Description
Accura's Precision Bond line has earned a loyal following among 9mm reloaders who want jacketed-style performance without the jacketed-style price. These are 147 grain round nose projectiles built on a swaged lead core wrapped in a precision-bonded copper plating. The heavier 147 grain weight runs soft and subsonic in most loads, which is exactly why so many competition folks lean on it for a smooth-shooting, low-recoil round that stays easy to track between targets.
What Sets the Accura Precision Bond 147gr Apart
The copper plating fully encloses the lead core, which cuts down on barrel fouling and keeps your bench cleaner than bare cast lead. Because the plating is bonded rather than just flash-coated, you get consistent bullet weight and solid balance from one projectile to the next. That uniformity is what translates into the tight, repeatable groups reloaders talk about, and it feeds reliably through pistols and pistol-caliber carbines alike.
Loading the Accura 9mm 147gr Round Nose
These measure .356 diameter and carry a maximum velocity rating of 1300 fps. Accura recommends a C.O.L. of 1.150, though you'll always want to confirm your own overall length against your specific barrel and magazine. Since these are plated and not fully jacketed, it's smart to work with jacketed load data in the low-to-mid range rather than pushing them to top-end FMJ velocities. Start in the middle of published data for 9mm 147 grain and adjust from there based on your brass, primer, and powder.
Keep in mind this product is bullets only, not loaded ammunition. You'll need brass, primers, and powder to complete the round. For USPSA, Steel Challenge, or just high-volume range practice, these are a dependable, budget-friendly component that earns its spot on the reloading bench.
Key Specifications
- Caliber: 9mm (9mm Luger)
- Bullet Weight: 147 grain
- Bullet Diameter: .356"
- Bullet Profile: Round Nose (RN)
- Construction: Copper-plated, swaged lead core with precision-bonded plating
- Maximum Velocity: 1300 fps
- Recommended C.O.L.: 1.150"
- Quantity: 500 count
- Loaded Ammunition: No, bullets only
- Manufacturer: Accura Bullets
- Manufacturer Part Number: 9 147 RN 500
- UPC: 850059007556
What’s Included
- 500 count box of Accura Precision Bond 9mm 147gr RN copper-plated bullets
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the Accura Precision Bond 9mm 147gr RN plated or jacketed bullets?
These are copper-plated, not fully jacketed. They use a swaged lead core with a precision-bonded copper plating that fully encloses the lead. That construction keeps barrel fouling down while holding a consistent weight and diameter for accurate loads.
What load data should I use for these Accura 147gr round nose bullets?
Accura advises using jacketed load data found in most reloading manuals, since these behave similarly to jacketed bullets. Because they're plated, keep your loads in the low-to-mid range rather than pushing toward the top-end FMJ velocities. Start in the middle of published 9mm 147 grain data and tune from there for your firearm, brass, and powder combination.
What is the diameter and recommended overall length for the Accura 9mm 147gr RN?
These bullets measure .356 diameter and carry a recommended C.O.L. of 1.150. Overall length can vary by pistol and magazine, so always verify your loaded length in your specific firearm before running a full batch. The maximum velocity rating is 1300 fps.
Is this loaded ammunition or just the bullets?
This is a component for reloading, so it's bullets only. You'll still need brass, primers, and powder to assemble a finished 9mm round. It is not loaded, ready-to-fire ammunition.




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