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Sevens · January 23, 2013, 04:02 PM

It's been my findings that a 125gr cast LRN is nicely accurate for me and I haven't bothered to try a heavier 147 grain bullet. In theory, BoogieMan is correct in that a bullet with a longer bearing surface has the potential for better accuracy.

What I found was that the 125 grain LRN ran so well that it made sense to stick with it...which gives me a bit lighter bullet (than 147's) and that should (in theory also!

) save me a little dough when it comes to buying my slugs...since there's less lead there.

I know that MANY folks love the accuracy and less shock/blast/flip when using a subsonic 147 grain bullet load in 9mm...my friend loves the 147 grain Montana Gold bullet and a small charge of Titegroup, but I get along really well with my 125's and push them with Universal.

I'm using the Dardas bullet:
http://dardascastbullets.com/
Great bullets, great service, great people.

January 23, 2013, 04:02 PM	#3
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	It's been my findings that a 125gr cast LRN is nicely accurate for me and I haven't bothered to try a heavier 147 grain bullet. In theory, BoogieMan is correct in that a bullet with a longer bearing surface has the potential for better accuracy. What I found was that the 125 grain LRN ran so well that it made sense to stick with it...which gives me a bit lighter bullet (than 147's) and that should (in theory also! ) save me a little dough when it comes to buying my slugs...since there's less lead there. I know that MANY folks love the accuracy and less shock/blast/flip when using a subsonic 147 grain bullet load in 9mm...my friend loves the 147 grain Montana Gold bullet and a small charge of Titegroup, but I get along really well with my 125's and push them with Universal. I'm using the Dardas bullet: http://dardascastbullets.com/ Great bullets, great service, great people. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.