135 gr lead RN bullets - why?

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I've seen the Wolf reloads at SFRC include 135 grain (9 mm) lead RN (round nose, I assume) bullets

I guess these are non-jacketed lead bullets.

What's the niche for this product? Why would someone buy these vs the standard FMJ/TMJ 124 grain product?

Thanks.
 
Heavier bullets at the same power factor tend to have less perceived recoil.
Lead bullets at 1000 fps and greater begin to lead up the barrel or at minimum require more frequent cleaning.
Heavier bullets move slower and tend to foul a little less meaning longer periods between cleaning.

In 9mm with lead bullets, you can go up to 150gr but the heavier bullets are sometimes harder to get to feed in some guns.

The 135gr is a decent compromise.
 
legi0n said:
wow, 1100 posts and you still don't get it!
the world is coming to an end
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post count is a representation of gun/ammo related knowledge...... im being sarcastic, thats a stupid comment you said, not gonna lie..

I suppose we all cannot afford free education
 
I actually really enjoy those wolf 135 gr RN reloads. Recaoil is nice, and I find I snap back on target fairly quickly, they are also only 1
$11.95 a box at my local gun store. However they do make a bit of a mess after 100 rounds or so, and they are a bit dirty powder wise.
 
kdog3333 said:
Because indoor ranges often mandate that you use lead bullets only. I buy a lot of this stuff for winter shooting (indoors).
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I don't know much, but i know that nobody should use lead bullet at an indoor range... Lead are vaporise while shooting. Breathing these vapors aren't good for anybody. TMJ are the best for indoor range since the bullet's base is jacketed. I wouldn't recommand to use a range that mandate lead only (even if they say having a good ventilation system).
 
Chukha said:
I don't know much, but i know that nobody should use lead bullet at an indoor range... Lead are vaporise while shooting. Breathing these vapors aren't good for anybody. TMJ are the best for indoor range since the bullet's base is jacketed. I wouldn't recommand to use a range that mandate lead only (even if they say having a good ventilation system).
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Good point, but we do not have a choice at our indoor range. Lead bullets fired at velocities under 1000 fps are the only acceptable projectiles allowed. Our range is in a building classed as a heritage property and so the amounts of paperwork and expense required to do an upgrade to our backstop (steel plate) is prohibitive. Our new range, when complete, will allow the use of TMJ bullets.
 
Yup, some folks have no choice if they want to play at a range that works for them or is handy. A little lead in moderation is good for you... It's funny though that some cop ranges that were good for FMJ bullets that when they become civilian ranges are only good for lead bullets. Makes one go "hmmmm". But that is another topic, or is it?
 
Chukha said:
I don't know much, but i know that nobody should use lead bullet at an indoor range... Lead are vaporise while shooting. Breathing these vapors aren't good for anybody. TMJ are the best for indoor range since the bullet's base is jacketed. I wouldn't recommand to use a range that mandate lead only (even if they say having a good ventilation system).
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Gee, there isn't an indoor range within 3 hours of where you live. An indoor range with proper ventilation will have no issues with airborne lead. Secondly, a shooters largest exposure to lead isn't from the bullet when discharging a firearm, it's from cleaning brass prior to reloading it. Primers are made from lead styphnate, which vaporizes on detonation but doesn't get beyond the cartridge case due to the back pressure from the burning powder and exiting bullet. The vaporized lead coats the inside of each casing, when you tumble the cases the lead deposits are scraped off the inside of the casing in the form of almost pure lead dust. All that muck in a case tumbler is comprised largely of lead dust. Wear a mask and gloves and you're more than fine.
 
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