PMC vs. BLAZER in .357 mag & .38 sp.

[WIDEopen]

Just wonering your general opinions of these rounds for target practice in my Ruger GP-100 w/6 inch barrel. I can get the PMC and BLAZER for about the same price. The PMC seems more sensible because of the brass cases that can be reloaded (if I ever decide to)

 

[RdB]

Sounds like you just talked yourself into getting the PMC

 

[Chris W]

You can get quality factory reloads for less than either from georgia-arms.com or rozedist.com.

 

[Tropical Z]

Blazers 158gr .357mag JHP is a nice all around round thats inexpensive.I think that S&B's 158gr .38spl FMJ is the best overall practice round however.
www.natchezss.com

 

[caz223]

If you're reloading, get PMC or UMC.
I shoot blazer in 10mm, but not .357
Blazer .357 tends to be lame.
I've had case ruptures with blazer in 9mm, even on the tight chamber of a CZ75b.
UMC tends to be hotter, and I'd only use it if you're gun is really stout.
Also, UMC is having problems lately with jacket separation, the kind where the jacket stays in the barrel and the next round hits it and kB! (Very, very bad.)
I like magtech.
I don't like reloading nickle cases, but the ammo is better than PMC for me.
Best solution, shoot magtech while at the range, and look for range brass.
Pick up whatever range brass you find.
Easy, cheap.
Very elegant.

 

[kbc_inMA]

I shoot a lot of PMC 38 SP 132 gr FMJ,
and PMC .357 mag 158 gr JSP.
No complaints.

 

[Bacchus]

I have used lots of the PMC brand in 357 and 38. No complaints. Like someone said earlier, MagTech is usually pretty inexpensive, too.