PBR 135gr Nosler and 155gr JHP

Intercooler · August 14 2014 02:24:51 PM MDT

Got some today ${$default_wink_smiley}$ The 135's are rated 1609 FPS and the 155's should give 1410 FPS.

I'm not sure on what the 155 HP is yet.

The_Shadow · August 14 2014 05:35:37 PM MDT

I see they show the 135 as Nosler but the 155 isn't named...They appear to be Montana Gold!

Intercooler · August 14 2014 06:18:53 PM MDT

I wonder how they perform?

http://montanagoldbullet.com/index.php/40-155gr-jhp-92.html

4949shooter · August 14 2014 06:47:40 PM MDT

Quote from: Intercooler on August 14 2014 06:18:53 PM MDT
I wonder how they perform?

http://montanagoldbullet.com/index.php/40-155gr-jhp-92.html

I have seen them shed their petals in gel, with the lead core continuing to penetrate. That having been said, I wouldn't want to be hit by one.

I was thinking of ordering some of these and trying them in my in my Glock.

The_Shadow · August 14 2014 06:56:19 PM MDT

155 grains at 1400 fps, jacket separation would be the least of my worries! ${$default_shocked_smiley}$

Intercooler · August 14 2014 07:06:34 PM MDT

Andrew tested the MAC 165gr MG's and Buffalo Bore 180gr MG's I sent. Both looked to do well except shedding the peddles. Should be pretty decent in 155gr also.

Intercooler · August 15 2014 05:17:33 AM MDT

They have the 200gr Beartooth Hardcast and I hope to get some soon for testing.

danwe · August 15 2014 05:46:28 AM MDT

They look pretty good Intercooler. I'm going to give them try.

4949shooter · August 15 2014 01:56:47 PM MDT

Okay, I just ordered two boxes. Will see how they do..

Intercooler · August 15 2014 06:00:03 PM MDT

I had two loads on the 135's as it turns out. The unmarked rounds are Lite compared to the 1609 FPS rated ones ${$default_grin_smiley}$

PBR 155gr Montana Gold HP
EAA Elite Limited 4.75" 1490, 1451, 1438. Average = 1459.66 FPS/ 733 LBS
EAA Hunter 6" 1530, 1541. Average = 1535.5 FPS/ 812 LBS

PBR 135gr Nosler HP
(Unmarked) EAA Elite Limited 4.75" 1544, 1541, 1518, 1536. Average = 1534.75 FPS/ 706 LBS
(Unmarked) EAA Hunter 6" 1603, 1611, 1656, 1633, 1599. Average = 1620.4 FPS/ 787 LBS
(Marked 1609 FPS) EAA Elite Limited 4.75" 1638, 1643, 1674, 1677, 1656. Average = 1657.6 FPS/ 824 LBS
(Marked 1609 FPS) EAA Hunter 6" 1653, 1742, 1693, 1671, 1755. Average = 1702.8 FPS/ 869 LBS

The_Shadow · August 15 2014 07:03:22 PM MDT

Somewhere in my supplies, I have 500 of the Montana Gold 165 grain JHP's to be loaded. Not bad bullets, even though they are not a bonded. ${$default_wink_smiley}$

4949shooter · August 15 2014 07:48:01 PM MDT

Quote from: The_Shadow on August 15 2014 07:03:22 PM MDT
Somewhere in my supplies, I have 500 of the Montana Gold 165 grain JHP's to be loaded. Not bad bullets, even though they are not a bonded. ${$default_wink_smiley}$

Cup and core is better than nothing. Then, there is the theory that fragmentation actually assists incapacitation.

4949shooter · August 15 2014 07:49:04 PM MDT

Quote from: Intercooler on August 15 2014 06:00:03 PM MDT
I had two loads on the 135's as it turns out. The unmarked rounds are Lite compared to the 1609 FPS rated ones ${$default_grin_smiley}$

PBR 155gr Montana Gold HP
EAA Elite Limited 4.75" 1490, 1451, 1438. Average = 1459.66 FPS/ 733 LBS
EAA Hunter 6" 1530, 1541. Average = 1535.5 FPS/ 812 LBS

PBR 135gr Nosler HP
(Unmarked) EAA Elite Limited 4.75" 1544, 1541, 1518, 1536. Average = 1534.75 FPS/ 706 LBS
(Unmarked) EAA Hunter 6" 1603, 1611, 1656, 1633, 1599. Average = 1620.4 FPS/ 787 LBS
(Marked 1609 FPS) EAA Elite Limited 4.75" 1638, 1643, 1674, 1677, 1656. Average = 1657.6 FPS/ 824 LBS
(Marked 1609 FPS) EAA Hunter 6" 1653, 1742, 1693, 1671, 1755. Average = 1702.8 FPS/ 869 LBS

Thanks for posting the results, IC. I am looking forward to trying these when I get them.

chucky2 · August 17 2014 10:59:09 PM MDT

Wow those 135gr Noslers are hot! That average is past even Underwood velocities, isn't it?

Intercooler · August 18 2014 03:12:37 AM MDT

It's the hottest 135gr to date.