Load data for 115 Grain Berry Bullets

Wendyj · May 1, 2016, 06:21 AM

I picked up 250 of the round nose coming back feom TN yesterday. Google info says to use lead cast bullet load info. Any good loads and coal for these with hp-38 and Titegroup. Just some plinking ammo for my Italian made Beretta FS 92.

mikejonestkd · May 1, 2016, 07:15 AM

You have perfect timing - I just loaded 200 9mms with the 115 RN berrys, and win 231, especially for my Beretta 92FS

My model 92 likes 4.4 grains of 231 ( same powder as HP-38) @1.10" with the 115 GR RN.

Velocity is right under 1100 FPS, and accuracy is excellent.

Mobuck · May 1, 2016, 07:26 AM

I use enough TiteGroup to reach 1000FPS(or close to that) to assure pistol function. They usually give adequate accuracy.

mrdaputer · May 1, 2016, 07:40 AM

Wendy go to the Hodgdon website. They have both powders and bullet weight you are asking about.. What might be best for other ppls pistols might not be best for you. It list starting and max loads.

http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/pistol

Wendyj · May 1, 2016, 09:18 AM

I have some loading manuals and have loaded Hornady xtp for it. All information I've read shows to use lead bullet data. Also shows over crimping issues. I honestly thought they were cast when I bought them. Sale was cheap enough I thought they would be fine for plinking and I could use my hollow points for carry in my truck.

T. O'Heir · May 1, 2016, 01:21 PM

Hi. There's HP38 and/or Tite-group 115 grain cast/plated bullet data on Hodgdon's site.
There are some cast 115 loads on Reloader's Nest using Hodgdon Clays and several Vihtavuori powders though.
Crimping shouldn't be any fuss. You just adjust the amount so there's enough without hurting anything.
I'd be loading 'em to max OAL(1.169") myself. Been using nothing but cast 121's with Bullseye out of my BHP with that OAL for eons. No issues of any kind.

Rangerrich99 · May 1, 2016, 01:29 PM

Here's the link to Hodgdon's data center:

http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/

Currently I use Titegroup for reloading 9mm. Hodgdon's data for 9mm LRN 115 grain bullets starts at 3.9 and ends at 4.3 grains. After a bit of experimentation, I've decided to reload 9mm using 4.1 grains of TG. I've found it to be accurate, and it reliably cycles all the 9mm handguns I've tried it in so far, from my S&W Shield, to my buddies full size SA 1911 9mm. Also, my powder measure is consistently dropping TG with a +/- 0.1 grain variance, so using 4.1 grains keeps me from going under the starting load or going over the max.

Wendyj · May 1, 2016, 03:03 PM

I loaded up four of each with 2/10 of a grain over minimum in titegroup and hp 38. They both cycled fine and no issues. Not sure of how tight a crimp with the rcbs die but a full turn of the body seemed sufficient. The hp38 seems to throw better in my Lee powder thrower than the tite group but I was being super careful and weighed each charge. Now to finish De priming the 1000 rounds of brass I bought and ss clean it and head to the range. I de primed 400 this morning and have 600 more to go and a 1000 pieces of 380 to do the same with. I appreciate everyone's help.

May 1, 2016, 06:21 AM	#1
Wendyj Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2015 Location: North Georgia Posts: 1,372	Load data for 115 Grain Berry Bullets I picked up 250 of the round nose coming back feom TN yesterday. Google info says to use lead cast bullet load info. Any good loads and coal for these with hp-38 and Titegroup. Just some plinking ammo for my Italian made Beretta FS 92. __________________ God is NOT dead!!!!

May 1, 2016, 07:15 AM	#2
mikejonestkd Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2006 Location: Brockport, NY Posts: 3,717	You have perfect timing - I just loaded 200 9mms with the 115 RN berrys, and win 231, especially for my Beretta 92FS My model 92 likes 4.4 grains of 231 ( same powder as HP-38) @1.10" with the 115 GR RN. Velocity is right under 1100 FPS, and accuracy is excellent. __________________ You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.

May 1, 2016, 09:18 AM	#5
Wendyj Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2015 Location: North Georgia Posts: 1,372	I have some loading manuals and have loaded Hornady xtp for it. All information I've read shows to use lead bullet data. Also shows over crimping issues. I honestly thought they were cast when I bought them. Sale was cheap enough I thought they would be fine for plinking and I could use my hollow points for carry in my truck. __________________ God is NOT dead!!!!

May 1, 2016, 01:21 PM	#6
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	Hi. There's HP38 and/or Tite-group 115 grain cast/plated bullet data on Hodgdon's site. There are some cast 115 loads on Reloader's Nest using Hodgdon Clays and several Vihtavuori powders though. Crimping shouldn't be any fuss. You just adjust the amount so there's enough without hurting anything. I'd be loading 'em to max OAL(1.169") myself. Been using nothing but cast 121's with Bullseye out of my BHP with that OAL for eons. No issues of any kind. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

May 1, 2016, 01:29 PM	#7
Rangerrich99 Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2014 Location: Kinda near Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,254	Here's the link to Hodgdon's data center: http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/ Currently I use Titegroup for reloading 9mm. Hodgdon's data for 9mm LRN 115 grain bullets starts at 3.9 and ends at 4.3 grains. After a bit of experimentation, I've decided to reload 9mm using 4.1 grains of TG. I've found it to be accurate, and it reliably cycles all the 9mm handguns I've tried it in so far, from my S&W Shield, to my buddies full size SA 1911 9mm. Also, my powder measure is consistently dropping TG with a +/- 0.1 grain variance, so using 4.1 grains keeps me from going under the starting load or going over the max. Last edited by Rangerrich99; May 1, 2016 at 01:41 PM.

May 1, 2016, 07:26 AM	#3
Mobuck Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Posts: 6,846	I use enough TiteGroup to reach 1000FPS(or close to that) to assure pistol function. They usually give adequate accuracy.

May 1, 2016, 07:40 AM	#4
mrdaputer Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2013 Posts: 493	Wendy go to the Hodgdon website. They have both powders and bullet weight you are asking about.. What might be best for other ppls pistols might not be best for you. It list starting and max loads. http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/pistol

May 1, 2016, 03:03 PM	#8
Wendyj Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2015 Location: North Georgia Posts: 1,372	I loaded up four of each with 2/10 of a grain over minimum in titegroup and hp 38. They both cycled fine and no issues. Not sure of how tight a crimp with the rcbs die but a full turn of the body seemed sufficient. The hp38 seems to throw better in my Lee powder thrower than the tite group but I was being super careful and weighed each charge. Now to finish De priming the 1000 rounds of brass I bought and ss clean it and head to the range. I de primed 400 this morning and have 600 more to go and a 1000 pieces of 380 to do the same with. I appreciate everyone's help. __________________ God is NOT dead!!!!