Range Report: Lipstick Bullets

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Originally Posted by Karl

Eric,

I can't comment on other brands of polymer coated bullets. The brand I tested was Acme and as noted I found them to be unsatisfactory despite the increased velocity. I don't think that the bullets used in American Eagle ammo are available for reloading. However, I would be interested in your comparison for accuracy between the American Eagle ammo and another brand using FMJ bullets.
KFS

First range trip with a Parabellum yesterday. It went swimmingly! As per above, I ran 200 rounds through her: 100 rounds of the 115 gr red polymer coated American Eagles FPJ, 50 rounds 115 gr WWB FMJ, and 50 rounds 115 gr Herters FMJ. They all fed and fired well; no failures of any kind using 3 new Mec-gar mags. The red polymer Eagles had the best accuracy, followed by the WWB, with Herters last. However, there wasn't a huge difference with the precisely shooting Parabellum liking them all. I was all grins shooting this thing. It was awesome! Range report tomorrow.

Eric