I've been using Blazer Brass ammo at major matches. We have to make 170 PF up here for Standard/Limited major and the Blazer stuff makes that all damn day through my Tanfo standard gun. About 985 fps.
I use the 180 gr .40sw and they are short, 1.125 truncated cone. Got 172PF and 175PF at the last 2 matches. Stuff is relatively cheap here in Canada so most likely much cheaper where you are. $189/CAN for 500 rds.