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Posted: 8/16/2010 4:04:43 PM EDT
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I am thinking about trying some Berrys copper plated bullets.I have never used any plated bullets.
Do you use jacketed data on them.Might try 230 FMJ or RN and 185 Flat Nosed. Thanks. |
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I use Rainier plated 200gr flat nose and 200gr round nose for 45acp. I've never used Berry's, but I've heard they're comparable as far as the plating thickness is concerned. Rocky Mountain Reloading sells the Speer plated, which is a thicker plating.
I load for a compact XD45 with the Rainiers, and I have excellent results with Clays, W231/HP38 and Unique. It's said that plated uses lead data, but it truly is between lead and jacketed. I know you're loading for an XD too, so you will also notice the need for a slightly higher powder charge for a little more oomph to cycle the action than those of us pushing powder puff loads through 1911's. Don't worry about people saying you'll push plated too hard and strip off the plating. Not gonna happen in our low-velocity 45's. The only thing you will need to pay attention to, is the belling you impart on the case mouth. You want enough to ensure you don't shave off the thin plating when seating plated bullets like the Rainier's and Berry's. Just remember, you don't want to go overboard on the belling either. |
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I use Rainier plated 200gr flat nose and 200gr round nose for 45acp. I've never used Berry's, but I've heard they're comparable as far as the plating thickness is concerned. Rocky Mountain Reloading sells the Speer plated, which is a thicker plating. I load for a compact XD45 with the Rainiers, and I have excellent results with Clays, W231/HP38 and Unique. It's said that plated uses lead data, but it truly is between lead and jacketed. I know you're loading for an XD too, so you will also notice the need for a slightly higher powder charge for a little more oomph to cycle the action than those of us pushing powder puff loads through 1911's. Don't worry about people saying you'll push plated too hard and strip off the plating. Not gonna happen in our low-velocity 45's. The only thing you will need to pay attention to, is the belling you impart on the case mouth. You want enough to ensure you don't shave off the thin plating when seating plated bullets like the Rainier's and Berry's. Just remember, you don't want to go overboard on the belling either. Excellant good stuff all of you...appreciate! 
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I use Rainier plated 200gr flat nose and 200gr round nose for 45acp. I've never used Berry's, but I've heard they're comparable as far as the plating thickness is concerned. Rocky Mountain Reloading sells the Speer plated, which is a thicker plating. I load for a compact XD45 with the Rainiers, and I have excellent results with Clays, W231/HP38 and Unique. It's said that plated uses lead data, but it truly is between lead and jacketed. I know you're loading for an XD too, so you will also notice the need for a slightly higher powder charge for a little more oomph to cycle the action than those of us pushing powder puff loads through 1911's. Don't worry about people saying you'll push plated too hard and strip off the plating. Not gonna happen in our low-velocity 45's. The only thing you will need to pay attention to, is the belling you impart on the case mouth. You want enough to ensure you don't shave off the thin plating when seating plated bullets like the Rainier's and Berry's. Just remember, you don't want to go overboard on the belling either. Pretty much exactly what this guy said... I use Unique for my "Plinkers" and AA #7 for "Warshot" with great results. The Lee manual gives specific load data for plated loads. Used Rainers for a long time and loved them... I recently moved to Berry's because I found them cheaper on-line, and have found them to be a little more consistent as far as average weight is concerned. |
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