Waterboy3313
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I'm pretty new to reloading and I started out loading similar weight bullets that would normally buy in factory ammo. I primarily load 45 acp for a Kimber TLE 1911 style pistol as well as 38/357 used primarily in a 6 inch barelled GP100.
My use for these guns is general plinking and target shooting. I do carry the Kimber but I use factory self defense ammo for that. I've been loading 230 gr round nose plated bullets for the 45 and I'm not complaining. The stuff I have loaded has been great for what it's been used for.
My 357 that I shoot the most started out with 158 gr lead cast semi wad cutters. Once again no complaints there either. I got my loads worked up and they are accurate and fun to shoot. The other day I went to the local store I buy all of my reloading supplies from to find the shelves bare and out of just about everything.
I settled on a box of 250 125 gr plated flat point bullets. It was the last box and if I wanted to continue reloading right away it was my only local option. I did my work up and found a load that I was happy with.
I'm just curious if for general plinking/target shooting if there is really any advantage or disadvantage to different bullet weight. For my 357 I am starting to reach out and shoot at 35-60 yards with the goal of doing it well and possibly moving out towards the 100 yard mark.
I just ordered a 1000 more 125 gr plated flat point bullets from RMR today and I will be needing to order more bullets for my 45 by the end of this weekend. I shoot for fun not competition or hunting. I kinda like to stick to what I know works but I am on the fence about trying some lighter weight bullets.
Before I started reloading I studied a lot of loading data and found that I could spend more money on bullets and save money on powder or save on bullets and use more powder. Being new I figured using less powder would be the safest way to learn.
Just curious what the thoughts are on using different weight bullets for punching paper or hitting steel.
My use for these guns is general plinking and target shooting. I do carry the Kimber but I use factory self defense ammo for that. I've been loading 230 gr round nose plated bullets for the 45 and I'm not complaining. The stuff I have loaded has been great for what it's been used for.
My 357 that I shoot the most started out with 158 gr lead cast semi wad cutters. Once again no complaints there either. I got my loads worked up and they are accurate and fun to shoot. The other day I went to the local store I buy all of my reloading supplies from to find the shelves bare and out of just about everything.
I settled on a box of 250 125 gr plated flat point bullets. It was the last box and if I wanted to continue reloading right away it was my only local option. I did my work up and found a load that I was happy with.
I'm just curious if for general plinking/target shooting if there is really any advantage or disadvantage to different bullet weight. For my 357 I am starting to reach out and shoot at 35-60 yards with the goal of doing it well and possibly moving out towards the 100 yard mark.
I just ordered a 1000 more 125 gr plated flat point bullets from RMR today and I will be needing to order more bullets for my 45 by the end of this weekend. I shoot for fun not competition or hunting. I kinda like to stick to what I know works but I am on the fence about trying some lighter weight bullets.
Before I started reloading I studied a lot of loading data and found that I could spend more money on bullets and save money on powder or save on bullets and use more powder. Being new I figured using less powder would be the safest way to learn.
Just curious what the thoughts are on using different weight bullets for punching paper or hitting steel.