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Posted: 10/16/2011 4:04:53 PM EDT
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I'm looking into finally getting rolling with "quantity" loading of a couple different rounds, and it looks like the combination of low price and clean outer surface (OK for RCBS's bullet feeder) is making plated bullets like Berry's look extremely good.
Now for the questions. Berry's says to "use lead bullet loading data," and their bullets are sized like lead bullets, so it looks like I just use them as if they were lead...but am I missing something here? It seems too simple. For .45ACP and 9mm, I assume taper crimping works with plated bullets. Am I right? Can I taper crimp .38 Spl with plated, round nose and SWC bullets? What about plated wadcutters (which are really tempting for my target loads)? Finally, has anyone come up with reasons to go with one particular maker's plated bullets over another's, or are they effectively the same no matter who made them? Thanks! |
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Load using lead bullet data. Like any other bullet, start with the starting load and work up until you get the result you want, stopping when you hit the listed max and/or experience signs of overpressure.
I apply a light taper crimp to my plated .45 ACP loads. My .38/.357 die applies a roll crimp, so I apply that to all bullets that have a cannelure I load with it. I've given up on plated bullets ever since prices on them increased. I've found they are not significantly cheaper than cheap jacketed bullets. If I want cheap, I load cast lead. I had no problems with the various Rainiers I've loaded. |
I use a ton of Precision Bullets. I'm not affiliated with them except as a customer. My family doctor turned me on to these. 
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Quoted: I use a ton of Precision Bullets. I'm not affiliated with them except as a customer. My family doctor turned me on to these. I"m using those in 9mm, no issues so far |
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