9mm 147gr

[stressed]

Why is it that all 147gr FMJ is flat nose/meplat? All the 115 and 124 FMJ stuff is standard ball. Just was wondering as I was going though my ammo.

 

[David E]

Precision Delta and a couple others makes RN 147 grainers

 

[tipoc]

Why is it that all 147gr FMJ is flat nose/meplat?

Why do you think that?

tipoc

 

[pendennis]

Hornady shows a round-nosed 147gr -

http://www.hornady.com/store/9mm-.355-147-GR-FMJ-RN-Bulk-2500-ct-box/

 

[tyeo098]

Depends on the load used.

147 is a LOT of lead and it all cant be shoved in the case eating up case space and raising pressures.

 

[SharpsDressedMan]

If you utilize a flatpoint bullet, more of the bullet can be forward of the case without exceeding overall cartridge length. As mentioned above, containing too much of the bullet inside a 9mm case will lead to excessive pressures due to reduced powder and combustion capacity in the case. It is a delicate trade off in the 9mm, as bullet nose variations can lead to feeding problems in different guns.

 

[stressed]

Last two replies, thanks. Odd that a heavier 158 grain would be RN though.

 

[tipoc]

I think it depends on who makes the bullets and what load they want.

A round nosed 147 gr. fmj bullet from Fiocchi

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/32...m-luger-147-grain-full-metal-jacket-box-of-50

A 158 gr. fmj round nosed bullet also from Fiocchi

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/29...58-grain-full-metal-jacket-subsonic-box-of-50

A round nosed fmj load from Federal

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/17...-luger-147-grain-total-metal-jacket-box-of-50

A 158 gr. round nosed fmj from Privi

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/69...m-luger-158-grain-full-metal-jacket-box-of-50

Another round nosed 147 gr. load from EMcon

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/56...7-grain-total-metal-jacket-subsonic-box-of-50

and etc., etc.

They are not all that common maybe but far from rare.

tipoc