FLORIDA KEVIN
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I just ordered some 200 grain bullets in .452 from master blaster the other day ! have any of you had experience with them or any other polymer coated bullets?
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EddieCoyle
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I like them. In a couple of hours I'll probably shoot the last of 1000 .45 ACP that I loaded a while back. They're cleaner than lead and more accurate than plated.
FLORIDA KEVIN
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Thanks Eddie !!
I like them also. My indoor range requires jacketed bullets and they will allow Masterblasters. They're cheaper than fmj. I like them better than plated. I find they're more accurate than plated and cheaper too. They are a bit more expensive than lead, but a lot less messy to load.
Tom
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FLORIDA KEVIN
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These bullets are supposed to leave the bore clean ! I would think there would be no problem unless you had a lot of lead built up in the barrel!
EddieCoyle
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The poly coated bullets do leave a bit of residual poly coating inside the barrel. In my 1911, I usually run a magazine or two of jacketed through it at the end of a session to "clean it out".
I bought 250 of Precision and Masterblaster to test out. Precision, I believe, are swaged and Masterblaster are hard cast. The Precision seemed to be a little softer. I couldn't tell any difference in accurracy so I decided to order more of the Masterblaster since they were cheaper.
Tom
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stubbicatt
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I have had leading problems in 40 cal with Masterblaster bullets and Titegroup. So I called them and they recommended Ramshot Competition, which I have also tried.
Still have leading in one part of the barrel.
I'm thinking perhaps my problems are due to the newness of the barrel, and that it needs a few jacketed bullets fired through it to wear down some burrs or something?
Haven't shot it in quite a little while.
Still have leading in one part of the barrel.
I'm thinking perhaps my problems are due to the newness of the barrel, and that it needs a few jacketed bullets fired through it to wear down some burrs or something?
Haven't shot it in quite a little while.
FLORIDA KEVIN
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well I shot 50 rounds of master blaster 200 grain in 45 colt ! no leading but I do see a small amount of fouling in the bore and chambers ,but I think it could be powder residue!!
Citroen
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I like them
I have been using Rainier plated bullets but the price, with shipping has gone through the roof so I ordered 1000 200 gr. RNFP from MasterBlaster. Prompt shipping and reasonable price. I have shot maybe half of them and like them - there is one thing, however, at least in my case I had to increase the "belling" of the cartridge to prevent them from shifting sorta sideways. They appear to be thicker than what I was set up to use.
I think they actually mention this on their website.
I have some from Precision on order as I want to compare the two poly coated bullets.
I have been loading them with 7 grains of AA # 5 and OAL of 1.215 in. which is accurate and cycles the slide on my Glock 30. Some unburned powder in my revolvers but I doubt that has anything to do with the bullet.
John
Charlotte, NC
I have been using Rainier plated bullets but the price, with shipping has gone through the roof so I ordered 1000 200 gr. RNFP from MasterBlaster. Prompt shipping and reasonable price. I have shot maybe half of them and like them - there is one thing, however, at least in my case I had to increase the "belling" of the cartridge to prevent them from shifting sorta sideways. They appear to be thicker than what I was set up to use.
I think they actually mention this on their website.
I have some from Precision on order as I want to compare the two poly coated bullets.
I have been loading them with 7 grains of AA # 5 and OAL of 1.215 in. which is accurate and cycles the slide on my Glock 30. Some unburned powder in my revolvers but I doubt that has anything to do with the bullet.
John
Charlotte, NC
jfh
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I ordered some sample or 250 bags
in three calibers--.38/.357, .40, and .45ACP--after reading this post last weekend. They got here Thursday--prompt service.
So far, they're a positive--the .40 / 180 TMCs I tried in my Kimber 10 functioned perfectly, and that pistol has been fussy using some of my 200-gr. LSWCs or the 170-175 LSWCs I have on hand. I ran these over AA#5 development loads to find a sweet spot--no conclusions yet.
Likewise, I loaded up some of the .45ACP / 200RNSP, again under AA in a development set--and, in a dirty gun, 100% function. Again, no accuracy conclusions yet. Compared to a local 200LSWC (H&G68 mold) that the gun is set up for, they worked just fine--just not sure about the cost difference.
However, they were 'cleaner' to handle while loading, and I appreciated that. Given the widely-varying (lead / non FMJ) pricing we're seeing right now, they may not even be at a price differential. I've not been impressed with plated bullets, but maybe these will be a suitable 'upgrade' for hard cast leads.
Jim H.
in three calibers--.38/.357, .40, and .45ACP--after reading this post last weekend. They got here Thursday--prompt service.
So far, they're a positive--the .40 / 180 TMCs I tried in my Kimber 10 functioned perfectly, and that pistol has been fussy using some of my 200-gr. LSWCs or the 170-175 LSWCs I have on hand. I ran these over AA#5 development loads to find a sweet spot--no conclusions yet.
Likewise, I loaded up some of the .45ACP / 200RNSP, again under AA in a development set--and, in a dirty gun, 100% function. Again, no accuracy conclusions yet. Compared to a local 200LSWC (H&G68 mold) that the gun is set up for, they worked just fine--just not sure about the cost difference.
However, they were 'cleaner' to handle while loading, and I appreciated that. Given the widely-varying (lead / non FMJ) pricing we're seeing right now, they may not even be at a price differential. I've not been impressed with plated bullets, but maybe these will be a suitable 'upgrade' for hard cast leads.
Jim H.
Citroen- Post a comparison of the masterblaster vs precision when you find out. One of these 2 is my next 200gr 45 ACP bullet.
We are in the exact same boat. I ordered 4k of Rainier before they bumped up their prices and I will be running out of them in the next few months.
We are in the exact same boat. I ordered 4k of Rainier before they bumped up their prices and I will be running out of them in the next few months.
FLORIDA KEVIN
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I must add that the People at Master Blaster were really great to deal with ! I wish they had a polymer coated 260-300 grain bullet for the casull !! I didn't try Precision brand becasue they only make 9mm ,40 cal and 45 acp bullets !
Spartacus451
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I love them. I shoot them exclusively in .45 right now.
4.7 grains of Clays and an OAL of 1.195 gives me a 170 power factor.
I basically don't need to clean. I run a boresnake every once in a while to make myself feel better, but there is no need. The only residue is the lube which doesn't really bother me.
4.7 grains of Clays and an OAL of 1.195 gives me a 170 power factor.
I basically don't need to clean. I run a boresnake every once in a while to make myself feel better, but there is no need. The only residue is the lube which doesn't really bother me.
Citroen
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Received today
I was down to less than 200 of the MasterBlaster 200 gr. RNFP in 45 ACP; today my order from Precision arrived so the timing was great. Packaging on he Precision was excellent - actually better than MB although both used USPO to deliver.
The Precision bullets do not have a "lube" groove, are the same diameter
(.450) but are longer - MB measure .538 while the Precision .564.
My measurements could be off by .001 or so.
I plan to load some Precision bullets tonight using the same powder and charge as on the MB. I suspect they will be petty much the same but will let you know if there is any noticeable difference.
Cost on 1000 was $86.60 delivered.
JOhn
Charlotte, NC - the 8th most dangerous city in the nation
I was down to less than 200 of the MasterBlaster 200 gr. RNFP in 45 ACP; today my order from Precision arrived so the timing was great. Packaging on he Precision was excellent - actually better than MB although both used USPO to deliver.
The Precision bullets do not have a "lube" groove, are the same diameter
(.450) but are longer - MB measure .538 while the Precision .564.
My measurements could be off by .001 or so.
I plan to load some Precision bullets tonight using the same powder and charge as on the MB. I suspect they will be petty much the same but will let you know if there is any noticeable difference.
Cost on 1000 was $86.60 delivered.
JOhn
Charlotte, NC - the 8th most dangerous city in the nation
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