Yesterday, I was trying out some different brands of ammo to find what is the most accurate. This is from a duffel bag rest at thirty feet. The gun is a stainless Model 60 mfg. date 1969, very little use by original owner. This is my carry gun so it's important I find the best.
FMJ accuracy was just awful, especially 130 gr. Winchester. The bullets were flying all over the place!
I then tried some Cavia (Venezuelan) lead nose 158 gr. and, WOW, what a difference, I'd say around two inch or less group.
Then some Windhester 125 gr., same miserable hits.
Then I tried CCI Blazer lead nose-excellent hits.
My model 15 shoots the Winchester 125 gr. just fine but prefers the Cavia. S&B and American Eagle FMJ's are also very accurate.
I didn't have any of those brands to try this time out.
Is it typical for a snub to be more accurate with lead bullets?
I have been carrying hydra shocks in it, thinking I should have hollow points, but took them out last night and loaded up with Cavia lead nose. After, all placement is more important, right?
Your thoughts, please.
FMJ accuracy was just awful, especially 130 gr. Winchester. The bullets were flying all over the place!
I then tried some Cavia (Venezuelan) lead nose 158 gr. and, WOW, what a difference, I'd say around two inch or less group.
Then some Windhester 125 gr., same miserable hits.
Then I tried CCI Blazer lead nose-excellent hits.
My model 15 shoots the Winchester 125 gr. just fine but prefers the Cavia. S&B and American Eagle FMJ's are also very accurate.
I didn't have any of those brands to try this time out.
Is it typical for a snub to be more accurate with lead bullets?
I have been carrying hydra shocks in it, thinking I should have hollow points, but took them out last night and loaded up with Cavia lead nose. After, all placement is more important, right?
Your thoughts, please.