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74A95 · November 24, 2021, 11:49 AM

Generally, when loaded with the same powder charge weight, cast bullets (including Hi-Tek coated) are faster than the plated bullets.

In the 45 with 230 grain bullets loaded with 231, I found that the plated bullets required 0.5 grains more powder than Hi-Tek coated bullets for the same velocity.

November 24, 2021, 11:49 AM	#7
74A95 Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2016 Posts: 1,674	Generally, when loaded with the same powder charge weight, cast bullets (including Hi-Tek coated) are faster than the plated bullets. In the 45 with 230 grain bullets loaded with 231, I found that the plated bullets required 0.5 grains more powder than Hi-Tek coated bullets for the same velocity.