NMexJim
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While using round nose plated 9mm reloads on steel targets at my range, I had one rebound and smack me in the forearm. That sucker took its own good time in healing an ugly-looking little wound.
I changed over to flat point bullets thinking that I'd get fewer ricochets, and so far that seems to be true.
I've really come to like hollow-point, plated bullets when I can get them. But, I find far more flat points available.
Any thoughts on flat point, plated bullets reducing ricochets?
I will say too that there was a learning curve for me on bullet seating depth with a flat point and that COAL for one manufacturer does not mean it's the same for another. Au contraire. I'd recommend using a gauge rather than a caliper.
I changed over to flat point bullets thinking that I'd get fewer ricochets, and so far that seems to be true.
I've really come to like hollow-point, plated bullets when I can get them. But, I find far more flat points available.
Any thoughts on flat point, plated bullets reducing ricochets?
I will say too that there was a learning curve for me on bullet seating depth with a flat point and that COAL for one manufacturer does not mean it's the same for another. Au contraire. I'd recommend using a gauge rather than a caliper.