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j357 · October 31, 2012, 11:25 AM

Please take a look at the lower left of this page. If this is your source, you will see that these bullets are in fact plated as opposed to FMJ. http://powerbondbullets.com/about.html

If so, I would compare the bullets to lead in reloading them. As a general rule when loading plated bullets, you should use the same loading data as a cast bullet. I believe the load data you shared is for a jacketed 165g Sierra bullet.

I would consider dropping back on the low charge and start under the 4.8g of 231 noted. How much is the question? That I cant help with.

YMMV

October 31, 2012, 11:25 AM	#4
j357 Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2009 Location: Liberty Twp, OH Posts: 283	Please take a look at the lower left of this page. If this is your source, you will see that these bullets are in fact plated as opposed to FMJ. http://powerbondbullets.com/about.html If so, I would compare the bullets to lead in reloading them. As a general rule when loading plated bullets, you should use the same loading data as a cast bullet. I believe the load data you shared is for a jacketed 165g Sierra bullet. I would consider dropping back on the low charge and start under the 4.8g of 231 noted. How much is the question? That I cant help with. YMMV