Montana Gold Bullets--.357 mag

signal4l · August 13, 2005, 12:22 PM

My previous question regarding powder selection for a low pressure .357 mag load for my Marlin 1894C led me to select 2400. I will use a 13 g charge, standard primers, mostly Winchester brass. I have a supply of 158 gr xtp bullets and want to switch to something a bit less expensive. My rifle has a micro groove barrel. I have no desire to use lead bullets.

I was wondering if any memebers here have tried Montan Gold bullets. They are jacketd--not plated and seem like they might be what I am looking for.

https://secure3.mooseweb.com/montana.../pricelist.tpl

impact · August 13, 2005, 02:16 PM

I've never used them. But the people I know who use them say nothing but good things about the Montana Gold bullets. I'm thinking I need to give them a try myself.

Johnny Guest · August 13, 2005, 06:22 PM

- - -But I've been very pleased with Montana Gold 230 FMJ in .45 ACP. I have shooting buddies who also use 'em in 9mm and .40 S&W. Theirs are also FMJ. I've heard nothing about the performance of their hollow points.

Best,
Johnny

scottys1 · August 14, 2005, 02:02 AM

I've used 125's in .357 and have just opened my second case of 180gr .40's.

No problems, no complaints.

signal4l · August 14, 2005, 11:06 AM

Thanks. I will order some 158 gr.

Kirk Keller · August 14, 2005, 11:37 AM

I shoot both XTPs and Montana golds in competition and can safely say that I see no difference in accuracy between the two. Both function just fine in both 9mm and .45.

August 13, 2005, 12:22 PM	#1
signal4l Member Join Date: May 3, 2005 Posts: 35	Montana Gold Bullets--.357 mag My previous question regarding powder selection for a low pressure .357 mag load for my Marlin 1894C led me to select 2400. I will use a 13 g charge, standard primers, mostly Winchester brass. I have a supply of 158 gr xtp bullets and want to switch to something a bit less expensive. My rifle has a micro groove barrel. I have no desire to use lead bullets. I was wondering if any memebers here have tried Montan Gold bullets. They are jacketd--not plated and seem like they might be what I am looking for. https://secure3.mooseweb.com/montana.../pricelist.tpl

August 13, 2005, 06:22 PM	#3
Johnny Guest Moderator in Memoriam Join Date: August 28, 1999 Location: North Texas Posts: 4,123	Never tried 'em in .357 diameter - - - - - -But I've been very pleased with Montana Gold 230 FMJ in .45 ACP. I have shooting buddies who also use 'em in 9mm and .40 S&W. Theirs are also FMJ. I've heard nothing about the performance of their hollow points. Best, Johnny

August 14, 2005, 11:37 AM	#6
Kirk Keller Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2001 Location: NC Posts: 808	I shoot both XTPs and Montana golds in competition and can safely say that I see no difference in accuracy between the two. Both function just fine in both 9mm and .45. __________________ Proud TFL Alumnus

August 13, 2005, 02:16 PM	#2
impact Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2005 Location: the great state of Texas Posts: 854	I've never used them. But the people I know who use them say nothing but good things about the Montana Gold bullets. I'm thinking I need to give them a try myself.

August 14, 2005, 02:02 AM	#4
scottys1 Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2004 Posts: 316	I've used 125's in .357 and have just opened my second case of 180gr .40's. No problems, no complaints.

August 14, 2005, 11:06 AM	#5
signal4l Member Join Date: May 3, 2005 Posts: 35	Thanks. I will order some 158 gr.