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Old July 13, 2005, 07:30 PM   #9
saands
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Wow ... I'm amazed to hear so many people reporting problems with Berry's bullets. I use them in almost every non-magnum load (they don't survive 1350+ velocities) that I shoot. I get ragged 2.5" - 3" groups at 20yds with my Springfield 1911, and slightly larger groups from my USP40c (but it doesn't have a 1911 type trigger, so I don't blame the bullets). I can't recall ever getting a flyer that I didn't pull ... but I haven't ordered any new inventory in a year or so.

As for seating depth ... small, full, straightwalled cases like 40, 9x19, 9x18, 32acp etc, are all REALLY sensitive to seating depth. The percent change in load density varies dramatically with small differences in seating depth. Nearly all the load manuals specify OAL of the loaded cartridge, but I always note the actual seating depth in my log ... this way I can switch from FMJ to JHP in the same weight (maintaining seating depth, but usually NOT OAL) and not be surprised by dangerous pressures.

Stay safe,

Saands
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