Pulled plated bullets

Stump1 · March 3, 2011, 06:10 PM

I recently loaded a batch of .45 plated HBRN a little light, so they didn't cycle the action in either of my pistols. I've started pulling them, and they are all in good condition, but you can see where the case had pressed on the bullet during final sizing. Is there any reason not to reuse these bullets? I couldn't take a picture good enough to see anything visible in the bullets.

peter_s · March 3, 2011, 07:04 PM

I've reused plated bullets that I've pulled. It seems the only marks tend to be from the crimp, but I'd just check the diameter where they were seated. I'm sure they would be fine to reuse.

billnourse · March 3, 2011, 10:45 PM

No problem in using pulled plated bullets. The little grove from the crimp should be no issue.

Bill

Miata Mike · March 3, 2011, 10:50 PM

Tonight I was showing a buddy of mine how to load .40S&W loads, and I then switched to my .45acp turret to show how easy it was to change calibers. I loaded a pulled plated bullet and everything measured on the money.

dawico · March 3, 2011, 11:24 PM

Your rifling is going to do way more damage then your crimp ever could. Load them up.

Stump1 · March 4, 2011, 09:42 PM

I figured that it shouldn't be an issue, but I thought I'd ask. Thanks for the help.

March 3, 2011, 06:10 PM	#1
Stump1 Member Join Date: March 20, 2006 Posts: 21	Pulled plated bullets I recently loaded a batch of .45 plated HBRN a little light, so they didn't cycle the action in either of my pistols. I've started pulling them, and they are all in good condition, but you can see where the case had pressed on the bullet during final sizing. Is there any reason not to reuse these bullets? I couldn't take a picture good enough to see anything visible in the bullets.

March 3, 2011, 10:45 PM	#3
billnourse Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2010 Location: Bloomfield, NM Posts: 366	No problem in using pulled plated bullets. The little grove from the crimp should be no issue. Bill __________________ Cooper 52 25/06, Cooper 52 30/06, Cooper 52 338/06Cooper 57 .17HMR, Remington VS .22/250 all left handed. Rock River Predator Persuit AR-15, 1952 Marlin 336 in 30/30. 2 Kimber 1911, Colt 1911, S&W .357 Mag, Kahr .40 and .380

March 4, 2011, 09:42 PM	#6
Stump1 Member Join Date: March 20, 2006 Posts: 21	Thanks I figured that it shouldn't be an issue, but I thought I'd ask. Thanks for the help.

March 3, 2011, 07:04 PM	#2
peter_s Member Join Date: January 25, 2011 Posts: 46	I've reused plated bullets that I've pulled. It seems the only marks tend to be from the crimp, but I'd just check the diameter where they were seated. I'm sure they would be fine to reuse.

March 3, 2011, 10:50 PM	#4
Miata Mike Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2010 Location: North East WI Posts: 418	Tonight I was showing a buddy of mine how to load .40S&W loads, and I then switched to my .45acp turret to show how easy it was to change calibers. I loaded a pulled plated bullet and everything measured on the money.

March 3, 2011, 11:24 PM	#5
dawico Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2009 Location: Lampasas, TX Posts: 326	Your rifling is going to do way more damage then your crimp ever could. Load them up.