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Shadow9mm · April 15, 2025, 10:16 PM

M193, 55g fmj
M855, 62g mild steel penetrator (green tip) relatively common, available in bulk, frowned upon in indoor and some outdoor ranges. and its more expensive than m193
M855 A1, 62g hardened steel penetrator, not being produced for the public....
MK262 mod 1, 77g SMK, not being produced for the public, but similar load from IMI and black hills are favored by many.

General public has always followed military guns and cartridges, and they like what cheap, 55g fmj was produced in bulk, cheap, and available to the public, are your really surprised it stuck?

Personally I am getting away from 55g. The only good luck I have has is with Hornady 55g fmj, other stuff has performed terribly for me. Only have about 500 left and after shopping around i keep coming in at around $100-$120 per 1000 after shipping. Found the 69g RMR match/hunting bullets for $150 per 1000, still working the load up but they are showing a lot of promise and I think will be well worth the extra $50 for an all around bullet.

April 15, 2025, 10:16 PM	#4
Shadow9mm Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 4,597	M193, 55g fmj M855, 62g mild steel penetrator (green tip) relatively common, available in bulk, frowned upon in indoor and some outdoor ranges. and its more expensive than m193 M855 A1, 62g hardened steel penetrator, not being produced for the public.... MK262 mod 1, 77g SMK, not being produced for the public, but similar load from IMI and black hills are favored by many. General public has always followed military guns and cartridges, and they like what cheap, 55g fmj was produced in bulk, cheap, and available to the public, are your really surprised it stuck? Personally I am getting away from 55g. The only good luck I have has is with Hornady 55g fmj, other stuff has performed terribly for me. Only have about 500 left and after shopping around i keep coming in at around $100-$120 per 1000 after shipping. Found the 69g RMR match/hunting bullets for $150 per 1000, still working the load up but they are showing a lot of promise and I think will be well worth the extra $50 for an all around bullet. __________________ I don't believe in "range fodder" that is why I reload. Last edited by Shadow9mm; April 17, 2025 at 12:11 AM.