fredj338
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Plated actually fall pretty much between lead & jacketed. So using lead data is prudent.
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fredj338
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A plated bullet, properly loaded, wont lead a bbl. You get leading because the plating is broken or knicked on loading. Too much crimp or not enough flare or both.
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gwpercle
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I have always used and been advised to use , the data for lead bullets . But since I cast my own bullets I have a lot of data for lead .
As long as you stay below the fps the maker suggests for your bullet , you should be just fine ...1200 fps is 1200 fps .
Gary
As long as you stay below the fps the maker suggests for your bullet , you should be just fine ...1200 fps is 1200 fps .
Gary
I like them for 38 Special, light target rounds. They are much more prolific than quality lead bullets over here (Netherlands). High lead/low FMJ load data.
One thing that has not been mentioned yet: make sure the inside of the case mouth is free of burrs and nicks (and always use enough flare).
I've started running my Lyman deburring tool into the mouth a few times prior to loading so there's absolutely no damage done during seating.
As others have said: if the plating is compromised, accuracy goes down the drain.
One thing that has not been mentioned yet: make sure the inside of the case mouth is free of burrs and nicks (and always use enough flare).
I've started running my Lyman deburring tool into the mouth a few times prior to loading so there's absolutely no damage done during seating.
As others have said: if the plating is compromised, accuracy goes down the drain.
4barrel
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I bought a bucket of 3750 Xtreme 124's for my 9mm 1911. I like them.
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Berry's & Extreme are good bullets. They shoot & group well.
In my experience, plated is slower than lubed lead & coated lead. You will need a bit more powder than lubed lead loads to achieve similar fps.
Not a fan of value plated (thin plate) bullets due to poor accuracy. At the value price level I much prefer Hi-Tek coated offerings. I have my favs, but there are numerous good choices.
I still like jacketed for premium use.
These days, if you haven't stocked up already you should get what is available. See if you can find a load that works well for you with what you can get.
In my experience, plated is slower than lubed lead & coated lead. You will need a bit more powder than lubed lead loads to achieve similar fps.
Not a fan of value plated (thin plate) bullets due to poor accuracy. At the value price level I much prefer Hi-Tek coated offerings. I have my favs, but there are numerous good choices.
I still like jacketed for premium use.
These days, if you haven't stocked up already you should get what is available. See if you can find a load that works well for you with what you can get.
I like Berry’s plated bullets for plinking, which is mostly what I do with handguns. I’ve always treated them as the lead bullets they are and loaded accordingly. I have had great luck in my revolvers and lever action rifles. I use:
158 gr .38/357
240 gr .429
230 gr .452 - .45 Colt
350 gr .500
158 gr .38/357
240 gr .429
230 gr .452 - .45 Colt
350 gr .500
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