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Does anyone RE-SIZE plated bullets?
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I TRIED IT WITH 45 BULLETS FOR 50 YD ACCURACY. IT WAS A WASTE OF TIME. IT DIDN'T HELP. JP
P.S. I KNEW A HIGH MASTER BULLSEYE SHOOTER WHO RESIZED FACTORY REMINGTON 148GR HBWC BULLETS (PRIOR TO LOADING) FOR HIS MODEL 14 AND 52 WITH GOOD RESULTS. SHRUNK THE GROUP AT 50 YDS. JP
P.S. I KNEW A HIGH MASTER BULLSEYE SHOOTER WHO RESIZED FACTORY REMINGTON 148GR HBWC BULLETS (PRIOR TO LOADING) FOR HIS MODEL 14 AND 52 WITH GOOD RESULTS. SHRUNK THE GROUP AT 50 YDS. JP
The M 52 was not really designed for plated or jacketed bullets.
Unless you have no choice and are shooting in a lead free zone.
Unless you have no choice and are shooting in a lead free zone.
I understand that, but I need to avoid smoke for alergenic reasons. I have the gun and want to shoot it with less side affects. S&W used a basic 9mm barrel to creat this target gun and 356 bullets have performed well for me. I also have an original Star Sizer that I'm trying to justify keeping. Just thinking out lowd here. Thanks for your reply!
Most plated bullets come in .355, .356 and a few in .357" dia.
I never needed anything larger than the 135gr or 147gr .356 dia. in my weapons,
to get accuracy at target speeds.
38 also come in many sizes...........
Just try a few to see what dia. your pistol likes..........
most companies will sell a 100 test pack if you ask.
However with the 52 I would use just the 148 LEAD bullet.
I never needed anything larger than the 135gr or 147gr .356 dia. in my weapons,
to get accuracy at target speeds.
38 also come in many sizes...........
Just try a few to see what dia. your pistol likes..........
most companies will sell a 100 test pack if you ask.
However with the 52 I would use just the 148 LEAD bullet.
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MJFlores
Member
I find Berry's bullets to be very accurate in both revolvers I load them in. More accurate than any of us are.
Perhaps try coated lead bullets, no smoke.
.358 or ,357 Unless you really want to use your resizer
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StakeOut
US Veteran
I've never resized any Berry's plated bullets since they're great the way they are in my revolvers
I use 45cal Berry's in Model 1955,25-2,25-5 and 625-2 with excellent results.
I just stocked up with more Berry's with a Cabelas purchase yesterday while they're still on sale.
1x250 250gr FP
4x250 200gr SWC
1x250 185gr HBRN
1x250 185gr FP
1x250 185gr SWC
While I was there I also bought 1lb of BE-86 to try out plus 2K Federal GM Match LP Primers.
I haven't tried any of the Berry's Lead Bullets but may order a box or 2 online
I use 45cal Berry's in Model 1955,25-2,25-5 and 625-2 with excellent results.
I just stocked up with more Berry's with a Cabelas purchase yesterday while they're still on sale.
1x250 250gr FP
4x250 200gr SWC
1x250 185gr HBRN
1x250 185gr FP
1x250 185gr SWC
While I was there I also bought 1lb of BE-86 to try out plus 2K Federal GM Match LP Primers.
I haven't tried any of the Berry's Lead Bullets but may order a box or 2 online
I've never reloaded for a 52 nor have i resized any plated bullets but it might help. I wouldn't expect much of a difference but I can't imagine it would hurt anything unless you're shrinking the bullets so that they are smaller than the barrel diameter.
S&WIowegan
US Veteran
I won't say you can't resize plated bullets down. I strongly suggest you give Berry a call and discuss the idea with them. My concern is lead will resize down and stay there; copper plating may well spring back toward its' original diameter. Theoretically separation of lead and plating may occur.
The M 52 is a specific wad cutter shooting semi auto, It was designed around soft lead wad cutters. What may or may not work in a revolver has no bearing on the M 52.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/reloading/102788-model-52-loads.html
http://smith-wessonforum.com/reloading/102788-model-52-loads.html
