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CortJestir · November 19, 2008, 08:56 PM

Thanks everyone, esp. to BigJim for the data points - glad no one was seriously injured there.

Sounds like the consensus is to not max out these bullets - I never intended to anyway as I'm just getting starting out. I see it's also advised not to overcrimp as these bullets are softer than FMJs.

I imagine accuracy will be plenty good for how I shoot

. And I like the "lead safe" aspect as I do shoot at an indoor range quite a bit (especially during the winter months). Price isn't too bad either, all things considered. Midwayusa.com has a sale on boxes of 1000, but I think shipping pretty much negates the discount. Saw a chance to pick 'em up locally so I did.

November 19, 2008, 08:56 PM	#6
CortJestir Senior Member Join Date: July 7, 2008 Location: Southern CT Posts: 1,406	Thanks everyone, esp. to BigJim for the data points - glad no one was seriously injured there. Sounds like the consensus is to not max out these bullets - I never intended to anyway as I'm just getting starting out. I see it's also advised not to overcrimp as these bullets are softer than FMJs. I imagine accuracy will be plenty good for how I shoot . And I like the "lead safe" aspect as I do shoot at an indoor range quite a bit (especially during the winter months). Price isn't too bad either, all things considered. Midwayusa.com has a sale on boxes of 1000, but I think shipping pretty much negates the discount. Saw a chance to pick 'em up locally so I did. __________________ "They have men amongst them who know very well what they are about..." - Lord Hugh Percy, on the events of April 19, 1775 Do you know what you're about? Find out at an Appleseed near you.