vaalpens
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I am trying to consolidate my plated bullets to one brand of possible. I am currently evaluating the RMR 124gr flat nose bullets in 9mm and 357sig, and if it works out then maybe I want to switch to the RMR 40S&W bullets also. The problem is that RMR does not have any 165gr bullets, but only 180gr. This made me starting to think that I should change from loading 165gr to 180gr. Up to now I have only been loading 165gr plated in 40S&W and only started loading 165gr since most factory ammo available was 165gr.
I know the powder load is a bit lower with 180gr and the shooting feels a bit softer, but from my perspective I don't see any reason why I shouldn't change from 165gr to 180gr outside of having to work up some loads again.
Is there any compelling reason why you load 180gr instead of 165gr? Any additional things I need to be concerned about when loading 180gr instead of 165gr?
As always I look forward to any forthcoming advice and comments.
I know the powder load is a bit lower with 180gr and the shooting feels a bit softer, but from my perspective I don't see any reason why I shouldn't change from 165gr to 180gr outside of having to work up some loads again.
Is there any compelling reason why you load 180gr instead of 165gr? Any additional things I need to be concerned about when loading 180gr instead of 165gr?
As always I look forward to any forthcoming advice and comments.
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