plated 9mm rn vs. jhp?

[dryfly]

I would like to try some Berry's plated bullets for my G19 in both 115 gr. and 124 gr. I'm wondering about the accuracy of the 124 gr. in round nose and jacketed hollow points.

Would it really make any big difference in which I use for target loads?

Also, for those using these (or similar plated bullets) what powder are you using for 9mm?

 

[ColtPythonElite]

You gun will likely never know the differnce....I have loaded a pile of unplated cast lead in 9mm. They shot to point of aim.

 

[john16443]

Agree, and it's important to make sure that your gun reliably feeds the JHP rounds you're considering. It should, but you don't want to be surprised. I've only used RN for 9mm applications to date, and have found that W231/HP38, Titegroup, Power Pistol, Unique, and many others work well. What you may have to do is define your requirements (accuracy on paper, power factor,etc.) and then select/find a powder that is better suited to your goals. If you're a 'just want to use one powder for everything, you can't go too far wrong with W231/HP38.

 

[dryfly]

Usually the G19 will eat anything you feed it so doubt feeding reliability is a factor but I know the round nose will work as that's all I've ever used in lead. My main interest is accuracy in a plinking round.

I've got and have used lots of W231 in 9mm and >45 ACP. Great Powder! Getting ready to place an order and wanted to get one more supply of powder so wanted to try something different. Think I'll go with Unique as I see lots of folks loading 9mm with it. I've used a lot of Bullseye in the past but Unique seems like a very versatile powder and could be used on every caliber I load.

 

[rcmodel]

The Berry 124 DS-RN over 5.0 grain Unique, seated 1.120" OAL seems to work well in everything I have shot it in.

I had less luck with the Berry 124 HP, as it has to be seated pretty short to miss the rifling leade in my SIG P6.

And there is NO expansion from the Berry HP, short of shooting a steel plate with it.
So, I won't be buying any more I guess.

rc

 

[PO2Hammer]

My Glock 19 shoots plated bullets very well, better than My USP 9mm. I use the plated .355" 147 RN/FP and the plated .356" 130 RN (.38 Super bullet).
For 9mm powder my first choice these days is IMR SR 7625, meters very well, perfect load density for 9mm, and is accurate behind plated or jacketed bullets. HS-6 works well too.
Unique? Are you weighing charges or using a powder measure?

 

[GLOOB]

There's no practical difference in accuracy potential. The preference of your particular handgun will make a much bigger difference than the technology of the bullet. IOW, any given plated bullet load might shoot worse in your gun, or it might shoot better.

I have always used the exact same loadings for jacketed and plated in all my calibers with no ill effect (though I haven't loaded up .357 with real magnum powders). Just be careful at max loadings. Plated bullets are slightly larger in diameter than jacketed, so they might theoretically increase pressures. But they are also softer. So I think it evens out. But manufacturers give differing recommendations, and you also want to mind the max speed the plating is rated for. For instance, Berry's plated are rated for around 1200-1300 fps in luger, so for 124+ gr bullets, there's really no practical ceiling in standard pressure loadings.

I'm using the 124 gr FP's and the FPHB-DS. I prefer the HB bullets for the FP 9mm bullets in a Glock, for the versatility. You can seat those bullets crazy long in a Glock, if you are playing with hot loadings of slower powders, and the HB will give you more neck tension on the longer OAL's.

All my powders work well in 9mm. HP38, Unique, and AutoComp.

I have used jacketed, plated, and cast bullets in luger. I am no longer buying jacketed. Plated give me better neck tension on my mixed casings, and they're cheaper. Berry's are my favorite for a Glock. But I agree with rc. Don't bother with the Berry's HP. They don't expand. Go with Rainer's if you want an expanding HP. Their 230gr HP gives excellent expansion in my Glock 21. They're just the thing for water jugs and watermelons. I haven't tried Rainier luger HP, yet, but I anticipate good results from the looks of them. Too bad I can't find a price on them that comes anywhere close to Berry's.

 

[jb27]

I'm using Berry's 115gr RN with W231 in my Glock 19. Seems to be working pretty good for me. At first I was having some trouble getting them to cycle/eject properly. Think it was a combination of using a little light of a load as well as not properly lubricating my gun. Works like a charm now. Also using W231 with my .45 ACP with good results.

 

[1SOW]

I have had good luck with several JHP bullets for target/comp. I believe they shoot well because most of the bullet engages the rifling.
The Berry 124 JHP has to be loaded very short in my CZ (1.045" max), so feeding can be an issue depending on your gun.

I have tried the new Berry 124gr HBRN and was pleased with the feel and accuracy. This is actually a "heavier" bullet with a hollowed out base to bring it back to 124gr. This gives it long straight sides to engage the rifling like a hollow point and still has the round nose to give it feeding versatility. This bullet will load way beyond max SAAMI length and not hit the rifling. .

I know several shooters who use the Berry 124RN and get very good results.

I have a Berry "Sampler Pack" and havent tried the other 8 bullet weights and types yet.