AustinMike Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 It's about time to order bullets again and I was thinking of trying some Zero 230gr. JHPs. The thought is they should be a little cleaner than the exposed base of the 230gr. FMJs I've been shooting in my 625. Anybody using hollow points in their wheelguns? I was worried about them hanging up on reloads, but they look fairly rounded near the cavity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzShooter Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 I've never had much luck with hollow points in a revolver but would love to hear what you experience if you decide to try them. When I've tested anything but round nose in my 627 or 625 I find the bullets do hang up slightly during reload. I'm not willing to give up any speed where I can possibly make it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
para45 Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 I use Montana Gold CMJ's for the same reason without the concern of of them hanging up. If money is no object you can go this way. I can't wait to here from some others that have tried what you are asking about. Thanks, John DVC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R112mercer Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 +1 to Para45. I use the Montana Gold 230 gr. CMJ. It's the FMJ bullet with a covered base. I used to use Montana Gold's 230 gr. JHP for accuracy work and they WILL hang up on a reload. Very accurate bullet, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10mmdave Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 My limited testing with Zero's 230 JHP and JRN is that the JHP seems to edge out the JRN in accuracy. They do have a pretty big opening for the hollow point, I think the Win 230 JHP is more rounded. I think the dirty issue depends more on powder selection than the exposed base, but that's just my opinion. Try 1K and see how you like them, maybe with good moon clips (heathco ??) and practice your reloads will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinMike Posted January 13, 2006 Author Share Posted January 13, 2006 Good idea on the Montana Golds - don't know why I didn't think of that. I'll try some hollow points for giggles. I can always run them in the 1911 if they don't work so good in the 625. Looks like I'll be getting some Hornady 230gr. HAP to try, courtesy of Shred. I'll try some MGs if it doesn't work out. I think the dirty issue depends more on powder selection than theexposed base, but that's just my opinion. That probably has a lot to do with it. Fast Clays plus exposed soft lead does seem to result in some lead residue on the gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougCarden Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 I loaded up 230 jhp zeros last year for my 625 and havent had any problem with them on reloads whatsoever, FWIW. I use the same load for my SSC gun as well! DougC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 The thought is they should be a little cleaner than the exposed base of the 230gr. FMJs Cleaner? In what way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinMike Posted January 13, 2006 Author Share Posted January 13, 2006 Cleaner? In what way? I've noticed a little lead around the forcing cone, on the top strap, cylinder face. Not a real big deal, but I just wondered if having a sealed bullet base would get rid of what little is there and cut down on the scrubbing time during cleaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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