plated bullets

billy · 03-16-2008, 05:04 PM

OK i want to load some cowboy type target rnds.
i have plated bullets with no cannelure.
my questions are.
do i not crimp?
can i use my load data for lead bullets?
these are weak loads so i am not too worried about that.

samuel · 03-16-2008, 05:48 PM

You can crimp on plated bullets anywhere.The lead is soft enough to make a good crimp.The copper plate really helps on leading and you dont have to lube but otherwise are the same as any cast bullet. sam.

jerry · 03-16-2008, 05:52 PM

I use Berry's and follow thier guidlines for use.

Frequently Asked Questions

LiveToShoot · 03-16-2008, 06:12 PM

In my 9, 40 and 45 there's a slight tapered crimp added...in my 44 there's a slight roll crimp added.

I plink with them often as I can and have had very good results.

billy · 03-16-2008, 06:24 PM

4.2 gr. trailboss with no crimp.
these are just fooling around .38 loads for my snubby .357

LiveToShoot · 03-16-2008, 06:27 PM

I load up a similar round for my 44 pistol/rifle, using 44 spl brass/loads, and have a heap of fun shooting them...and I'm amazed at how accurate and powerful they are for being lighter loads.

billy · 03-16-2008, 06:48 PM

i love that trailboss.
it's good stuff.
really clean
meters well
really fluffy

fred · 03-18-2008, 08:03 PM

I've loaded Berry's plated bullets in both .38 spl and .44 spl with a slight roll crimp with no problem. If you went too extreme it would probably cut the plating which might not be good. I have also experimented with using the taper crimp from a 9 mm die set to seat my .38 spls. No particular effect on accuracy was noted.

Jimbo Indy · 03-28-2008, 03:45 PM

I use Rainier plated bullets in 380,9mm, 38/357, 40, 44 and 45ACP. Also 45-70. Never had a problem. Use the lead loading data and work from there. Rainier's instructions say keep velocity down below 1200 FPS but I have had no problem at higher velocities. Some of the loads were pretty hot with H-110, no problems. Set the OA length where you want it a crimp away. Never had a bullet creep porblem, even in the 44 mag and 357 mag flavors.
Right now, I've got a .40 load I use for bowling pins that uses a 180 gr. Rainier flat point over Longshot that crono's around 1150 FPS out of my High Power. Cheaper than jacketed and no leading at higher velocities. What could be better?

samuel · 03-28-2008, 05:57 PM

Jimbo:Good info,thanks. sam.

03-16-2008, 05:04 PM	#1
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 12,001 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	plated bullets OK i want to load some cowboy type target rnds. i have plated bullets with no cannelure. my questions are. do i not crimp? can i use my load data for lead bullets? these are weak loads so i am not too worried about that. __________________ just leave britney ALONE! she's going thru a hard time snivel sniff....WAH

03-16-2008, 06:12 PM	#4
LiveToShoot Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northwest USA Posts: 2,064	In my 9, 40 and 45 there's a slight tapered crimp added...in my 44 there's a slight roll crimp added. I plink with them often as I can and have had very good results. __________________ "Happiness is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it." -Unknown

03-16-2008, 06:24 PM	#5
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 12,001 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	4.2 gr. trailboss with no crimp. these are just fooling around .38 loads for my snubby .357 __________________ just leave britney ALONE! she's going thru a hard time snivel sniff....WAH

03-16-2008, 06:27 PM	#6
LiveToShoot Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northwest USA Posts: 2,064	I load up a similar round for my 44 pistol/rifle, using 44 spl brass/loads, and have a heap of fun shooting them...and I'm amazed at how accurate and powerful they are for being lighter loads. __________________ "Happiness is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it." -Unknown

03-16-2008, 06:48 PM	#7
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 12,001 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	i love that trailboss. it's good stuff. really clean meters well really fluffy __________________ just leave britney ALONE! she's going thru a hard time snivel sniff....WAH

03-16-2008, 05:48 PM	#2
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,087	You can crimp on plated bullets anywhere.The lead is soft enough to make a good crimp.The copper plate really helps on leading and you dont have to lube but otherwise are the same as any cast bullet. sam.

03-16-2008, 05:52 PM	#3
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,871 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	I use Berry's and follow thier guidlines for use. Frequently Asked Questions

03-18-2008, 08:03 PM	#8
fred Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NC, USA Posts: 182	I've loaded Berry's plated bullets in both .38 spl and .44 spl with a slight roll crimp with no problem. If you went too extreme it would probably cut the plating which might not be good. I have also experimented with using the taper crimp from a 9 mm die set to seat my .38 spls. No particular effect on accuracy was noted.

03-28-2008, 03:45 PM	#9
Jimbo Indy Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 69	I use Rainier plated bullets in 380,9mm, 38/357, 40, 44 and 45ACP. Also 45-70. Never had a problem. Use the lead loading data and work from there. Rainier's instructions say keep velocity down below 1200 FPS but I have had no problem at higher velocities. Some of the loads were pretty hot with H-110, no problems. Set the OA length where you want it a crimp away. Never had a bullet creep porblem, even in the 44 mag and 357 mag flavors. Right now, I've got a .40 load I use for bowling pins that uses a 180 gr. Rainier flat point over Longshot that crono's around 1150 FPS out of my High Power. Cheaper than jacketed and no leading at higher velocities. What could be better?

03-28-2008, 05:57 PM	#10
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,087	Jimbo:Good info,thanks. sam.