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Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories => Rohrbaugh R9 (all variations) => Topic started by: itguy on October 10, 2005, 02:35:01 PM
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The only rounds that I feel comfortable with so far are the 115 Silvertips. This is because, in my mind, their relatively pointed bullet feeds much better than the others. I have tried just about everything else (except the Gold Dot 115, which I have on order) and none of the others feed as well. Unfortunately, I have heard that the Silvertips are somewhat old technology and are not very good at expansion. Has anyone tried the 115 Gold Dots, and do they have a more pointed bullet like the Silvertips? Or are they just a "snubby" 124? I'm trying to settle on the best feeding bullet that also has good expansion.
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itguy:
Until Chris checks in, his FAQ site has some information:
http://www.acbsystems.com/boards/data/R9-ammo-data.htm
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Most people here like the 115gr Gold Dots. I feel the silvertips do feed better than any other JHP round I have played with. I agree that they expand poorly compared to the newer designs. GDHP is great stuff. If it works in your pistol then it's a great choice.
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Checking in Richard - missed out yesterday. :)
Yes, that page gives plenty of figures but in fact to see the expansion characteristics - go to the FAQ site and click on button for third ammo test or go straight to Third ammo test (http://www.acbsystems.com/boards/thr/r9s-tests-03/basefile/expand2.htm).
Third pic down shows the less than stellar expansion - at least - it seemed so much less consistent than GD's. True enough it feeds good.
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Thanks for your replies. I just happened to be on packing.org and saw a link to speer's web site showing their different velocities, etc. If you can believe the attached pictures of their bullets, there is a distinct difference between the 115 GDHP and the 124 GDHP. The 115 appears more pointed, which is what I was hoping for. If the picture is accurate it should feed as well as the Silvertips. I'll report back after I try a few.
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I have used and like the GD 115s..
Feed like banshees whenever asked with either of the pups. ;D
That being said,I have not had a problem with the STHPs!!
Now when we deal with terminal ballistics :o there appears to be the divide.. >:(
I always shot STs in my Seecamp till I tried GDs!! ;)
Brenden