PBR 135gr Nosler and 155gr JHP

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

It's the hottest 135gr to date.

Raggedyman · August 18 2014 10:47:19 AM MDT

Quote from: Intercooler on 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.

I think that the important take away from the tests is that the Montana Gold bullets I've tested have all experienced significant fragmentation and every 155 gr 10mm I tested, except for solid copper bullets, have failed to meet penetration standards. If I were to attempt a prediction, I'd guess that the 155 gr Montana Gold would hit between 10"-11".

Intercooler · August 18 2014 07:35:21 PM MDT

I placed a follow-up order tonight of the 135 and 155's plus added the 165's (we don't have them on the sheet). I do believe the production 135's will be the 1500 FPS versions instead of the 1600 FPS I was sent a few of. Maybe if the timing is right, or I can get them to hold my order, I can work the Beartooth 200's in there with them.

Andrew I will send some of each your way to see.

chucky2 · August 22 2014 11:23:44 PM MDT

On second thought, I'm not sure if the PBR 135gr is faster than Underwood. These were with a 4.75" barrel, was the Underwood with a 4.6"?

Intercooler · August 23 2014 04:08:13 AM MDT

Same test platforms. The commercial load will be the 1500 FPS version which is slower. It might actually perform better in gel.

4949shooter · August 23 2014 08:53:13 AM MDT

I am still waiting for my order to arrive.

Anthony must have taken a sabbatical or something. ${$default_tongue_smiley}$

Intercooler · August 23 2014 12:54:23 PM MDT

They were away at a show.

4949shooter · August 24 2014 04:07:20 AM MDT

Thanks. I got it yesterday and fired it yesterday. The 155 grain was peppy, as you indicated. There was a lot of muzzle flash, which could be a downer in a self defense situation taking place in the dark.

But the ammo was good and powerful, accurate, and was a LOT of fun to shoot.

Nice product.

Intercooler · August 24 2014 06:11:39 AM MDT

Hopefully soon now that they are back I can get the 200 Beartooth HC's for testing.

4949shooter · August 24 2014 07:16:45 AM MDT

Sounds good. My order was packed by Amber. I think I will be ordering some more.

I wish Kevin would get his 165 tmj's back in stock.

Intercooler · September 12 2014 05:42:47 PM MDT

I didn't get Hunter data for the 135gr Noslers last time. This is from today:

EAA Hunter 6" 1613, 1585, 1632. Average = 1610 FPS/ 777 LBS