What is the benefit of choosing one type of bullet over another?
I'm planning to make my first large (10k) purchase of .45ACP bullets. Prior to now I've ordered a couple small lots, and naturally I purchasd 230 GR FMJ because that's what I had been shooting prior to buying my reloading equipment. At the time I didn't hesitate over the price, because the $27/1000 difference between FMJ and lead RN didn't add up to much, and I was focusing on learning to reload rather than pinching my pennies. However, at 10k rounds, that's a $270 difference, something to stop and think about.
I shoot an XD45 and a couple 1911s. This ammo will all be for range use, training, and maybe IDPA, if I can ever get to a practice.
My options are:
230 GR FMJ
185 GR lead SWC ($32 less per 1000)
230 GR lead RN ($27 less)
185 GR JHP ($10 more)
230 GR JHP ($15 more)
Given my circumstances, what are the pros and cons of:
Lead vs. Jacketed?
What about SWC vs. Round Nose?
Is there any added value to using JHP?
Thanks for the help, guys!
disclaimer - yes, I tried to use the advanced search feature, but wasn't able to find exactly what I was looking for. The thing is a pain in the ass.
I'm planning to make my first large (10k) purchase of .45ACP bullets. Prior to now I've ordered a couple small lots, and naturally I purchasd 230 GR FMJ because that's what I had been shooting prior to buying my reloading equipment. At the time I didn't hesitate over the price, because the $27/1000 difference between FMJ and lead RN didn't add up to much, and I was focusing on learning to reload rather than pinching my pennies. However, at 10k rounds, that's a $270 difference, something to stop and think about.
I shoot an XD45 and a couple 1911s. This ammo will all be for range use, training, and maybe IDPA, if I can ever get to a practice.
My options are:
230 GR FMJ
185 GR lead SWC ($32 less per 1000)
230 GR lead RN ($27 less)
185 GR JHP ($10 more)
230 GR JHP ($15 more)
Given my circumstances, what are the pros and cons of:
Lead vs. Jacketed?
What about SWC vs. Round Nose?
Is there any added value to using JHP?
Thanks for the help, guys!
disclaimer - yes, I tried to use the advanced search feature, but wasn't able to find exactly what I was looking for. The thing is a pain in the ass.