gixxerjunky Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I have shot several thousand of the plated extreme and berry's 147's and looking for a new bullet. I have been reading that coated lead is the way to go unless you shoot jacketed. I have been looking at the ACME bullets but honestly have never shot any cast buckets just plated. Looking for cheapest quality bullet I can get for USPSA. They will also be loaded for range ammo and need to be suppressor friendly. Another question I have always shot RN but see other bullet shapes. Also should I get .356 diameter? Will be shot out of a shadow custom, MP9, MP shield, P09, P01, and a scorpion Evo. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty79 Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 (edited) Try the Acme 147 flat point NLG. I haven't shot it yet. Dimensionally, it's the best coated 147 I've found for my Shadow. If you buy in bulk during the Black Friday, Blue Bullets are excellent and cheap. I've shot about 20k. Edited April 29, 2016 by Smitty79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiratePast40 Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I've gone through around 5K of the ACME 147's in my M&P 9mm. They're been good for me. They seem to do better at 135 PF than trying to keep them in the "bunny fart" range. Because of the shape, needed to come down a bit on the OAL. 1.12 does the job. I'm using ETR-7 but no reason not to use other powders. There was an enos5 discount code. Might give it a try and see if it's still working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnr88 Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Can't beat SNS. Great bullets and wholehearted sponsors of our sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxerjunky Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 I should have mention I'm usually in the bunny fart range. Lol. So barely over minor power factor is what I was loading the extremes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_striker Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I ordered 500 to try today also. I've tried another coated 147 and I had to load it way too short for my CZ's. Like 1.070" and I was still only .010" off the lands. Hopefully I can load these Acme's a little longer than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenverDave Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I have been running 147gr Rainier TRN in my G19, G34 and Stock 2. Very happy with them so far.I like that Cabelas always has them in stock in 500 count boxes. And has them on sale often.PLUS if you get the $10 or $20 off for purchases of $100 or $150 coupons in the mail each month = STOCK UP TIME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastcat Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 For a 9mm I have been using the RMR 147 hp under 3.9 of WSF. Fed 100 primers loaded to 1.150. They are a plated but a little harder than Xtreme. Just don't over crimp. They work well in a KKM 4.49" Barrel in a Glock 17. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Bayou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rieckman Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 SNS Casting. Shot both 147 RN and Flat points. Had a good experience with them, shot out of a XDm, and an STI. Accurate in both. No problems with the 356 diameter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaldor Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I've gone through around 5K of the ACME 147's in my M&P 9mm. They're been good for me. They seem to do better at 135 PF than trying to keep them in the "bunny fart" range. Because of the shape, needed to come down a bit on the OAL. 1.12 does the job. I'm using ETR-7 but no reason not to use other powders. There was an enos5 discount code. Might give it a try and see if it's still working. Im in the same boat. Ive run about 4k of the Acme 147's. Loaded with 3.1gr of TG, it has been a good load. The code is "benos10" for the discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwikel Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Eggleston Munitions offers a 147 gr coated RN in several colors and in .356, .357 and .358 I am getting minor PF with them using 2.9 gr of titegroup loaded to 1.15 oal. If you order before the end of April use code EM-Wikel to get 15% off. *Disclaimer I am part of their shooting team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhand Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I've loaded Blue Bullets (Round Nose) and SNS Casting (Flat Point) bullets in 147 gr. Both shot well, but Blue Bullets will leave blue residue when handled. Flat point bullets work better through my bullet feeder setup, so that's what I prefer. They leave nicer holes on paper, too. Price is less than $.08 per bullet when purchased in bulk. No problems with the .356" diameter. These have been shot through several 9mm Glocks with factory and match barrels. A good suppressor load is 3.6 gr N320. 1.135 OAL for factory Glock barrels. 1.125 OAL for some tighter match barrels I have. I've also had great success with Bayou Bullets (Flat Point) 124 gr bullets. About $.07 per bullet for these. The SNS Casting bullets had the smoothest, uniform finish. Bayou Bullets were comparable. The Blue Bullets I've used had a bumpier texture, but this didn't affect function or accuracy in my testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandw1dth Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 +1 for 147gr blue bullets. If you want to save some coin and still wanna get even 1000 round shipments, get the 750 round box and a 250 round box cause they they'll both have free shipping. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxerjunky Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 My problem is when I order I like to order a case or so before I try them. I don't like paying for shipping multiple times. I'm just afraid that I'll buy and they won't work. Mainly worried about my CZ's since they have such a short chamber. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techj Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 +1 as well on the Blue Bullets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acsr Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Leatherhead bullets out of idaho make a great coated lead bullets in a range of weights. I shot the 147 out of my 9mm as week, and my scorpion, and sp01 great product great customer service. When you call to order you talk to one of the 2 owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aceyduce Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Always been a proponent of Bayou. Their 147 can be chambered very long (>1.150 in my shadow). I prefer the coating to the ACME's coating. Both will serve you well. I also run 0.357 diameter as stated above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodyAxon Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I have used 147 grain Blue Bullets in my CZs exclusively since I started reloading a year and half ago. My coupon code "axon" will get you an extra 5% off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASE772 Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 SNS 147 gr flat points run great in all my 9mm's. Currently running them at 1.135 OAL in a SP-01 Shadow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost21 Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 (edited) lucky13bullets.com check them out! good bullet ,good guys to deal with located in North Carolina Edited April 30, 2016 by ghost21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 I ordered 500 to try today also. I've tried another coated 147 and I had to load it way too short for my CZ's. Like 1.070" and I was still only .010" off the lands. Hopefully I can load these Acme's a little longer than that. Just a thought but have you thought about having your chamber reamed back for longer bullets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_striker Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 I ordered 500 to try today also. I've tried another coated 147 and I had to load it way too short for my CZ's. Like 1.070" and I was still only .010" off the lands. Hopefully I can load these Acme's a little longer than that. Just a thought but have you thought about having your chamber reamed back for longer bullets I've thought about it. The ogive on Xtreme 147's is so far back and they shoot really good so I don't want to mess with it. I've been using these for the past 30k or so bullets and they work pretty good. I'm thinking about switching as coated are about $150 cheaper per 10k. If they are more accurate like many on here go on about, ill switch to them and might ream my barrels if they need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 (edited) I will tell you I am a believer in Coated bullets. A friend of mine turned me onto to them and now I shoot them almost exclusively. You might try the 135 Bayou's they work great for me a bit cheaper than the 147's but still soft shooting. Just my experience. Pat Edited April 30, 2016 by Alaskapopo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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