.354 bullet buy

arakboss · Mar 30, 2021

Does anybody recognize this bullet by manufacture? What would be necessary in the loading process to prevent the .354 diameter from causing any serious problems.

https://americanreloading.com/en/9mm-38-super-380-auto-355-356/3113-9mm-117gr-jhp-500ct.html

arakboss · Mar 30, 2021

Could it be from this outfit?

9mm Luger | 117 Grain | Jacketed Hollow Point | Aguila

Born from years of Aguila engineering and countless terminal ballistic tests, this defense & tactical round consistently hits dead center & cycles flawlessly.

www.aguilaammo.com

Lilhigbee · Mar 30, 2021

Interesting. The fine print says they are pulled bullets from some military ammo, but what military uses HP ammo?? Also, the HP appears to have an insert in it. I've never seen that before.

Does Aguila have military contracts??

I wouldn't be afraid to try them. The .001" undersize, if correct, shouldn't be hazardous. It might affect accuracy slightly, probably not noticeably.

arakboss · Mar 30, 2021

Lilhigbee said:
Interesting. The fine print says they are pulled bullets from some military ammo, but what military uses HP ammo?? Also, the HP appears to have an insert in it. I've never seen that before.

Does Aguila have military contracts??

I wouldn't be afraid to try them. The .001" undersize, if correct, shouldn't be hazardous. It might affect accuracy slightly, probably not noticeably.

I was more worried about there being enough neck tension to hold the .354 bullet.

arakboss · Mar 30, 2021

Lilhigbee said:
Interesting. The fine print says they are pulled bullets from some military ammo, but what military uses HP ammo?? Also, the HP appears to have an insert in it. I've never seen that before.

Does Aguila have military contracts??

I wouldn't be afraid to try them. The .001" undersize, if correct, shouldn't be hazardous. It might affect accuracy slightly, probably not noticeably.

I would ignore the fine print. The same fine print is listed on every bullet listing. Usually individual listing specific info is tucked in the area where it says "*** Measure at .354 load at your discretion ****"

Lilhigbee · Mar 30, 2021

Gotcha!! As far as loading them, turn your crimp die down to get a .001" tighter crimp and have at it. Depending how fussy you are you could back off your flaring device .001" to keep from working the brass as much, but I doubt it would matter.