do you load Frontier bullets as FMJ?

[IM_Lugger]

OK changed the question a little (from 'do you load CMJ bullets as FMJ?')

So how do you load Frontiers? As FMJ, lead or cast (which is most of the time unavailabe)?

most of the loading data is either for lead or FMJ...

 

[Cocked&Locked]

Most of the manuels that have them say to load CMJ (plated) bullets as cast bullets. Others on here know more than me though, wait and see what they toss in.

 

[Camp Cook]

I load Montana Gold CMJ's for my 10mm's. Excellent bullets......

 

[762nato]

FMJ bullets generate less pressure than lead bullets with the same powde charge, so If you use the lead data you are safe, I load them to FMJ data working up to max of course

 

[gushulak]

I find that I can load them almost to the same as FMJ, but in general the CMJ bullets I use (Frontiers) tend to max out a couple tenths below FMJ. Across the chrony they do the same velocity with a slightly less powder charge. Work up slow and find your sweet spot.

 

[PoFF]

I'm another reloader who uses FMJ data for CMJ. No problem so far, but I always kept a few tenth of a grain below published max load for my .45ACP and 1 grain under max for my .44MAG

 

[Walter Hornby]

Be careful guys. there is a big difference Between CMJ's (complete metal Jackets) and plated bullets like the frontiers. if you are loading plated bullets then use reloading data for lead. if you are reloading CMJ's like the Montana golds, then use FMJ data.

 

[gushulak]

Be careful guys. there is a big difference Between CMJ's (complete metal Jackets) and plated bullets like the frontiers. if you are loading plated bullets then use reloading data for lead. if you are reloading CMJ's like the Montana golds, then use FMJ data.

Good advice. The MG bullets have a thick jacket on them, so FMJ data is pretty much bang on. The Frontier CMJ are plated, so load data usually falls somewhere between cast and FMJ data, usually closer to the cast side.

Always best to start low and work your loads up. I find a chronograph invaluable during load development. Load safe!

 

[IM_Lugger]

thanks guys, I changed a question a little, want to hear more from Frontier users.

 

[sevoman]

Ive used Frontier bullets in my 45 and 9mm.Like then a lot,fairly cheap without the mess of lead.

I find that load data for cast bullets gets pretty much the same velocity when using the frontiers,while jacketed bullets(eg from MG),will give lower velocities with equivalent loads.This is especially so in the 45(perhaps more friction from the heavier jacket?)

Either way,having a chrono is a must,as guns vary a lot

 

[Janeau]

I use Frontier bullet in .40 ( 180 grains ) and in .45 ACP ( 200 gr TC ).
They are cast-coated bullet. They shoot all right but are not FMJ. I found that they deposit more copper in the barrel than a FMJ bullet. I clean my barrel with Outer's Foul Out, so I can see the accumulation on the rod at the end of the process. They are an alternative to lead bullet when more speed is desired. Whatever the Wolf cast bullet are very hard cast and are as good. I use Frontier bullet because they are readily available and shoot cleaner than any lead bullet.My IPSC buddies do not use them any more because of the weight variation from bullet to bullet, which in their opinion, is too much for the best accuracy. My finding is that they are as consistent as most cast bullet but not like quality FMJ. I like the fact that they do not smoke like lead bullet do (burning of the lubricant) which is annoying in fast double tap shooting. For top accuracy, I load Sierra FMJ, but this is an expensive proposition for training. Hope this help.