[billy]

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]

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]

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

Frequently Asked Questions

[LiveToShoot]

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]

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

[LiveToShoot]

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]

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

[fred]

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]

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]

Jimbo:Good info,thanks. sam.