What did you do in the reloading room today?

[Not_A_Llama]

Decided to stop messing around with the SNS casting 9mm 115gr RN pills I've been enamored with, and went to the Bayou Bullets 120gr TC. 6.5 cents to 7.1 cents.

I don't understand how SNS uses the same Hi-Tek coating as everyone, at the same alloy, diameter, and hardness, but (unlike everyone else) ends up causing leading. They're also the only Hi-Tek coated manufacturer who has a big explanation on their front page about how to avoid leading. Also, their coating doesn't have the same mottled-translucent-lumpy look that others have. It looks and acts like powder coating. I don't know.

I called up Dennis at Bayou, looking for leadtimes on their 115gr bullet, and got talked into going for the 120gr offering, which he related would "smoke" the 115gr in accuracy out of my Glocks. I'm not one to get sold to, but at basically the same price, and as a trustable vendor, I went for it.

For the half cent extra, I'll go with Bayou and whatever logistical problems I can expect there. The (nice) devil I know.