Bullet Comparison: 115gr and 147gr Through the Kel-Tec PF-9

[savage1r]

When shooting before, the 115gr fmj's tended to print significantly low and left on the target and the 147gr's were more center and better grouped. Now that I've had a chance to put some rounds though the gun, both are printing in almost the exact same area. The only difference is the amount of recoil, which is VERY noticeable when shooting the 147gr bullets. Check it out:

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[hardluk1]

Try some 124gr loads. Different brands can print differently and fps from brand to brand can differ by 100fps.

 

[savage1r]

I probably will at some point. I had a request to show what the difference in accuracy and recoil would be between these two types of bullets on another forum. It's not huge, but definitely significant (recoil wise) and I think the 147gr are slightly more accurate.

 

[psyshack]

I shoot 124's and 147's in my PF-9 all my reloads. And the 147's feel softer to me.

 

[Yarddog]

Savage1r, Reckon you got a flintch PS A FTF will show you that
Y/D

 

[hardluk1]

I only shot 124gr in the one I had.

 

[savage1r]

Yarddog, you're probably right, it was probably a limp wrist or flinch on my part. I need a lot more trigger time.

 

[hardluk1]

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[Saddlebag Preacher]

I found the remington 115 JHP is the most accurate in mine. I bought a box of WWB 147 JHP and I get an occasional FTF with the minilight I have attached to it. But I'm very happy with the Remington's.

 

[MedWheeler]

I found the remington 115 JHP is the most accurate in mine.

This is my carry load. It's the most readily-available where I live, affordable, and it functions flawlessly in my gun.