Anyone using Berry's bullets in 45acp

rblack · September 18, 2002, 02:14 PM

I've used a lot of West Coast 45 plated bullets with good satisfaction, Tried some Ranier 45 plated and was not nearly as satisfied. I've heard good things about Berry's bullets. Anyone use these with good results and could you campare them to West Coast if possible. Thanks

Clint Tickler · September 19, 2002, 09:09 AM

I like Berry's bullets a lot. In 45 acp I've used the 200 grain swc and 230 grain round nose. Both fed perfectly and were very accurate out of my Kimber Gold Match. Never used West Coast bullets but hear good things about them.

Northwest Cajun · September 19, 2002, 10:23 PM

Funny you should ask, I just recieved another box of 250 today! My series 80 stainless loves 200gr round shoulder. It's now been fed a little over 2K worth with only one or two misfeeds( that were due to bad brass)
I used to use rainier but tried to buy them direct ( just down the road in Tacoma) but their minimum order is over something like10,000.

Berry's has great customer service. one time a box broke in shippment and they sent me a new one no questions asked, Just give Nancy a call. AND they threw in a few samples of their new 350gr 45-70 bullets for free.
Cajun

larryw · September 19, 2002, 10:43 PM

I've run just over 10,000 of the Berry 230TMJ bullets through my USPs and 1911s. I hate them...

BTW, I need to order some more. Soon!

hawk · September 20, 2002, 02:42 PM

I really like Berry's 185 gr HBRN bullets in my Glock 30. Very accurate and they feed very well.

rblack · September 20, 2002, 05:39 PM

Thanks for the replies gentlemen, I just ordered some fmj and HP.

coonan357 · September 20, 2002, 09:07 PM

arrgh a little too late again .. well I can say I have had good results with them going on 2k of the 230 grain the only problems I had where due to bad brass ( amerc) they where loosing up the crimp

blades67 · September 20, 2002, 10:51 PM

I just started using them and I'm happy with them so far.

Waterdog · September 21, 2002, 10:56 AM

There Ok, West Coast is better.

Waterdog

larryw · September 21, 2002, 11:24 PM

Waterdog, as I'm getting ready to restock, what makes you say West Coast bullets are better?

thanks,
LW

tonyz · September 22, 2002, 09:46 PM

Check out the West Coast Bullets.

West Coast Bullets

They are cheaper, have a thicker plating, super consistant weight, and size. Berry's are good, but IMO West Coast Bullets are the best plated bullet.

Tony

Waterdog · September 23, 2002, 03:20 PM

larryw, when I have weighed and measured the different projos (9mm). West Coast is more consistant The Berrys I have used, were as much as .001 difference in dia., and -/+ 5 grains.

I still shoot Berry's, when I can't get West Coast right now.

The results are based on my own equipment, others may have different results.

Waterdog

September 18, 2002, 02:14 PM	#1
rblack Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 1999 Posts: 293	Anyone using Berry's bullets in 45acp I've used a lot of West Coast 45 plated bullets with good satisfaction, Tried some Ranier 45 plated and was not nearly as satisfied. I've heard good things about Berry's bullets. Anyone use these with good results and could you campare them to West Coast if possible. Thanks __________________ Rod Black

September 19, 2002, 10:23 PM	#3
Northwest Cajun Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 1999 Location: Spanaway Wa. &Lafayette La,(Cajun Country) Posts: 189	Funny you should ask, I just recieved another box of 250 today! My series 80 stainless loves 200gr round shoulder. It's now been fed a little over 2K worth with only one or two misfeeds( that were due to bad brass) I used to use rainier but tried to buy them direct ( just down the road in Tacoma) but their minimum order is over something like10,000. Berry's has great customer service. one time a box broke in shippment and they sent me a new one no questions asked, Just give Nancy a call. AND they threw in a few samples of their new 350gr 45-70 bullets for free. Cajun __________________ Laizzes Les Bon Temps Rouler!

September 20, 2002, 05:39 PM	#6
rblack Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 1999 Posts: 293	Thanks for the replies gentlemen, I just ordered some fmj and HP. __________________ Rod Black

September 20, 2002, 09:07 PM	#7
coonan357 Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2002 Location: in a state of confusion and disbelief ! Posts: 726	arrgh a little too late again .. well I can say I have had good results with them going on 2k of the 230 grain the only problems I had where due to bad brass ( amerc) they where loosing up the crimp __________________ N.R.A. Lifer and proud of it ! You can't argue with a .357 Mag. Well, you can try, but you'll end up bleeding an aweful lot. -GEORGE HILL 4-08-2002 My Coonan is Not For Sale please do not ask!

September 20, 2002, 10:51 PM	#8
blades67 Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 1999 Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA Posts: 6,014	I just started using them and I'm happy with them so far. __________________ Guns cause crime like spoons cause Rosie O'Donnell to be fat! I hunt, therefore I am.

September 19, 2002, 09:09 AM	#2
Clint Tickler Senior Member Join Date: August 12, 1999 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 184	I like Berry's bullets a lot. In 45 acp I've used the 200 grain swc and 230 grain round nose. Both fed perfectly and were very accurate out of my Kimber Gold Match. Never used West Coast bullets but hear good things about them.

September 19, 2002, 10:43 PM	#4
larryw Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2002 Posts: 336	I've run just over 10,000 of the Berry 230TMJ bullets through my USPs and 1911s. I hate them... BTW, I need to order some more. Soon!

September 20, 2002, 02:42 PM	#5
hawk Member Join Date: May 16, 1999 Location: Fremont, NE Posts: 22	I really like Berry's 185 gr HBRN bullets in my Glock 30. Very accurate and they feed very well.

September 21, 2002, 10:56 AM	#9
Waterdog Junior member Join Date: January 6, 2000 Location: AZ Posts: 1,236	There Ok, West Coast is better. Waterdog

September 21, 2002, 11:24 PM	#10
larryw Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2002 Posts: 336	Waterdog, as I'm getting ready to restock, what makes you say West Coast bullets are better? thanks, LW

September 22, 2002, 09:46 PM	#11
tonyz Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2000 Location: Wa Posts: 922	Check out the West Coast Bullets. West Coast Bullets They are cheaper, have a thicker plating, super consistant weight, and size. Berry's are good, but IMO West Coast Bullets are the best plated bullet. Tony __________________ Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained

September 23, 2002, 03:20 PM	#12
Waterdog Junior member Join Date: January 6, 2000 Location: AZ Posts: 1,236	larryw, when I have weighed and measured the different projos (9mm). West Coast is more consistant The Berrys I have used, were as much as .001 difference in dia., and -/+ 5 grains. I still shoot Berry's, when I can't get West Coast right now. The results are based on my own equipment, others may have different results. Waterdog