Has anyone tried these rmr 45 acp semi wadcutters?

[jrehfuss]

im wondering what you think and how well they feed.

.45 185 Grain Rocky Mountain ThunderCast SWC

https://rmrbullets.com/shop/bullets...ocky-mountain-thundercast-swc/?v=3f60f4207da5

Thanks. And happy new year

 

[Fine Figure of a Man]

I like SNS Cast Bullets 185 grain coated SWC's, $94 per 1K. Nice for soft recoiling target loads. To me it is worth paying a little more for the coating to avoid the mess with plain lead.

They feed well in my 1911 and Glock 36 once I got the COL just right.

 

[jrehfuss]

I've only shot plated bullets before so this is the first time I'm shooting lead. What is the advantage to the coating?

 

[drband]

What is the advantage to the coating?

Coated bullets are easier to work with IMHO. They don't need lube & produce less smoke because of that. If a cast lead bullet is not sized properly for your bore, you may get leading, sometimes a lot depending on your load.
I have observed that my leading issues have disappeared since I switched from lubed to coated swc bullets.

 

[jrehfuss]

I see that they offer coated without the lube channel. Is that the one u like?

 

[Fine Figure of a Man]

Coated bullets cost less than plated. Barrel leading isn't an issue with handgun velocities and they don't make a mess when reloading like plain lead. I used to buy a lot of plated bullets and I still like them but coated are cheaper and better IMO.

 

[Fine Figure of a Man]

I see that they offer coated without the lube channel. Is that the one u like?

Just ordered a bunch last week. Didn't know about the ones without the channel.
Thanks for the info, I will try them next time I order.

 

[jrehfuss]

I'll. Order a sample pack myself.

 

[drband]

I've always used coated with the channel. I've read reviews that having or not having the channel is a non-issue.

 

[jrehfuss]

Good to know cause I just ordered 500 without the channel. I got the 200 gr swc with the new red coating. Any load recommendations for Bullseye, BE-86, or Winchester 231?

 

[jrehfuss]

I like SNS Cast Bullets 185 grain coated SWC's, $94 per 1K. Nice for soft recoiling target loads. To me it is worth paying a little more for the coating to avoid the mess with plain lead.

They feed well in my 1911 and Glock 36 once I got the COL just right.[/QUOTE

I like SNS Cast Bullets 185 grain coated SWC's, $94 per 1K. Nice for soft recoiling target loads. To me it is worth paying a little more for the coating to avoid the mess with plain lead.

They feed well in my 1911 and Glock 36 once I got the COL just right.

Hi drunken poacher. For your 1911 and Glock, what COL feeds the best

 

[Fine Figure of a Man]

Hi drunken poacher. For your 1911 and Glock, what COL feeds the best

1.26" COL with 185 grain SWC

 

[jrehfuss]

1.26" COL with 185 grain SWC

Thanks

 

[JamieC]

Good to know cause I just ordered 500 without the channel. I got the 200 gr swc with the new red coating. Any load recommendations for Bullseye, BE-86, or Winchester 231?

I've been loading Bayou Bullets, 200gr LSWC, Bullseye, I started @ 4.2gr, loaded 'em up to 5.0gr, kinda settled at 4.5gr, 1.245"oal. They chrono'd at 820fps.

 

[jrehfuss]

I've been loading Bayou Bullets, 200gr LSWC, Bullseye, I started @ 4.2gr, loaded 'em up to 5.0gr, kinda settled at 4.5gr, 1.245"oal. They chrono'd at 820fps.

Thanks