Berry's bullets
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Berry's bullets
Anyone using these? I have shot in pistol, never rifle. 150gr looks right for this game.
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chuck
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Re: Berry's bullets
Chuck keep your velocity below 1200 fps and you will be fine. If you load to hot the copper plate will peal off in the barrel.
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Re: Berry's bullets
I shoot a LOT of plated bullets, particularly in PCCLA, and will occasionally use them in mild CLA 30/30 loads for the chicken and pig line.ChuckD wrote:Anyone using these? I have shot in pistol, never rifle. 150gr looks right for this game.
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I found the PISTOL plated projectiles from Xtreme and Ranier to do well up (2MOA-ish +\-) through 1300fps or so (and RIFLE plated up through 1500fps) AS LONG AS I use very little crimp (slight taper or minimal factory crimp). Any crimp more than "just enough to remove the neck flare" and I start getting fliers.
I've had no luck with Berrys' accuracy in the rifle, regardless of the load or crimp type/amount. They are my last choice of plated projectiles, and I pretty much will only load them (if I have any at all) in 9mm for close range Steel Challenge or USPSA practice/league matches.
My .02, YMMV...
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