Berrys bullets

[woodperson]

Friend suggested I try these. .410 for .41 mag. Bullets have no groove for the crimp. Does this work well with just the taper crimp. I actually am used to using the groove as a seating guide also. Why they make them this way?

Okay. I did what I should have done first and read the information on their website. Now I understand why no cannelure.

Anybody shoot these?

 

[mikld]

I've come to the conclusion that plated bullets are just too confusing for new reloaders. Load data, crimp methods, and loading methods questions seem to be a daily sight on reloading forums. They're just kinda "in between" other types of bullets.

I'd say, measure the bullets and compare to barrel dimensions. I always loaded plated bullets with lead bullet data ("mid-jacketed load data" is max., not a starting load). Bullets without a crimp groove or cannalure get a taper crimp.

I shot about 1,200 different caliber plated bullets and found them to be OK. But I also cast my own and found plated bullets perform no better cast lead bullets (I worked out any leading problems long ago). They do handle cleaner than cast, and about the same accuracy wise. But I don't use them anymore because my cast bullets are good for my needs and if I want higher velocity in my guns , I'll just go with jacketed bullets.

 

[Jimbo357mag]

I load and shoot a lot of Rainier and Berry's copper plated bullets in revolvers and rifles. You can load them with a roll or taper crimp. My advise is to make sure the cases are the same length for uniform crimping and then make sure the case mouths are smooth, use a chamfer tool. Crimp enough to hold the bullet securely but do not cut into the plating. Load and shoot them the same as similar lead bullets. They may not work well at magnum velocities but if you keep the velocity down a little you should have no problems. They are cheap, clean and they work very well.

 

[woodperson]

Thanks. Not looking for velocity. Looking for easy shooting load. I have a good supply of jacketed bullets but I want to go slower. I do not cast bullets. Seems if I am to buy cast bullets I might as well get the plated ones.

 

[Ka6otm]

I use plated bullets more than any other kind for range ammo. Berry's, X-Treme and Frontier. I run them at low to midrange jacketed data as specified by X-Treme.

Oh, and if you want to avoid the hassle of making sure your brass is all the same length to get consistent crimps, get a Lee Factory Crimp Die and your problems will go away.

 

[Srb08]

I shoot the plated bullets from Ranier and Berrys, in 9mm, 40 S&W, 38spec, 44 spec and 45acp. I keep the velocities at mid range or under and haven't had any problems.
I recently tried powder coated bullets and will most likely switch to them, as I exhaust my inventory of plated bullets
I also use the Lee taper crimp die with the plated bullets.