What is 147 grain ammo used for?
What is 147 grain ammo used for?
147 is generally, in hard ball, subsonic ammo, but is also often used common in hollow point rounds used by LE agencies, etc.
Is 147 gr subsonic 9mm?
When the 9mm, 147 grain subsonic hollowpoint was introduced in September 1987, it was hailed as the solution to a tough stopping-power problem. Every ammo company that makes a 147 grain subsonic hollowpoint also makes standard pressure and +P+ pressure ammo, which is much more suited to police use.
What does a heavier grain bullet do?
For self-defense purposes, you want a bullet that will penetrate a soft target and expand or tumble, while still staying in the body to prevent collateral damage. Generally, it’s recommended that a larger grain and heavier bullet is more suited for self-defense.
Can I shoot 147 grain 9mm ammo?
The usual bullet weights for 9mm Luger range from 115 to 147 grains. That makes them a good choice for suppressed guns as they will remain subsonic and won’t produce the “crack” sound of little sonic booms that faster bullets do when they break the sound barrier.
Is subsonic 9mm good for self defense?
Subsonic ammo is typically extremely quiet through a suppressor, mild recoiling, fun to shoot, and useful in hunting and self-defense applications.
What is better 115 grain or 124 grain 9mm?
What Is the Difference Between 115-grain and 124-grain 9mm Ammo? The difference is that 124 grain is heavier. Grain is a very small unit of measure — so small it takes more than a few hundred grains to add up to 1 ounce. So, the difference between a 115-grain round and a 124-grain round is the weight, sure.
Is 115 grain JHP good for self-defense?
The goal is to point out that the 115 gr. FMJ 9mm round is a great choice for practice and for matches, but don’t load your self defense handgun with that same ammunition. The safest choice for self-defense purposes is a hollow point round, regardless of the caliber.
Is 115 grain JHP good for self defense?
What is your favorite 147 gr.9mm load of choice?
Im interested in opinions that may lead to healthy debate. What is your 147 gr. 9mm load of choice? Im considering 147 gr. round nose FMJ with approximately 4.3 gr. of Alliant Power Pistol to reach a power factor of approximately 126,000. Anyone using a similar load?
How to load a 9mm lead 147gr bullet?
Load another dummy round 0.005″ shorter and repeat the process. Keep doing this (reducing the C.O.A.L. and checking the bullet) until you find a length that results in no score marks being left on the bullet.
Is the 9mm 147gr an ultimate reloader?
9mm 147gr Subsonic “Magic Load”, Hard to Believe! – Ultimate Reloader 9mm 147gr Subsonic “Magic Load”, Hard to Believe! Now that I have suppressors, I’m very interested in subsonic loads for pistols and rifles that I shoot frequently.
What kind of titegroup does a 147 grain 9mm have?
One of the most common loads at Nationals was 3.2-3.3 gr Titegroup under a 147. Mine is 3.4 grains WSF (Winchester Super Field) under any 147 grain 9mm bullet. I need 850 fps for a 125 PF.