147gr - lube groove or not?

[wiiawiwb]

I've been shooting the 125 coated SWC from MBC and am happy with it. I'm considering trying a 147 gr bullet and have noticed that the MBC coated bullet has a lube groove whereas some companies produce a non-lube groove (Acme).

What is the benefit of the MBC lube groove?

http://missouribullet.com/details.php?prodId=215&category=5&secondary=8&keywords=

http://www.acmebullet.com/bullets-reloading-brass/9MM-Lead-Cast-Reloading-Bullets/9mm-147-FP-NLG-Coated

 

[Smitty79]

Most of the coated bullet makers make a lube groove bullet like the MBC. I've shot about 20k of them. I'm very happy with them. If you have a gun with a short chamber, like a CZ, the Acme doesn't need to be seated as deep. This gives you more options for brass head stamps you can use for 147s.

 

[wlkjr]

The only benefit I would assume for a lube groove is that the bullet could be used with a traditional lube instead of coating.
I recently obtained an Accurate 147g mold without the grooves. I'm coating with Hi-Tek and it works great, no groove really needed.