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Pulpo · December 29, 2005, 04:08 PM

I'm new to reloading and was wondering the difference between jacketed and plated. I pretty much shoot .45 ACP with a 1911 and an HK USP. I know that I shouldn't use lead bullets with the HK, so my question is to whether or not copper plated bullets are OK to use in it.

December 29, 2005, 04:08 PM	#1
Pulpo Member Join Date: April 23, 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 55	Copper Plated vs. Copper Jacketed I'm new to reloading and was wondering the difference between jacketed and plated. I pretty much shoot .45 ACP with a 1911 and an HK USP. I know that I shouldn't use lead bullets with the HK, so my question is to whether or not copper plated bullets are OK to use in it.