Found an accurate and cheap bullet option
Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 8:25 pm
Just throwing this info out to the community in case it could be beneficial to anyone. I have (had) 1000x 230gr FMJ hollow points from Everglades to use in my 1911. They cost about 16 cents a piece. Last weekend was the first time I tried reloading any 45 acp style bullets in my 450 Bushmaster... I have to say that I am impressed!
Only picked 1 powder and charge weight to try at first, and don't think I'm going to change anything. At 50 yards I was making 1 big hole in the paper. 2 separate 8 shot groups. Yes 8 shots per group, not lucky 3 shot groups.
These shoot better than the factory 250gr Hornady loads, which are also pretty dang accurate to be honest.
Rifle is a stock Bushmaster 16" upper.
Loads were 38gr of Lil Gun. (Use at your own risk).
Now I just need to get this darn rifle feeding more reliably and I'll be a happy camper!
Only picked 1 powder and charge weight to try at first, and don't think I'm going to change anything. At 50 yards I was making 1 big hole in the paper. 2 separate 8 shot groups. Yes 8 shots per group, not lucky 3 shot groups.
These shoot better than the factory 250gr Hornady loads, which are also pretty dang accurate to be honest.
Rifle is a stock Bushmaster 16" upper.
Loads were 38gr of Lil Gun. (Use at your own risk).
Now I just need to get this darn rifle feeding more reliably and I'll be a happy camper!