Anyone using Zero 230gr JHP?

[elenius]

Shooter's connection has them for the same price that roze distribution sells the 230 FMJs. I'm a bit annoyed by the exposed lead base in the FMJs and how dirty it gets, so I'm thinking about getting these. Any experiences?

http://shootersconnection.com/store/produc...roducts_id=1275

[ChrisMcCracken]

I'd be interested to hear experiences as well. What OAL, powder brand & quantity?

[LPatterson]

Gun 625 5" Case Starline OAL 1.250 Primer Federal Powder 4.5 WST Zero 230 JHP

Cylinder #1 773 759 SD 5 PF 175.9

Cylinder #2 791 762 SD 11 PF 177.6

Cylinder #3 787 753 SD 12 PF 175.7

Gun 625 5" Case Starline OAL 1.250 Primer Federal Powder 5.05 N320 Zero 230 JHP

Cylinder #1 756 686 SD 22 PF 171

Cylinder #2 774 717 SD 22 PF 171

Cylinder #3 754 731 SD 9 PF 171.3

Gun 625 5" Case Starline OAL 1.260 Primer Federal Powder 4.5 WST Zero 230 FMJ

Cylinder #1 751 703 SD 17 PF 166.0

Cylinder #2 770 708 SD 20 PF 170.8

Cylinder #3 733 720 SD 22 PF 171.6

YRMV but HP was twice as accurate as FMJ. Keeping HP for 1911 where reloads are easier.

[ChrisMcCracken]

Yeah, I think I'm working up to my ultimate/ideal load being 230 JHP with N320 for accuracy and clean shooting. I've got a ton of clays and FMJ to shoot through first though. I started with moly. Seems I have to see each loads shortcomings to justify the expense of jumping up to the next level in quality.