dudel
07-11-2010, 13:28
The Precision Delta (PD) order showed up. I must say, quick shipping is a definite plus. Ordered on evening of July 5 (a holiday for many) and it showed up the following Saturday (5 days). No complaints there.
Well packed is another plus (I've had shipping containers show up with a 500 count box of projectiles all over the place.) They came in a heavy duty bag that was sealed with filament tape. The bag was in a PD box which itself was packed (and padded) in a shipping box. Everything was well taped and arrived in good shape.
The projectiles look good. Not as shiney as Remington, Winchester or Hornady; but that's only cosmetic (ie not an issue in my book). I grabbed a sample from the bag. They all weighed pretty close to the specified 115gr. No arguments there. Pulling out the calipers, I found they weren't exactly round. There was some variation in diameter when measured. Nothing serious, after all these are plinking; not target rounds.
The only negative I can see (and it may not apply to everyone), is the open base. More ranges are insisting on TMJ (vs FMJ) to minimize lead vapor in the air. If you shoot at an outside range, there shouldn't be an issue. If your range is going green, they may insist on a TMJ projectile (here is where plated would be a benefit) and you would have to shoot something else. You could lie to the RO; but it's easy to get caught in the lie. How would they find out what they were? Easy, fire a round into a clearing trap (most any good range will have one), and look at what came out.
The only other semi negative was the price was not as low as expected (low; but not as low). The advertised $70/1000 (shipping included) is if you order in multiples of 2000 projectiles. Order less than 2000 and a $5 charge applies. Order 3000, and a $5 charge applies. That brings PD (9mm 115 FMJ-RN) to $75/1000 delivered. Berry's 9mm-115 PMJ-RN) is $79.95/1000 delivered. For less than $5, it's going to depend on how they shoot.
The final proof is in how they shoot. The Berry's shoot great in my Glocks. If the PD shoot as well, it will be a tough choice. I like that I can use the Berry's at the range without having to BS the RO. If the PDs shoot as well, then they will certainly be on my list. It's good to have options.
Thanks for the tip guys. I'll let you know how they shoot.
Well packed is another plus (I've had shipping containers show up with a 500 count box of projectiles all over the place.) They came in a heavy duty bag that was sealed with filament tape. The bag was in a PD box which itself was packed (and padded) in a shipping box. Everything was well taped and arrived in good shape.
The projectiles look good. Not as shiney as Remington, Winchester or Hornady; but that's only cosmetic (ie not an issue in my book). I grabbed a sample from the bag. They all weighed pretty close to the specified 115gr. No arguments there. Pulling out the calipers, I found they weren't exactly round. There was some variation in diameter when measured. Nothing serious, after all these are plinking; not target rounds.
The only negative I can see (and it may not apply to everyone), is the open base. More ranges are insisting on TMJ (vs FMJ) to minimize lead vapor in the air. If you shoot at an outside range, there shouldn't be an issue. If your range is going green, they may insist on a TMJ projectile (here is where plated would be a benefit) and you would have to shoot something else. You could lie to the RO; but it's easy to get caught in the lie. How would they find out what they were? Easy, fire a round into a clearing trap (most any good range will have one), and look at what came out.
The only other semi negative was the price was not as low as expected (low; but not as low). The advertised $70/1000 (shipping included) is if you order in multiples of 2000 projectiles. Order less than 2000 and a $5 charge applies. Order 3000, and a $5 charge applies. That brings PD (9mm 115 FMJ-RN) to $75/1000 delivered. Berry's 9mm-115 PMJ-RN) is $79.95/1000 delivered. For less than $5, it's going to depend on how they shoot.
The final proof is in how they shoot. The Berry's shoot great in my Glocks. If the PD shoot as well, it will be a tough choice. I like that I can use the Berry's at the range without having to BS the RO. If the PDs shoot as well, then they will certainly be on my list. It's good to have options.
Thanks for the tip guys. I'll let you know how they shoot.