Any Reason not to use 115gr 380 Bullets?

[ulflyer]

I've recently begun reloading 380's and have on hand a couple hundred 100gr Ranier bullets to use up. Since I reload 9mm and thats what I shoot the most of, just for plinking, I would like to simplify things by using 115's in the 380 as well. Again, just for plinking.

I loaded several and test fired them in my Kahr CW380 and they functioned fine.

Any reason not to use 115's?

 

[TfflHndn]

Nope, not for plinking. There's data for 115s. Not moving very fast, and I wouldn't use them as my first choice for defense loads. But for your intended use they should be fine. I've loaded a few and they worked well.

 

[Havok7416]

They function just fine. My problem with them is that they have to be seated carefully in the case or it gets a wrinkle. I've also loaded 124gr bullets with similar issues.

 

[Walkalong]

They are heavy for the caliber, with limited data, but there is no reason a safe load couldn't be worked up.