.38 Spl 158gn plated bullets

wuluf · September 22, 2010, 10:27 PM

Does anyone have load data for HP38 and 158gn plated WC ie Berrys for target shooting? I can find load data with HP38 for 158 LSWC and for Hornady XTP, but not plated 158gn for some reason. Thanks...

Distortion · September 23, 2010, 12:19 AM

Berry's FAQ: How do I load Berry's lead plated bullets?

Edit: Actually, there is one manual that does include load data for plated bullets, Lee's Modern Reloading, 2nd Ed., but it only includes data for Accurate and Vihtavuori powders with plated bullets.

wuluf · September 23, 2010, 01:06 AM

That's the manual i have! Thanks for the link..

willr · September 23, 2010, 02:58 PM

Most of the recommendations are that the same loads should be used as for lead of the same weight. Other recommendations are that the lightest loads for fmj of the same weight may be ok for plated.

I personally use 3.5 gr Bullseye for 158 gr plated. I also have had very good results with Xtreme plated bullets.

http://www.xtremebullets.com/

They have seemed to me to be cheaper also, and price includes shipping.

willr

spacecoast · September 23, 2010, 03:31 PM

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They have seemed to me to be cheaper also

You might want to check Berry's, I think they're a little lower, and they also ship free (over $50)

http://www.berrysmfg.com/

jag2 · September 23, 2010, 07:35 PM

I use 4 grains of HP38 for the Rainier 158 flat nose with good results.

dsv424 · September 23, 2010, 07:58 PM

I use 4.2 grains W231 and a OAL of 1.580 for 158g. FN Ranier that works very good. For plated bullets I normally use the lower end FMJ recipes and have always had good success with them. This gives you a wide range of options.

oneounceload · September 23, 2010, 08:50 PM

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Does anyone have load data for HP38 and 158gn plated WC

There is a 148 gr WC, or are you talking about a SWC? - makes a difference since WC sits deep and SWC not as deep

deputy fife · September 23, 2010, 09:17 PM

I use the x-treme bullets 158gr. for my 38/357 3.0gr bullseye for the special, and I am not absolutely posotive for the .357,and 115gr with 4.5gr bullseye for my 9mm. Shoots nice and clean.

AlaskaMike · September 24, 2010, 12:48 PM

With .38 special velocities it doesn't matter if you use data for lead or jacketed. It only starts to matter once you get to around 1000 fps or so--and then only because at the higher speeds the plating starts to come off.

wuluf · September 24, 2010, 10:14 PM

Thanks everyone. Youse guys know everything, all i have to do is ask....

September 22, 2010, 10:27 PM	#1
wuluf Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 2006 Location: River City CA Posts: 228	.38 Spl 158gn plated bullets Does anyone have load data for HP38 and 158gn plated WC ie Berrys for target shooting? I can find load data with HP38 for 158 LSWC and for Hornady XTP, but not plated 158gn for some reason. Thanks... __________________ Freedom isn't the choice the world encourages. You have to wear a suit of armor to defend it.

September 23, 2010, 12:19 AM	#2
Distortion Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 419	Berry's FAQ: How do I load Berry's lead plated bullets? Edit: Actually, there is one manual that does include load data for plated bullets, Lee's Modern Reloading, 2nd Ed., but it only includes data for Accurate and Vihtavuori powders with plated bullets. Last edited by Distortion; September 23, 2010 at 12:38 AM.

September 23, 2010, 01:06 AM	#3
wuluf Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 2006 Location: River City CA Posts: 228	That's the manual i have! Thanks for the link.. __________________ Freedom isn't the choice the world encourages. You have to wear a suit of armor to defend it.

September 24, 2010, 10:14 PM	#11
wuluf Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 2006 Location: River City CA Posts: 228	Thanks everyone. Youse guys know everything, all i have to do is ask.... __________________ Freedom isn't the choice the world encourages. You have to wear a suit of armor to defend it.

September 23, 2010, 02:58 PM	#4
willr Senior Member Join Date: July 23, 2006 Posts: 356	Most of the recommendations are that the same loads should be used as for lead of the same weight. Other recommendations are that the lightest loads for fmj of the same weight may be ok for plated. I personally use 3.5 gr Bullseye for 158 gr plated. I also have had very good results with Xtreme plated bullets. http://www.xtremebullets.com/ They have seemed to me to be cheaper also, and price includes shipping. willr

September 23, 2010, 07:35 PM	#6
jag2 Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2009 Location: dallas Posts: 779	I use 4 grains of HP38 for the Rainier 158 flat nose with good results.

September 23, 2010, 07:58 PM	#7
dsv424 Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2008 Location: Dallas, Tx. Posts: 266	I use 4.2 grains W231 and a OAL of 1.580 for 158g. FN Ranier that works very good. For plated bullets I normally use the lower end FMJ recipes and have always had good success with them. This gives you a wide range of options.

September 23, 2010, 09:17 PM	#9
deputy fife Member Join Date: September 16, 2010 Posts: 29	I use the x-treme bullets 158gr. for my 38/357 3.0gr bullseye for the special, and I am not absolutely posotive for the .357,and 115gr with 4.5gr bullseye for my 9mm. Shoots nice and clean.

September 24, 2010, 12:48 PM	#10
AlaskaMike Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2005 Posts: 947	With .38 special velocities it doesn't matter if you use data for lead or jacketed. It only starts to matter once you get to around 1000 fps or so--and then only because at the higher speeds the plating starts to come off.