[tomr8368]

I'm going to start loading .45acp using Berry's 200gr FP. I'm coming up short on OAL and powder load data for it. I've looked in my Speer's Manual and the Reliant Powder Reloaders Guide.
The closest seems to be the data for a 200gr LSW in the Reliant Guide, 1.19 min OAL and 4.0 gr Bullseye.
Anybody know where I can get reliable data for this Berry's 200gr FP? Or what do you use?
Many thanks...
Tom R.

[MoNsTeR]

I would load the longest OAL that will feed. For the charge, look at 200gr jacketed and lead, and use your best judgment. I load either 3.8gr or 4.2gr of Clays with plated 200's.

[larryw]

I use lead data for plated bullets as they behave closer to lead than jacketed (plating is very thin and soft). COL I've been using for 200gr SWC plated bullets is 1.235 to 1.250. Best load I've worked up for 200gr SWC plated bullets is 4.3gr of WST with a COL of 1.250, needed to shorten it to 1.235 to feed in my 1911 (make sure the shoulder of the bullet is above the case rim). I prefer West Coast for plated bullets as the core is harder and the weights are more consistent.

[tomr8368]

Just what I needed, thanks. I may try 4.5gr Bullseye and 1.250 oal.
Whatever happened to Eric Hoffer anyway? Used to read his stuff....
TR

[larryw]

IIRC, Mr. Hoffer died about 20 years ago. Remarkable man, brilliant thinker.

[Northwest Cajun]

Tom
I shoot the 200 gr RS, I'm working on my third box of 1000 with only 2-3 FTF. I'm not sure of the charge but it's a medium load of Bullseye.
They make a great product and have great customer service.

Cajun

[tomr8368]

Cajun
I'll try to contact them. I've made a few of different oal's and the longer ones cycle best. Maybe today I'll go to the range and shoot what I've made up. I'll post the results. Many thanks for the replies.
Tom

[tomr8368]

All chambered and went bang. Couldn't ask for more. I ended up using 4.5 gr Bullseye and OAL of 1.240. Thanks for the help.
Tom