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dbltap · 11-28-2008, 07:24 PM

Looking at some ammo for my new 1911 and found a case of 1000 45 ACP TCJ.
What is Truncated Cone ammo used for? Ammo is from Atlanta Arms & Ammo Inc. Are they a reliable mfg?

Thanks
dbltap

Bruce FLinch · 11-29-2008, 12:21 AM

I reload & shoot truncated bullets in my Para .40 Action Pistol

DWARREN123 · 11-29-2008, 12:24 AM

TC is usually used for range/plinking ammo. I would not want to get hit by one.
Don't know anything about the dealer.
I also use quite a lot in my Springfield XDm 40 S&W.

gdmoody · 11-29-2008, 12:36 AM

I load some of my 9mm with 124 grain TC bullets that I cast myself. They shoots very nice.

I also don't know anything about the dealer.

dbltap · 11-29-2008, 05:06 PM

Thanks for the info. It would appear that Truncated is a target round. I found the Manufacturer's web site and it would appear that steel shooters use their products.

Thanks

Shooter973 · 11-29-2008, 05:17 PM

From my reading and some what imperfect memory, I think this was a bullet type and shape favored by Jeff Cooper. It transfers energy much better than the round nose type. In other words it hits harder. It will feed in most autos without any ramp work necessary.
I cast this shape of slug for my 45's and 9mm's and really like them.

11-28-2008, 07:24 PM	#1
dbltap V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 110	What is this? Looking at some ammo for my new 1911 and found a case of 1000 45 ACP TCJ. What is Truncated Cone ammo used for? Ammo is from Atlanta Arms & Ammo Inc. Are they a reliable mfg? Thanks dbltap -->

11-29-2008, 12:21 AM	#2
Bruce FLinch Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Point, Kali..aka Gun Point Posts: 5,016	Re: What is this? I reload & shoot truncated bullets in my Para .40 Action Pistol __________________ A bad day @ the Range, is better than a good day @ work.

11-29-2008, 12:24 AM	#3
DWARREN123 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: BETWEEN TN & KY Posts: 764	Re: What is this? TC is usually used for range/plinking ammo. I would not want to get hit by one. Don't know anything about the dealer. I also use quite a lot in my Springfield XDm 40 S&W. __________________ Have a nice day!

11-29-2008, 12:36 AM	#4
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,407	Re: What is this? I load some of my 9mm with 124 grain TC bullets that I cast myself. They shoots very nice. I also don't know anything about the dealer. __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

11-29-2008, 05:06 PM	#5
dbltap V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 110	Re: What is this? Thanks for the info. It would appear that Truncated is a target round. I found the Manufacturer's web site and it would appear that steel shooters use their products. Thanks

11-29-2008, 05:17 PM	#6
Shooter973 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ogden, Utah Home of John M. Browning Posts: 96	Re: What is this? From my reading and some what imperfect memory, I think this was a bullet type and shape favored by Jeff Cooper. It transfers energy much better than the round nose type. In other words it hits harder. It will feed in most autos without any ramp work necessary. I cast this shape of slug for my 45's and 9mm's and really like them. __________________ The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?