Can't find load data for plated bullets

[Morty76]

Hello,

I'm just starting off reloading for my handguns (9mm, .38 Special and .45 ACP) and just picked up a few hundred copper plated bullets. I have Lymans 48th edition reloading manual and the Lee reloading manual. Only the Lee manual seperately lists data for plated bullets, for a total of 3 powders (Accurate #2, 5 and 7).

Where would be a good source to find additional load information for plated bullets? Are they just not popular or do you use the load data for straight lead bullets?

 

[armoredman]

Well, in 9mm I used 4.2 gr of Accurate #2 under Ranier plated 115gr bullets. Wores well in my CZ P01.

 

[Renegade]

For copper plated bullets, I use the load data for jacketed bullets. Haven't had any problems.

Later,

Dave

 

[PinnedAndRecessed]

http://www.rainierballistics.com/loaddataMW.htm

 

[caz223]

There are a lot of pet loads for plated bullets floating around out there.
Ask a specific question, and be rewarded with a specific answer.
You can also use almost any data, start from the starting load, and work your way up.

 

[Mark whiz]

I've found my best plated loads in either .38Spcl, .357Mag, or .45ACP to be about .2gr less than for a similiar jacketed bullet of the same weight.
Typically I've started my load work ups at the level recommended for lead bullets and worked up toward my jacketed weight; with the best accuracy usually just a tad under the jacketed charge.