AIM projectile 9mm 124gr bullet review

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Just received my first purchase today of AIM Bullets in 124gr 9mm I bought from a site sponsor and thought I would do a little consistency testing and bullet sectioning. Considering they are handgun bullets and excellent value for the price I am so far impressed. Haven't loaded or shot any yet but I am expecting pretty decent results. Chose 10 random bullets to test, here are the results:

1. 126.0gr .575 oal
2. 126.0gr .576 oal
3. 126.5gr .574 oal
4. 125.8gr .574 oal
5. 126.0gr .575 oal
6. 125.6gr .574 oal
7. 125.9gr .575 oal
8. 126.1gr .576 oal
9. 126.8gr .576 oal
10. 125.8gr .575 oal

All bullets measured .355 diameter.

Plating thickness seems pretty good also. I expect I will be placing another order in the near future.

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I went to the plant and picked up a box of their 230gr. .451 bullets today...
They look good. 'Hope to get some loaded and try 'em out some day this week.

Hopefully they keep it up... 'Nice to have a reliable supply of quality bullets so close by :)
 
I think the actual range report of the shooting results was already posted by one of AIMs shooters, check the search function or AIM dealer forum for the thread.
 
I'm not sure what the tolerances are but that seems pretty good for something that is mass produced.

I'm sure that I shoot anywhere near that well. Ok I lied I can't shoot even close to that :eek:

I am impressed with the analysis of this as it was well presented and backed by facts and measurements.

I am curious what kind of data comes from the major manufacturers of commercial ammo?
 
Did some more measuring/weighing on another brand of 124gr 9mm bullets I had (not sure of manufacturer) and these were the results:

Weight/Diameter/Length

1: 124.2gr 3.54 5.78
2: 124.2gr 3.54 5.78
3: 125.5gr 3.55 5.82
4: 125.0gr 3.55 5.78
5: 125.0gr 3.55 5.80
6: 124.5gr 3.54 5.78
7: 125.5gr 3.55 5.81
8: 124.9gr 3.54 5.80
9: 124.3gr 3.54 5.78
10: 124.6gr 3.54 5.80

So Aim is definitely as consistent if not more consistent than these. I sectioned a couple more, the first being AIM, the second from this test, and the last was an undamaged fired bullet I picked up at the range (Montana Gold?) The thicker jackets on the last two I would think to be of no benefit for target shooting, and with the good prices on Aim bullets and them being Canadian also I can't see myself spending my money on an American suppliers bullet again when we have a quality product right here at home. Don't know if anybody else gives a hoot about this stuff but I personally find it interesting, especially figuring out how to section a bullet respectably.

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I took a piece of hardwood (walnut, was all I had) about 3/4" thick, bored a 9mm sized hole in it about 3/4 of the way through, pushed the bullet into the hole, then proceeded to cut the wood and bullet with my table top wood bandsaw (copper and lead are soft so the blade survived), but never cut the wood full length so it still held the bullet. I then ran the face of the sectioned bullet against a file, then 120 grit, then 240 grit, then oiled 400 grit and finally oiled 600 grit. I plan to section many of my rifle bullets also just for fun, kinda interesting to see the construction.
 
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Excellent review Grtwhthntr. I have been shooting their .40's and am very happy with the results.
I also am happy to be supporting a Canadian bullet manufacturer.

Keep up the great work Aim.

RPM
 
Don't be afraid to mention who you got them from :D I did the same thing as you with my 45 test batch they sent me before I started carrying there products... shot them they work fine.. I like supporting a Canadian company too!
 
Being plated, do you follow FMJ or lead alloy loading guide lines?

I plan to use these when I get more $$$ for reloading components (buying a butt load of .223 components right now)
 
depending on what calibre you can generally load them to fmj specs... we always recommend working up loads from min to max, I loaded my 45 230 aim to the same spec I loaded my Hornady real FMJ shot them out of an Sti and comped Springfield no problems.
 
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I see many times on this site people #####ing we are slaves to Americans as we have no manufactures in Canada.

According to the above comparison based on actual measurements this appears to be a great product.

The least we could do is support them so they can continue doing what they do best.

Just my opinion!

I am not one to be anaylitical (I can't even spell it) but I do get people who are.

Well done!
 
I believe it was mentioned elsewhere that these plated bullets are OK on indoor ranges that prohibit FMJ. Is that correct? Seems like a very good deal for indoor shooting in the cold months.

Mark
 
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