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Posted: 12/14/2008 8:59:06 AM EDT
| Anybody use plated bullets? I picked up 1000 pretty cheap to load for plinking rounds for my 380. Wondering if they will load and shoot about the same as FMJ. |
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Yep, you are good to go, however, because the lead core is soft and the plating is thin, you want to load them using lead bullet numbers instead of FMJ. The only caution using them is to make sure you bell enough to not cut the plating and then don't over crimp and you'll be fine.
I've shot 10s of thousands of them in my 40sw, 45acp, 10mm, and even in my M1 Carbine. Even at 1,400fps in my 10mm and 1,950fps in my M1 Carbine they stayed together and shot straight. For those who say that plated bullets aren't as good as FMJ for everyday shooting, I ask, "Did you know that Speer Gold Dots are plated bullets?" |
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My experience is that you'll have no issues at all, however, you may be bumping up against some peak pressures. I've loaded their 165grn 40 cal bullets in my 10mm at 1,200fps and they work great.
Hmm, I've been shooting mine at 6.5-6.8gr unique which is an established maximum load and didn't notice anything strange. I guess I'll take a closer look to see if there are any issues with these bullets. |
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Did you actually work up a load that was accurate in your pistol? I've found a sweet spot for each of mine after working to find one with the Rainiers.
My experience is they are so so. Plain lead is more accurate, and since Ranier's last price increase, I can buy real jacketed bullets for less. If I could get a smoking deal on them I'd buy them. Otherwise I leave them be. |
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