Beery's bullets

[gcs71]

Has anyone ever tried reloading with Berry's copper plated bullets? I understand that they do not have a tough outer copper jacket just a thin layer of copper that was plated. It seems to me that this may help reduce lead build up. Any thoughts?

[randyhamrick]

I have used Berry's bullets quite a bit in .45ACP. They're consistent, and accurate. Whatever type jacketing they use I have never experienced leading problems (in several different pistols).

[Trapdoor]

I have reloaded with them in my 45ACP and 45 Colt. I don't shoot super hot loads and have never had leading problems with them. I stopped using them in the SAA just because I wanted a more traditional style slug. And now that I switched to the .454 diameter lead bullet (previously discussed on this forum) I still don't have any leading issues. And by the way I can't believe the jump in price for bullets. I recently got back into casting due to the prices and am having a lot of fun with it.

[Trapdoor]

I forgot to also mention that the copper plating is tough too. I've retrieved the spent slugs and the plating is still in the rifling marks. So you shouldn't have any issues using them....good product.

[Dragon88]

FAQ: How fast can I shoot these bullets?

Velocities depend on the caliber, but as a rule of thumb, we recommend you don't shoot our plated bullets over 1200 feet-per-second. Our 44's actually shoot best around 1150 fps. 45's are generally good at 850-900 fps. Our bullets are not recommended for magnum velocities.

I use a lot of Berry's plated bullets. They do not reduce leading they eliminate it, the copper plating is thin but will easily hold up to target load velocities. Inside 50 yards they are more accurate than most shooters can hold.

[FieldShunt]

In .357, the line seems to be right around 1100-1150 before things start happening.
I use the round-nose .38s exclusively for revolver competition, many thousands a year.
In .45, I used Rainiers for many years but lately, Zero FMJs are doing a little better job for only a few dollars more than the Berry's and actually less than Rainiers.

[gcs71]

Many thanks for the input folks. I have however, read on here and elsewhere that the .427 diameter bullets are better suited to the SAA breed. All I can find is .429 and .430. Would the .429 berrys be fine or will they be too large.

[bushrod]

.429 bullets should be fine as they will swage down and fit the bore better.Keep the velocity on the low side in old SAA.

[DFrame]

I've used Berrys extensively in autos. 9mm, 40 S&W, 45 ACP, and 38 Super, all to good effect. Leading is nonexistant and they are very uniform in weight and diameter. Good product for the folks who don't need to magnumise everything.