunk test with a sample fire exercise is your OAL for that bullet coming from rifle best accuracy is touching the groves long as possible. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFO Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 (edited) I've tried several different bullets and length. I have found that as long as you keep the OAL between 1.125 - 1.135 in .40, just about anything will feed. I'm currently using 200gr Xtremes @ 1.131 OAL with zero issues so far. I have tried 190gr Black and Blue @ 1.130 OAL with no issues till the barrel get a little dirty. Then they FTF. But, these are .402 diameter and I think that may be a little too large for a CZ. I have tried 200gr Bayou's with no problems, they are .401 diameter all around the 1.130 length. Edited November 14, 2015 by UFO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpm8300 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 My shadow target really likes 147gr Xtremes at 1.13 OAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
himurax13 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 If feeding is your main concern, round nose wins every time. And especially round nose plated or jacketed. The most forgiving bullet type and profile for the CZ in my experience.I have found this to be true for nearly all of the 9mm I have loaded for.However, my favorite bullet is currently the 147g truncated cone. I have used moly, powder coated, and hardcast and they have all proven to be absolutely reliable performers in all my 9mm. I am currently testing out some 126g hardcast SWC and they seem to be promising. Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yz125mm700 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 (edited) I've tried several different bullets and length. I have found that as long as you keep the OAL between 1.125 - 1.135 in .40, just about anything will feed. I'm currently using 200gr Xtremes @ 1.131 OAL with zero issues so far. I have tried 190gr Black and Blue @ 1.130 OAL with no issues till the barrel get a little dirty. Then they FTF. But, these are .402 diameter and I think that may be a little too large for a CZ. I have tried 200gr Bayou's with no problems, they are .401 diameter all around the 1.130 length.Is this true while cycling them through the gun by hand? I've loaded some 180 grain round nose blue bullets with 4.2gr of wsf loaded to 1.118. I have not been able to shoot them yet, but cycling them on the bench I get about 3 ftf every mag. Wondering if a different bullet is in order? They also seem very deep in the case. I forgot to mention it is a .40 tactical sport. All stock besides the grips. Edited January 23, 2016 by yz125mm700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZinZA Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 1,118 seems very short to me. My TS eats 1,134 in both 180 and 200 grain bullets Sent by Jedi mind control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darqusoull13 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Just an update. I'm able to load Blue Bullet 147 grain round nose out to 1.150, profile made all the difference. Thanks to Rowdy and others for the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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