Using plated bullets

Bluesteel9 · May 7, 2021

Reload newbie here. Where can I find reload data for plated bullets? The manuals I don't acknowledge them directly. Can you use the fmj data?

Member 34319 · May 7, 2021

https://xtremebullets.com/v/vspfiles/downloadables/RELOADING%20MANUAL.pdf

Ben B. · May 7, 2021

FMJ data is conservatively safe. Lead bullet data is pretty close to what you get. Use a light hand on the crimp or you'll tend to have accuracy/keyholing problems.

WillametteWill · May 7, 2021

From Berry's Bullets website:

Load data for our Superior Plated Bullets® can be found in any manual or on any powder manufacturer's website.
Cast or jacketed data with the same grain weight and profile will work with our bullets.
You can use a taper or a roll crimp.
Don't over crimp the brass after seating. This causes bullet core separation, leading to increased copper fouling and accuracy issues.
Don't exceed the recommended maximum velocities listed. This creates bullet core separation and accuracy issues.

So charges for cast and jacketed often vary some but this helps to provide a starting point. Nice resource posted by @Reno for some general info as well.

Bluesteel9 · May 7, 2021

WillametteWill said:
From Berry's Bullets website:

Load data for our Superior Plated Bullets® can be found in any manual or on any powder manufacturer's website.

Cast or jacketed data with the same grain weight and profile will work with our bullets.

You can use a taper or a roll crimp.

Don't over crimp the brass after seating. This causes bullet core separation, leading to increased copper fouling and accuracy issues.

Don't exceed the recommended maximum velocities listed. This creates bullet core separation and accuracy issues.

So charges for cast and jacketed often vary some but this helps to provide a starting point. Nice resource posted by @Reno for some general info as well.

TY. This info helps clarify a lot.