Precision Delta vs Xtreme vs RMR hardcore match plated for 9mm and .45 FMJ?

[JeepinSoldier]

So I have pretty much decided on the Xtreme .357 158 grain plated SWC for my .38/.357 target/plinking loads.

Got great advice here leading me to that bullet after I got tired of cleaning all the lead out of my revolvers.

Now I am trying to decide on 124 grain 9mm and 230 grain .45 bullets. I have been buying the Precision Delta FMJ's for both. After the panic and supply caught up, PD raised their prices. They are now $144 plus shipping for 1000 230 grain .45's.

These bullets are very accurate out of all my .45's but that is getting expensive. The plated bullets can be had for $120 at Xtreme, and $130 at RMR.

Should I stay with Precision Delta as I know the load developed is great in a variety of .45's (S&W 457, 4586, 625, and Springfield Loaded 1911) or switch to one of the plated bullets? Im thinking of switching for the 9mm 124's as well.

 

[gaijin]

Jacketed, as a rule, will always be more accurate than plated IME.
Might look at Berry's hollow base, double plated- or whatever they're called.
I've used them in 9 mm and with the "old school" hollow base they have been the most accurate plated I've shot.
For anything short of general, range "messing around" I use JHP
bullets- usually PD, Zero or Hornady HAP- when accuracy is a consideration.
With hunting (handgun) bullets I use cast lead.

 

[Bkreutz]

I use RMR plated for competition (USPSA) and practice. I get the "Match" thick plated 9mm. I shoot 9 major so I'm pushing a 124gr bullet at 1400 fps and have had no problems whatsoever.

 

[Moe Mentum]

I buy in bulk, (2000 rounds) from Precision Delta and get the discount, its not much more then Xtreme's price, plus PD has free shipping.

 

[daniel lawecki]

Precision Delta are fine bullets used them for awhile but now only shooting cast bullets. They are a jacketed bullets not plated I have a thousand stashed for later when not just target shooting. They remind me of Winchester jacket bullets .45 230 grain hardball ammo of the 1980's with the lead open in the bases of the bullets.

 

[sellersm]

Well, don't mean to throw a monkey wrench in the works, but RMR has a new "match" plated 158gr RNFP bullet for .357/.38! I've gotten excellent results out of it, much better than any other plated I've tried, including all of Xtreme's offerings.

As to 9mm, the RMR Match plated bullets are top notch as well, same with their .45!

Not all plated bullets are the same, and some folks will need to change their paradigms a bit, as these new plated bullets are behaving like FMJ, or even better!

Jake has done his homework at RMR and is making some excellent plated bullets at great prices.

I used to use a lot of Precision Delta bullets, especially in 9mm, but I don't any more.

 

[JeepinSoldier]

Thanks for the comments!

And sorry for the delay in my reply. Working a lot lately.

So it seems that they all get good reviews. Guess Ill have to buy some of each, shoot them up and decide what the guns like best!

 

[joeintexas]

Well, don't mean to throw a monkey wrench in the works, but RMR has a new "match" plated 158gr RNFP bullet for .357/.38! I've gotten excellent results out of it, much better than any other plated I've tried, including all of Xtreme's offerings.

As to 9mm, the RMR Match plated bullets are top notch as well, same with their .45!

Not all plated bullets are the same, and some folks will need to change their paradigms a bit, as these new plated bullets are behaving like FMJ, or even better!

Jake has done his homework at RMR and is making some excellent plated bullets at great prices.

I used to use a lot of Precision Delta bullets, especially in 9mm, but I don't any more.

I load 9mm, 38spec, 357 mag, and 45 acp. I have had very good results with xtreme in all calibers but...I just might have to try a few of the new RMR match grade. Thanks for the heads up.