Anybody use these? I usually buy Frontier bullets from Higginsons, very happy with them and with the service from Higginsons. However Aim Projectiles are Canadian made and I'm 45 min. away so I can save some shipping. So if they are comparable to Frontier products let me know and I'll pick some up. TC
Aim Projectiles?
- Thread starter trky chsr
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- Niagara Region, Ontario. For now
i use their 9mm with good results!
I have no experience with Frontier. I've begun using AIM 124 gr to reload 38 Super. These are produced in the proper .356" diameter for the 38 Super cartridge and are apparently made from a harder alloy with thicker plating to withstand high pressures. I really can't judge these technical claims other than to say that AIM projectiles are impressively consistent and, they work.
During my short experience with them, AIM have shown themselves to be attentive to customer requirements and they seem interested in my business. I like them to deal with, and I'm impressed with the quality of their product.
During my short experience with them, AIM have shown themselves to be attentive to customer requirements and they seem interested in my business. I like them to deal with, and I'm impressed with the quality of their product.
I had the chance to try their product, 124gr 9mm, its not that bad, had some minor problems, some of the bullets got stack to my SEATING DIE ( Lee), had to readjust the die( seating screw) to get rid of the bullet inside the die. I would say around 50 in a box of 1000's, sometimes it just distract your flow. Just got a couple of boxes of ZEROS, started using it, runs perfectly, you can really tell the difference, but again there is a big price difference. Maybe will try some BDX in the future.
redddogg69
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Burlington/ON
Are aim bullets considered plated or jacketed. New to reloading and the difference still has me a bit confused.
I have used a few thousand in 9, 40 and 45. The first couple batches were a bit iffy but they have really worked to make a great product.
Prices have gone up with the metal markets but they are still the best bang for the buck ( pun intended ), especially if you can pick up locally.
What I guess is the second generation of 0.40's ( 165 & 185 ) have worked very well for me in both target ( IPSC minor ) and full blown ( Major ) loads.
The 3rd gen of 38's ( 124's ) have been great in 9mm minor. Did take a bit of tweaking with the seating die setup when going from 2nd gen. A lot of they guys are running them in 38 Super velocity as well.
The 45's ( 200's initially and 230's ) have been great - but I mostly load low power target loads.
Prices have gone up with the metal markets but they are still the best bang for the buck ( pun intended ), especially if you can pick up locally.
What I guess is the second generation of 0.40's ( 165 & 185 ) have worked very well for me in both target ( IPSC minor ) and full blown ( Major ) loads.
The 3rd gen of 38's ( 124's ) have been great in 9mm minor. Did take a bit of tweaking with the seating die setup when going from 2nd gen. A lot of they guys are running them in 38 Super velocity as well.
The 45's ( 200's initially and 230's ) have been great - but I mostly load low power target loads.
redddogg69
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Burlington/ON
leaving the lead exposed on the bottom. Yes? I have some remington 230gr .45 like this. Just thought plated bullets need lighter load and didnt want to load them hot.
Correct,,however;
With jacketed bullets, you get away from the exposed lead issue by using JHP bullets, and AIM, according to their website, has addressed pressure concerns by using a harder alloy, double struck bullet and thicker plating, since April 2009.
45 ACP is inherently a low pressure round. I don't think you're gonna have pressure issues with it, even if you do make em a tad zesty.
