FAQ and Support

If you're having issues with load development, we have a few suggestions.
1. Switch powders. This solves the problem 95% of the time. Sometimes it takes 3-4 powder changes before finding the load your firearm likes.

2. Play with seating depth. Our SealTite band can be seated down into the case neck up to .150" and outside the case neck up to .150".

3. Measure runout. Particularly with precision rifles, measuring runout is highly underrated.

If you're still having issues, CONTACT US and we will help you.

The ideal location of the SealTite band is right outside the case mouth. This will allow approximately .020-.030” jump of the SealTite®Band into the chamber throat.

If you are magazine feeding, load to the COAL. You can seat deeper if needed, but do not seat the Sealtite band further than halfway down the case neck.

For those who are single feeding, seat your bullet based on the projection length listed in the bullet description. Take bullet projection listed + case length to get OAL. Seating to this depth typically results in about .020-.030 of jump into the chamber throat.

Because the SealTite band is larger than groove diameter, in most chambers the band will contact the throat before the ogive contacts the lands. Using the Sealtite Band position to set jump is simpler and more consistent for these bullets.

All the required minimum twist rates are listed under each bullet on our website. Please note that this is REQUIRED, not recommended. You will not be able to stabilize a bullet if you have a twist rate slower than the listed minimum required twist rate.

Quick note: If you are shooting through transonic, we recommend a twist rate 1" faster than listed recommended twist rate (i.e., if a bullet lists minimum twist required as 1:9", we recommend a 1:8").

The single feed designation refers to the long projection length of the bullet, this is the portion of the bullet that will stick out of the case. The projection length, on our bullets, is from the SealTite Band to the tip of the bullet. This length does not allow the cartridge to fit SAMMI spec magazines. If you have an extended mag that allows the added length, then you can mag feed them with no issues.

Our patented SealTite Band can only go down into the case half the distance of the neck. So, unlike most lead core bullets, they cannot be seated deep enough to fit those Cartridge Overall Length standards.

A quick way to make sure a certain bullet will work in your specific rifle is to add our listed Projection Length to your brass length. This will give you your minimum Cartridge Overall Length.

Our RAPTOR bullets will come apart in twist rates faster than 1:6". Other than that, you do not need to worry about any other bullet/twsit combinations coming apart.

This is our patented SealTite™ Band. It is a band slightly larger than caliber diameter designed to decrease gas blow-by, eliminating fliers.

All of our bullets are monolithic brass or copper making them lighter than traditional lead core bullets. You may be used to shooting a heavier bullet out of your rifle, but you may need to go lighter than usual with our bullets depending on twist rate. Don’t let this scare you away; think fast. Faster velocities means flatter shooting i.e., less drop.

Copper is softer and is also lead free for areas requiring non lead hunting. Copper tends to be a little higher BC than brass. Brass also tends to break up a little more violently than copper. Brass also tends to be better for your barrel and almost has a cleaning effect. Please note that brass has a trace amount of lead in it.

The bullets with black tips tend to have larger hollow points than our high BC MTH line. Without the tip, this large cavity creates drag, lowering BC. Because of this, we added a black polymer tip to help increase the BC.

Standard pressures and a low velocity sheer point (800fps) ensure the rounds do not over-penetrate and can be held to FBI specs for personal home defense ammunition. Standard pressure also allow for less recoil. Our bullets are light for caliber since they are solid copper, so therefore the overall weight of the cartridge will be lighter. This in addition to the standard pressures allow for a significant reduction in recoil which can be beneficial in defensive situations and also for shooters with smaller frames.

The ideal location of the SealTite band is right outside the case mouth. This will allow approximately .020-.030” jump of the SealTite®Band into the chamber throat.

If you are magazine feeding, load to the COAL. You can seat deeper if needed, but do not seat the Sealtite band further than halfway down the case neck.

For those who are single feeding, seat your bullet based on the projection length listed in the bullet description. Take bullet projection listed + case length to get OAL. Seating to this depth typically results in about .020-.030 of jump into the chamber throat.

Because the SealTite band is larger than groove diameter, in most chambers the band will contact the throat before the ogive contacts the lands. Using the Sealtite Band position to set jump is simpler and more consistent for these bullets.