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Appliancedude · 05-04-2012, 02:58 PM

So I bought a box of Berry's premium plated bullets. 158gr FP .357 What data do I use.

berry's web site says
Plated bullets occupy a position between cast bullets and jacketed bullets. They are soft lead, but have a hard outer shell on them. When loading plated bullets we have found best results using low- to mid-range jacketed data in the load manual. You must use data for a bullet that has the same weight and profile as the one you are loading. Do not exceed mid-range loads. Do not use magnum loads.

but searching old posts on plated bullets, everyone says they use lead data. And one person said that Barrys recommends lead data. Obviously not according to the above.

armoredman · 05-04-2012, 03:25 PM

Do as told, do not waver.

steve4102 · 05-04-2012, 06:31 PM

Just do what Berry's recommends. Use Jacketed data, start low and work up to mid range loads. Forget lead data and what you have read, do what your bullet manufacturer recommends.

312shooter · 05-05-2012, 10:55 AM

I have had no problems loading the 158 plated bullets at close to max with 2400 and a CCI550. Key words here is to work up the load from minimum, and dont reference loads via internet posts, use your published data references only....have fun.

RandyP · 05-05-2012, 11:41 AM

I reload only plated - Berry or Ranier -and if memory serves the high end of lead data IS right around the low-mid point of jacketed?

Potayto-Potahto

mikld · 05-05-2012, 03:06 PM

berry's web site says
"Plated bullets occupy a position between cast bullets and jacketed bullets. They are soft lead, but have a hard outer shell on them. When loading plated bullets we have found best results using low- to mid-range jacketed data in the load manual. You must use data for a bullet that has the same weight and profile as the one you are loading. Do not exceed mid-range loads. Do not use magnum loads."

The guys that make them said to use low to mid-range jacketed data. Why would you not do that? Do these other reloaders ("everyone") that give different data know more than the manyfacturer? Actually you can load them any way you want to, but don't expect results like the manufacturer's results...

Appliancedude · 05-05-2012, 06:33 PM

Thanks guys

312shooter · 05-06-2012, 11:21 PM

Quote:

The guys that make them said to use low to mid-range jacketed data. Why would you not do that? Do these other reloaders ("everyone") that give different data know more than the manyfacturer?

In short, yes. Berry's has not tested their bullets in my gun, in my range environment. Load development is key, in MY situation, for example, accuracy was incredible at .5 off of max out a 6" GP100. I mean one of the most accurate load/gun combination I have ever witnessed. If Berrys says use low-mid range charges with their bullets, I dont blame them, everyone producing reloading supplies and equipment in a responsible manner will
recommend safety first, they have a business to protect.

05-04-2012, 02:58 PM	#1
Appliancedude Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The true northern Cal Posts: 1,562	pated bullets So I bought a box of Berry's premium plated bullets. 158gr FP .357 What data do I use. berry's web site says Plated bullets occupy a position between cast bullets and jacketed bullets. They are soft lead, but have a hard outer shell on them. When loading plated bullets we have found best results using low- to mid-range jacketed data in the load manual. You must use data for a bullet that has the same weight and profile as the one you are loading. Do not exceed mid-range loads. Do not use magnum loads. but searching old posts on plated bullets, everyone says they use lead data. And one person said that Barrys recommends lead data. Obviously not according to the above. __________________ It ain't broke it just lacks duct tape. The nice thing about opinions is everybody has one. --> Last edited by Appliancedude; 05-04-2012 at 03:05 PM..

05-04-2012, 03:25 PM	#2
armoredman Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Proud to be in Arizona Posts: 1,367	Re: pated bullets Do as told, do not waver. Last edited by armoredman; 05-05-2012 at 05:59 PM..

05-04-2012, 06:31 PM	#3
steve4102 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota Contributor Posts: 2,760	Re: pated bullets Just do what Berry's recommends. Use Jacketed data, start low and work up to mid range loads. Forget lead data and what you have read, do what your bullet manufacturer recommends.

05-05-2012, 10:55 AM	#4
312shooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 1,148	Re: pated bullets I have had no problems loading the 158 plated bullets at close to max with 2400 and a CCI550. Key words here is to work up the load from minimum, and dont reference loads via internet posts, use your published data references only....have fun. __________________ "Democracy is based on citizenship- perhaps the greatest gift the United States has given to the world- Power is vested in the people themselves, and government flows from the people" James M Henslin

05-05-2012, 11:41 AM	#5
RandyP V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 430	Re: pated bullets I reload only plated - Berry or Ranier -and if memory serves the high end of lead data IS right around the low-mid point of jacketed? Potayto-Potahto __________________ Lee Anniversary and Lee Classic 4-Hole Turret, presently reloading .380, 7.62 Nagant (32-20), 9mm and 45ACP

05-05-2012, 03:06 PM	#6
mikld Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 573	Re: pated bullets berry's web site says "Plated bullets occupy a position between cast bullets and jacketed bullets. They are soft lead, but have a hard outer shell on them. When loading plated bullets we have found best results using low- to mid-range jacketed data in the load manual. You must use data for a bullet that has the same weight and profile as the one you are loading. Do not exceed mid-range loads. Do not use magnum loads." The guys that make them said to use low to mid-range jacketed data. Why would you not do that? Do these other reloaders ("everyone") that give different data know more than the manyfacturer? Actually you can load them any way you want to, but don't expect results like the manufacturer's results... __________________ My Anchor is holding fast.

05-05-2012, 06:33 PM	#7
Appliancedude Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The true northern Cal Posts: 1,562	Re: pated bullets Thanks guys __________________ It ain't broke it just lacks duct tape. The nice thing about opinions is everybody has one.