Anybody tried handloading Polycase bullets yet?

TruthTellers · October 23, 2017, 12:26 AM

The part copper, part polymer bullets.

https://www.midwayusa.com/s?targetLo...ItemsPerPage=0

I started thinking about these when I jogged my memory talking about .380 ammunition for self defense; totally forgot that Polycase was selling bullets for loaders.

As you can imagine, I do think for .380 these bullets are a very good defense choice for various reasons. As such, I'm interested in loading them for .380, but also other cartridges. Just wondering if anyone here has tried these bullet yet.

74A95 · October 23, 2017, 08:38 AM

I loaded some 9mm ARX in a 38 Super. Accuracy was good.

BOOGIE the oily · October 23, 2017, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TruthTellers

As you can imagine, I do think for .380 these bullets are a very good defense choice for various reasons.

Could you please explain?
Because, to be honest, from the little information I found, all I see are disadvantages, and marketing hype...

TruthTellers · October 23, 2017, 11:09 PM

This only applies to .380's. I don't see much point to using these bullets in 9mm or larger:

1. They don't rely on expansion to work, so heavy clothing is irrelevant.
2. They have less recoil because the bullets are light.
3. The bullets are so light and have such a high velocity they tumble in soft tissue and the larger surface contact causes more damage.
4. Because they aren't hollow point, they are more reliable during feeding.
5. Penetration is right around 11 to 12 inches in gel, which means they don't overpenetrate like FMJ .380 does and they don't underpenetrate like most JHP's do.

There are cons to these bullets, yes, but I feel that they perform well enough in every category that the pros beat the cons.

BOOGIE the oily · October 23, 2017, 11:48 PM

Thank you.

mikld · October 24, 2017, 11:01 AM

Ad and articles I've seen mention that the nose shape caused more tissue damage than regular concentric profile bullets (hydraulic action from the "vanes" in the bullet nose). Light weight for higher velocity (aids in tissue destruction) and frangible so over penetration is lessened...

I haven't found any vendors other than MidWay, anybody know of other places to buy bullets only?

October 23, 2017, 12:26 AM	#1
TruthTellers Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2016 Posts: 3,888	Anybody tried handloading Polycase bullets yet? The part copper, part polymer bullets. https://www.midwayusa.com/s?targetLo...ItemsPerPage=0 I started thinking about these when I jogged my memory talking about .380 ammunition for self defense; totally forgot that Polycase was selling bullets for loaders. As you can imagine, I do think for .380 these bullets are a very good defense choice for various reasons. As such, I'm interested in loading them for .380, but also other cartridges. Just wondering if anyone here has tried these bullet yet. __________________ "We always think there's gonna be more time... then it runs out."

October 23, 2017, 11:09 PM	#4
TruthTellers Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2016 Posts: 3,888	This only applies to .380's. I don't see much point to using these bullets in 9mm or larger: 1. They don't rely on expansion to work, so heavy clothing is irrelevant. 2. They have less recoil because the bullets are light. 3. The bullets are so light and have such a high velocity they tumble in soft tissue and the larger surface contact causes more damage. 4. Because they aren't hollow point, they are more reliable during feeding. 5. Penetration is right around 11 to 12 inches in gel, which means they don't overpenetrate like FMJ .380 does and they don't underpenetrate like most JHP's do. There are cons to these bullets, yes, but I feel that they perform well enough in every category that the pros beat the cons. __________________ "We always think there's gonna be more time... then it runs out."

October 23, 2017, 11:48 PM	#5
BOOGIE the oily Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2017 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Posts: 110	Thank you. __________________ "The world is my country, mankind is my brethren, and to do good is my religion." (Thomas Paine) "Alcohol doesn't solve anything, but then again, neither does milk."

October 24, 2017, 11:01 AM	#6
mikld Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2009 Location: Southern Oregon! Posts: 2,891	Ad and articles I've seen mention that the nose shape caused more tissue damage than regular concentric profile bullets (hydraulic action from the "vanes" in the bullet nose). Light weight for higher velocity (aids in tissue destruction) and frangible so over penetration is lessened... I haven't found any vendors other than MidWay, anybody know of other places to buy bullets only? __________________ My Anchor is holding fast! I've learned how to stand on my own two knees...

October 23, 2017, 08:38 AM	#2
74A95 Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2016 Posts: 1,570	I loaded some 9mm ARX in a 38 Super. Accuracy was good.