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sometimes I see Zero jacketed bullets at Roze's for less than Berry's plated 
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Artofgolf
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sometimes I see Zero jacketed bullets at Roze's for less than Berry's plated
Yup, especially if you look @ 38 Super & use'm for your 9mm needs
Dudedog
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I have good results with RMR brand plated bullets.
They seem to shoot well for me. Also had good results with MBC coated bullets.
They seem to shoot well for me. Also had good results with MBC coated bullets.
Schwing
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Anyone order from roze distribution enough to know what to expect for shipping time?
Artofgolf
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Last order was 2 months ago. 3 days from AL to PA.
I've never had a problem with a shipment.
Schwing
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I just got mine yesterday and loaded some up with 300mp ranging from 15-17 grains. I am hoping to get out today to check accuracy. If nothing else, they sure look pretty!
One issue I ran into was that I had to lighten up my crimp a bit from what I usually use to keep the cases from crushing. It seems like the cannelure is a bit thicker than the montana golds I use so it takes a bit more to get the crimp in there good and tight. I do seat and crimp in the same stage and I know the cons of this... This is one con with hard cannelures or using untrimmed brass. I am pretty confident that I got sufficient crimp but the targets will tell the tale.
One issue I ran into was that I had to lighten up my crimp a bit from what I usually use to keep the cases from crushing. It seems like the cannelure is a bit thicker than the montana golds I use so it takes a bit more to get the crimp in there good and tight. I do seat and crimp in the same stage and I know the cons of this... This is one con with hard cannelures or using untrimmed brass. I am pretty confident that I got sufficient crimp but the targets will tell the tale.
Artofgolf
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If you can, post some pics
I had a chance to test a Zero 9mm +P load out of my new carbine this evening
They were accurate!
(click on image to expand)http://www.thehighroad.org/showpost.php?p=9979194&postcount=93
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I have just received a few sample 9mm Zero 125gr FPJHP's, and is planning to load them in 357sig.
Before loading a new bullet for 357sig, I always run a few tests to make sure the bullet is loadable in 357sig.
Following are my test results and conclusions:
-Diameter: .3555" - Good
-Average Bullet length: .5298" - On the shorter side but no problem. Need to look into perhaps lowering my COL.
-Ogive not inside case mouth test - used a .861" length case with bullet seated to 1.135". Enough of the trunk of the bullet was sticking out so I can use longer cases and/or lower the COL if needed. Very good bullet profile.
-Plunk test - pass
-Setback test - cycled 2 bullets 4 times through my gun. One bullet went from 1.1355" to 1.1340" which is acceptable. The second bullet went from 1.1350" to 1.1325" which is also acceptable.
-Bathroom scale test: After the setback test I use the same bullets and performed the bathroom scale test. Both bullets were held at around 22lbs for about 5 seconds without any issue.
My conclusion is that I like the bullet profile for 357sig and it passed all my tests I normally perform. These bullets should load well in 357sig.
Now all I need to do is load up a few of them and see how they perform.
Before loading a new bullet for 357sig, I always run a few tests to make sure the bullet is loadable in 357sig.
Following are my test results and conclusions:
-Diameter: .3555" - Good
-Average Bullet length: .5298" - On the shorter side but no problem. Need to look into perhaps lowering my COL.
-Ogive not inside case mouth test - used a .861" length case with bullet seated to 1.135". Enough of the trunk of the bullet was sticking out so I can use longer cases and/or lower the COL if needed. Very good bullet profile.
-Plunk test - pass
-Setback test - cycled 2 bullets 4 times through my gun. One bullet went from 1.1355" to 1.1340" which is acceptable. The second bullet went from 1.1350" to 1.1325" which is also acceptable.
-Bathroom scale test: After the setback test I use the same bullets and performed the bathroom scale test. Both bullets were held at around 22lbs for about 5 seconds without any issue.
My conclusion is that I like the bullet profile for 357sig and it passed all my tests I normally perform. These bullets should load well in 357sig.
Now all I need to do is load up a few of them and see how they perform.
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I was finally able to test the zero bullets I loaded for 357sig, and I am impressed. I have a few different 357sig loads, but decided to start with a more forgiving load, so I started with a Unique load. These loads were tested @15yards using a rest. The best grouping I had was also so the best grouping ever at 15 yards for all my calibers. I really think these bullets are great for 357sig and I will definitely buy some zero bullets when it is time to restock. Following is the load data and best groupng result:
SIG P229 357sig - 1.125" COL - Zero 124gr FPFMJ - 7.0gr Unique - grouping 1.02" @ 15yards.
SIG P229 357sig - 1.125" COL - Zero 124gr FPFMJ - 7.0gr Unique - grouping 1.02" @ 15yards.
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Schwing
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I forgot about this until yesterday. I was satisfied with my results but need to retest them. On my first target, I used 15.5 grains of 300MP and shot from a rest at 15 yards. The grouping was just over 1".
16 and 16.5 grains were not great but I need to retest 17 grains (that is the second picture). Those grid marks are 1/2 inch. The problem is that I count 5 rounds within a 1/2" area and then... 2 more. That poses two problems. First, I only fired 6 rounds and there are 7 on paper so someone else helped me out. The second is that I don't know which one is the flyer and whether I just flinched or whether it REALLY was a flyer.
I stopped at 17 grains so I still need to work up a couple of heavier loads.
16 and 16.5 grains were not great but I need to retest 17 grains (that is the second picture). Those grid marks are 1/2 inch. The problem is that I count 5 rounds within a 1/2" area and then... 2 more. That poses two problems. First, I only fired 6 rounds and there are 7 on paper so someone else helped me out. The second is that I don't know which one is the flyer and whether I just flinched or whether it REALLY was a flyer.
I stopped at 17 grains so I still need to work up a couple of heavier loads.
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Good pics! Hope you like the Zero bullets.
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