Plated vs. Lead vs. FMJ

co772 · September 14, 2002, 05:16 PM

I just started reloading and have made it through my first box of 124 gr. LRN. For variety's sake, I think I am going to try some plated bullets next time. My little loading book does not have plated bullets listed, so should I load them to FMJ or lead specs?? Thanks!

co772

Northwest Cajun · September 14, 2002, 06:09 PM

Somewhere between the two. I shoot Berry's plated in my .44 Special and .45 ACP. The price is almost the same as lead but with less cleaning.
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larryw · September 15, 2002, 12:10 AM

Plated bullets need a little more powder than lead for the same velocity, and jacketed bullets need quite a bit more powder for the same velocity.

The Speer manual lists a TMJ bullet; that's a plated bullet and I use that whenever the bullet weight/powder used synch up. And Rainer has plated bullet load data on their web site, and I hear they have a pretty good plated bullet.

Ditto on the recommendation for Berry's, that's my favorite for 45ACP. West Coast Bullets are also very nice.

September 14, 2002, 05:16 PM	#1
co772 Junior Member Join Date: March 27, 2002 Posts: 14	Plated vs. Lead vs. FMJ I just started reloading and have made it through my first box of 124 gr. LRN. For variety's sake, I think I am going to try some plated bullets next time. My little loading book does not have plated bullets listed, so should I load them to FMJ or lead specs?? Thanks! co772

September 14, 2002, 06:09 PM	#2
Northwest Cajun Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 1999 Location: Spanaway Wa. &Lafayette La,(Cajun Country) Posts: 189	Somewhere between the two. I shoot Berry's plated in my .44 Special and .45 ACP. The price is almost the same as lead but with less cleaning. Cajun www.berrysmfg.com __________________ Laizzes Les Bon Temps Rouler!

September 15, 2002, 12:10 AM	#3
larryw Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2002 Posts: 336	Plated bullets need a little more powder than lead for the same velocity, and jacketed bullets need quite a bit more powder for the same velocity. The Speer manual lists a TMJ bullet; that's a plated bullet and I use that whenever the bullet weight/powder used synch up. And Rainer has plated bullet load data on their web site, and I hear they have a pretty good plated bullet. Ditto on the recommendation for Berry's, that's my favorite for 45ACP. West Coast Bullets are also very nice.