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highscore · 04-07-2008, 04:05 PM

Anyone using anything other than Berry's 125 grain plated bullets for 9mm? I'm looking to find if there are better deals than the $80/1000 delivered that Berry's charges! Of course quality has to be there. Thanks.
HS

**agalindo** · 04-07-2008, 04:17 PM

I used rainier but I think they are a bit more expensive.

jeepinbanditrider · 04-07-2008, 04:21 PM

I've used 124 grn. Xtreme plated bullets IIRC they are a little cheaper but folks report bad accuracy with them. I also noticed this out of the ones I have. They seem to not hold a group out of the SC.

Midway USA has some decent prices on 1k pcs of Winchester FMJs. I was going to get that probably will next time.

fredj338 · 04-07-2008, 04:35 PM

These guys are alittle cheaper bought in bulk, shipping included, and they are jacketed, not plated.
https://secure3.mooseweb.com/montana.../pricelist.tpl
Untitled Document

Mercmar · 04-07-2008, 06:29 PM

Montana Golds are some of the most accurate bulk bullets you'll ever buy. But man, the prices have skyrocketed lately!

highscore · 04-07-2008, 09:09 PM

What is a complete metal jacket as opposed to a full metal jacket? Any thoughts as to which is more accurate, the CMJ, FMJ, or JHP's in the Montana's? My bullet of choice for the .45 ACP has always been a SWCHP.
HS

philbo · 04-07-2008, 09:15 PM

TJ Conevera has surplus 115 FMJ 9mm for $78/1000 shipped. Also has Berry's plated for the same price. Stand up businessman, quick shipping, great to do business with:

9mm 115gr Full Metal Jacket Hollow Base 1000 count
Berrys Bullets

jeepinbanditrider · 04-07-2008, 09:37 PM

FMJ is kinda decieving in the fact that on a FMJ bullet the jacket covers everything BUT the base leaving some lead exposed. TMJ or Plated bullets have a jacket or plating covering the entire lead core leaving none exposed.

Neither is really any better than the other though you will experience less lead exposure on a TMJ or Plated as compared to a FMJ bullet, both during reloading and firing.

Edit-some indoor ranges also mandate the use of TMJs or Plated bullets to reduce the exposure of lead to shooters.

fredj338 · 04-07-2008, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by highscore

What is a complete metal jacket as opposed to a full metal jacket? Any thoughts as to which is more accurate, the CMJ, FMJ, or JHP's in the Montana's? My bullet of choice for the .45 ACP has always been a SWCHP.
HS

The CMJ is like Sper's TMJ, completely enclosed base. It really doesn;t affect accuracy.

highscore · 04-08-2008, 05:11 PM

The Montana Bullets seem like the best combination of cost/quality. I would rather shoot jacketed than plated anyway and just assumed that the cost of plated would be cheaper!
HS

04-07-2008, 04:05 PM	#1
highscore XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CT Posts: 261	Plated 125 grain 9mm bullets Anyone using anything other than Berry's 125 grain plated bullets for 9mm? I'm looking to find if there are better deals than the $80/1000 delivered that Berry's charges! Of course quality has to be there. Thanks. HS __________________ If you want me to try YOUR ammo, let me use Your gun! HS

04-07-2008, 04:21 PM	#3
jeepinbanditrider XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineral Wells, Tx Posts: 4,979	I've used 124 grn. Xtreme plated bullets IIRC they are a little cheaper but folks report bad accuracy with them. I also noticed this out of the ones I have. They seem to not hold a group out of the SC. Midway USA has some decent prices on 1k pcs of Winchester FMJs. I was going to get that probably will next time. __________________ Stuff USPSA-A59201

04-07-2008, 04:35 PM	#4
fredj338 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,452	These guys are alittle cheaper bought in bulk, shipping included, and they are jacketed, not plated. https://secure3.mooseweb.com/montana.../pricelist.tpl Untitled Document __________________ EVERY GOOD SHOOTER SHOULD BE A HANDLOADER!

04-07-2008, 09:09 PM	#6
highscore XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CT Posts: 261	What is a complete metal jacket as opposed to a full metal jacket? Any thoughts as to which is more accurate, the CMJ, FMJ, or JHP's in the Montana's? My bullet of choice for the .45 ACP has always been a SWCHP. HS __________________ If you want me to try YOUR ammo, let me use Your gun! HS

04-07-2008, 09:37 PM	#8
jeepinbanditrider XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineral Wells, Tx Posts: 4,979	FMJ is kinda decieving in the fact that on a FMJ bullet the jacket covers everything BUT the base leaving some lead exposed. TMJ or Plated bullets have a jacket or plating covering the entire lead core leaving none exposed. Neither is really any better than the other though you will experience less lead exposure on a TMJ or Plated as compared to a FMJ bullet, both during reloading and firing. Edit-some indoor ranges also mandate the use of TMJs or Plated bullets to reduce the exposure of lead to shooters. __________________ Stuff USPSA-A59201

04-07-2008, 06:29 PM	#5
Mercmar XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,972	Montana Golds are some of the most accurate bulk bullets you'll ever buy. But man, the prices have skyrocketed lately!

04-07-2008, 09:15 PM	#7
philbo XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 309	TJ Conevera has surplus 115 FMJ 9mm for $78/1000 shipped. Also has Berry's plated for the same price. Stand up businessman, quick shipping, great to do business with: 9mm 115gr Full Metal Jacket Hollow Base 1000 count Berrys Bullets

04-08-2008, 05:11 PM	#10
highscore XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CT Posts: 261	The Montana Bullets seem like the best combination of cost/quality. I would rather shoot jacketed than plated anyway and just assumed that the cost of plated would be cheaper! HS __________________ If you want me to try YOUR ammo, let me use Your gun! HS

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