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I've haven't made a reload yet that won't work in my PT111, some 147 RN with bottom of the chart powder is one of my more accurate loads. I started with bottom of the list powder charges on most of my 9mm loads and all cycle just fine, seems to be a very unpicky gun. I've used Titegroup, Win Super Field, Accurate #7 & unique all with fine results. Just follow the book and stay within recommended charges and OAL and you'll be fine.
Recoil wise I couldn't tell the difference between the 147's I loaded vs WWB 115. My 8 year old shot the 147s OK but it was his first time firing a pistol larger than 22LR.
I think the 147 I got were Hornadys, same deal $24 for 500 been sitting in the shop for a long time. After shooting a few of them I'd take more if I could get them.
I just started loading some 135 LRN that I got 2000 for $100 and they seem to work pretty well as well, I haven't been able to get a lead bullet to shot as well as WWB yet though. I have some XTP's to try to load and see if I can match or better WWB accuracy.
Again, my PT111 seems to eat anything, but shoots some better than others. Berry's plated bullets are the worst I've ever loaded. 10" pattern at 20' (plating stripped off of recovered bullets), WWB 2" group, most of my reloads are 3-4" range.
David
Recoil wise I couldn't tell the difference between the 147's I loaded vs WWB 115. My 8 year old shot the 147s OK but it was his first time firing a pistol larger than 22LR.
I think the 147 I got were Hornadys, same deal $24 for 500 been sitting in the shop for a long time. After shooting a few of them I'd take more if I could get them.
I just started loading some 135 LRN that I got 2000 for $100 and they seem to work pretty well as well, I haven't been able to get a lead bullet to shot as well as WWB yet though. I have some XTP's to try to load and see if I can match or better WWB accuracy.
Again, my PT111 seems to eat anything, but shoots some better than others. Berry's plated bullets are the worst I've ever loaded. 10" pattern at 20' (plating stripped off of recovered bullets), WWB 2" group, most of my reloads are 3-4" range.
David
