So I'm trying to nail down a go-to 9mm load because I want to start frequenting IDPA matches more often. Most (by most I mean 95%) of my shooting is outdoors and I discovered plated bullets as a great way to save money over jacketed. But now here is what I am thinking
Rocky Mountain Reloading sells 1000 plated 115gr RN for $94, and 1000 JHP 115gr for $95. At this price difference why would anyone want to go for plated and not necessarily just go straight for a jacketed round?
Also I have been looking at Missouri Bullet and their 115gr bullets you get get a 1000 for about $52, which is definitely a fantastic deal. Is there any reason, besides an indoor range, why it would be a better idea to stick with the jacketed rounds? The extra $43 would cut the cost down an additional ~$2.15 per "box" of 50 which is a pretty good savings. The only problems I foresee are that most load books have jacketed data and possibly the jacketed rounds running through the gun cleaner.
Rocky Mountain Reloading sells 1000 plated 115gr RN for $94, and 1000 JHP 115gr for $95. At this price difference why would anyone want to go for plated and not necessarily just go straight for a jacketed round?
Also I have been looking at Missouri Bullet and their 115gr bullets you get get a 1000 for about $52, which is definitely a fantastic deal. Is there any reason, besides an indoor range, why it would be a better idea to stick with the jacketed rounds? The extra $43 would cut the cost down an additional ~$2.15 per "box" of 50 which is a pretty good savings. The only problems I foresee are that most load books have jacketed data and possibly the jacketed rounds running through the gun cleaner.