Berry's 230gr .45

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Been reading about these plated bullets for years and never thought about using it. I cast my 230gr by the thousands every year and thought they did just fine.

I was at Dillon the other day and picked up a box (105° in my garage, too hot to cast!). I was really surprised how ell these shot. WLP primers and 5.2gr of 231 and I shot some of my best groups ever with this pistol. I thought, maybe it was just a 'good day'. Went back today and it was a repeat.

Think I'll be buying more of these and relegating the cast to emergency component shortage situations.
 
You just listed my standard.45 acp load.... exaclty.

I like the Berry's and when you buy them direct in volume, the price is pretty darn reasonable and shipping free.
 
Berry's bullets are as accurate as any other bullet.
They're cheaper than the high priced jacketed (Hornady, Speer, Sierra, Nosler etc)
But much cleaner than plain lead.
 
I only reload plated or FMJ due to my local indoor range rules and have NO negative comments to make about plated - Berry's or Ranier.

Berry's is working on a line of SD hollow points too.
 
This is a Berrys 230 Gr RN. They work well.

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I have loaded plenty in 45 acp and 40 s&w. They won't completly replace lead for me but I sure like the way they load and shoot.
 
Try Berry's 185 gr. RNHB with 5.8 gr. W231. As accurate as their 230 gr., but a bit cheaper and less recoil.
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Those were suggested by the guy at Dillon. May give them a try.
 
I don't mind using Berry's but I prefer Rainier. They just seem to work a little better in my guns. My best .45 loads have been with 200gr Rainier and 230gr Missouri Bullet lead. The Rainiers are just cleaner to handle and shoot. But I don't mind Berry's if I can't get Rainiers.
 
Walkalong, thanks for going to the trouble to explain and show pics. It was a little off topic but relevant to the inexperienced, if they're reading, not to go crazy crimping the round. :up:
 
You are correct, many folks over "crimp" auto calibers when they first start. :)
 
Walkalong, thanks for going to the trouble to explain and show pics. It was a little off topic but relevant to the inexperienced, if they're reading, not to go crazy crimping the round. :up:
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glad you mentioned it and it was cleared it up. the crimp looked severe to me in the first pic as well.
 
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