MBC .45 acp K-Ball vs. SoftBall? Anyone used both?

[1KPerDay]

I would like some feedback on what is the K-Ball and why it is different from the softball and which may be superior. If possible.

Considering both in coated variety. I've shot a lot of softball previously.

 

[sequins]

I like the softball a lot. I haven't tried kball though. I just switched to the RMR FMJ though for a few pennies more.

 

[1KPerDay]

RMR doesn't have any .45 ACP bullets right now unless I'm looking in the wrong place. First place I always check.

 

[sequins]

One of my best off hand groups was 2.41" with MBC softball 230's and a hot load of aa#7 at 10 yards, it was within book max but gave 950 fps. The MBC bullets worked great and I wish I got the same accuracy at 825-850 which is where I like to run 'em. 950 is crazy in a 1911 so I backed that off but oh I still remember the accuracy from that batch.

(The dang western powder book has some HOT printed loads...)

 

[Jim Watson]

Just looking at the pictures, Kball looks like it has the elliptical nose of real USGI, the softball is the hemispherical nose made by nearly every custom caster. I don't know which is BETTER, though. I do have one gun that needs the softball type, although I am getting good results with Xtreme plated and Gallant coated 200 gr roundnose and am changing over.

 

[1KPerDay]

Just looking at the pictures, Kball looks like it has the elliptical nose of real USGI, the softball is the hemispherical nose made by nearly every custom caster. I don't know which is BETTER, though. I do have one gun that needs the softball type, although I am getting good results with Xtreme plated and Gallant coated 200 gr roundnose and am changing over.

Which gun do you have that needs the softball profile? I haven’t found it super compatible with all my pistols. It usually does fine but I’ve had sporadic feed stoppages in a couple.

 

[FROGO207]

I use soft ball and like them. I set my die to plunk with the tightest barrel. Have 8 pistols. Did have a feed problem with one S&W so I set the bullet a couple thousands deeper. Now it also feeds fine. Next up is buying coated and trying them as my regulars are running low. Try to keep 1K loaded ahead.