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  • Tcruse

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    I have been working on changing my bullet of choice from X-Treme plated to Acme coated. The are a bit cheaper and so far have shown accuracy the same or better than the plated/FMJ bullets I have used in the past. There is only one issue that seems like a negative, still the "smell" of polymer (accepted is not a factor) and "smoke" when fired. As compared to "lead" the smoke is in the range of only 10% as bad.

    I am using 124 g Acme coated with 4.2g TiteGroup. I have found some recommendations that state that TG burns too hot for coated bullets.

    CFE 5.0 g seems to be a bit better, but would like to hear what others have used with success.

    PS G-T-G (Good to Go) remanufactured ammo seem to have solved the issue, but have not been able to pry out the load data they use.
    Hurley's Gold
     

    extremist

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    In my experience, best powders for coated bullets are W231, WSF and N320.

    I use 4.2 to 4.4 WSF for my 125gr Blue Bullets or H&S 125gr Bullets. Great load.
     

    Tcruse

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    I have HP38/W321 next on my list. Hard to too wrong with HP38/W321.
    WSF is one that I had not thought about but worth a try.
    Any experience with W572?
    I do not see N320 offered from the places I usually purchase powder from but would be worth finding a supplier.
     

    popper

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    No T.G with PCd bullets, nitro dissolves the base coating. WST, WSF or 231 are OK.
     
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