jkrueger Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Question for those experienced with loading these, the best prices for projectiles seem to be from either Blue bullets or leatherhead bullets which along with good reviews is why I am primarily looking at loading those brands. Only Blue bullets has a 135 grain offering, is there a big difference in felt recoil from 125 to 135? is this just a personal preference? Should I just grab some trial packs and start experimenting? Loading these for a G17 currently and i am shopping around for some variety of CZ if i want to start competing if that matters. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 124/125 are a very common weight. Tons of guys shoot them. I tried some 135's and there wasn't much difference so I stuck with 125 BBI's. Plus they are cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aandabooks Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Very little difference with same powder. Even going up to 147 from 125 is marginal. Start mixing slow and fast powders to notice more recoil difference. i buy from Blue Bullets. Have never tried Leatherheads. S&S is local to me and deliver to matches so I buy from them also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer002 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Black Bullets International has 135s. Been shooting Chandler's bullets two years. Great guy, bends over backwards to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenixsomd Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 (edited) Bayou Bullets also has 135g. I settled on them after testing different loads from 115-147. It is subjective in the end as to which combination feels best for you. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Edited August 5, 2017 by phoenixsomd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicVerAZ Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 6 hours ago, phoenixsomd said: Bayou Bullets also has 135g. I settled on them after testing different loads from 115-147. It is subjective in the end as to which combination feels best for you. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk +1 The 135g RN from Bayou are superbly accurate and well coated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrueger Posted August 5, 2017 Author Share Posted August 5, 2017 8 minutes ago, NicVerAZ said: +1 The 135g RN from Bayou are superbly accurate and well coated. Better QC from Bayou, or just personal preference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicVerAZ Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 I have tested other coated bullets. Bayou had the best quality I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 1 hour ago, NicVerAZ said: +1 The 135g RN from Bayou are superbly accurate and well coated. Found the best batch to batch consistency with Bayou. Honestly never had a problem with Blue, Black or Sns bullets just not as consistent but they shot fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLeeCZ Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 SNS quality is very good. Love the new red coating and they also have 135gr NLG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newopen GM Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 I've never had a problem with Blue Bullets. Extremely accurate in my X5 and fast shipping. But I run 147s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken6PPC Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 1 minute ago, newopen GM said: I've never had a problem with Blue Bullets. Extremely accurate in my X5 and fast shipping. But I run 147s. +1 for Blue 147's in my Accu Shadow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLeeCZ Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 They're all good just pick a color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 I'm shooting 145 Bayou, no lube groove. Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicVerAZ Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 (edited) Yeah, it's personal preference. Bayous 135g run great in my X-Cal. YMMV All of these retailers have tryout bags of 100 rounds, AFAIK. 135g is best of both world. I think 147g is too sluggish and as far as reducing "felt recoil"... *eyes rolling* Plus it tends to ding heavy poppers without felling them. Edited August 6, 2017 by NicVerAZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floater Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 All of them are good, get a sample bag of a few and test. For me I found the Blue 135tc felt just right, and was more accurate in my gun then 147 blues and bayous, and for some dumb reason run smoother in the reloading press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwbsig Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 I've been running acme bullets lately and I do have to say they shot great and they have a very nice coating on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuckinMS Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 (edited) Buy the sample bags and play. Doubt there will be a "noticeable " difference in felt recoil though. Just find the most accurate for your gun. I would suggest slugging your barrel and measuring the samples before loading . That will give you a little more info and direction as some of the companies say .355 but are actually .356 and that may in your gun make a big difference in accuracy and reliability. Edited August 6, 2017 by StuckinMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78Staff Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 (edited) Also shooting ACME - tried BBI they ran OK but I did have some flaking issues with 40 and 45's (perhaps I didn't bell enough, but didn't have issue with ACME's), and didn't really care for the 135gr 9mm profile... so I went back to ACME - just placed an 7K round order of 9/10/45 in fact. Looked at Blue Bullets also as well as SNS, MG, and Bayou, all probably are good but I've had good experience with ACME so just stuck with them. Shipped in wood boxes vs cardboard is nice too, and BE discount code helps also. Edited August 6, 2017 by 78Staff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Precision in Kemp, Texas is good. Also they have .358 in the "Cowboy" section and they shoot the best in my Kart barreled 1911. (9mm - 125gr FP) http://www.precisionbullets.com/store.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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