Reloading data for Berrys 115gr RN with Unique

[bimmerland]

The closest I could find is Ranier. Their chart shows
4.3gr
CCI500
OAL - 1.165

Is that a good choice or should I change anything. Don't have a chrono but have had no problems. Please advise. Thanks

 

[Centurian22]

This never ceases to amuse me, what caliber are you loading for would be very helpful information.

 

[bimmerland]

Sorry for the error. 9mm 115gr plated. Thanks

 

[Certaindeaf]

Doesn't Berry's say to use lead bullet data? I don't know, I've never used Berry's bullets.

 

[bimmerland]

@certaindeaf -- Berrys doesn't list anything on their site.,

 

[Walkalong]

They say to use midrange jacketed data.

Some plated data:

http://www.thehighroad.org/showpost.php?p=6195350&postcount=11

 

[bimmerland]

@walkalong - thanks for the info. I have been using the midway chart but was not sure if that would equate to Berrys plated bullets but it looks like it does so I should be okay.. Thanks

BTW... what OAL are you using.

 

[LiveLife]

Berry's MFG recommends we use start-to-mid range jacketed load data. I also used lead load data with good results.


Current Alliant load data

9mm 115 gr Speer GDHP OAL 1.125" Unique Max 6.3 gr (1,244 fps)

Here's 2004 Alliant load data showing max charge of 5.5 gr of Unique for 115 gr FMJ bullet. If you use 10% reduction as your start charge, you could work up from 5.0 gr.

 

[oneounceload]

Just don't go above 1200 fps

 

[bimmerland]

@bds - Berrys is soft lead plated and the Alliant chart is for a gold dot hollow point. I don't think they are similarly constructed so I be probably stick with the midway chart for Ranier bullets since they are of similar construction.

 

[rcmodel]

I load them with 5.5 grains seated 1.120" for use in S&W 39, SIG P6, and a Springfield XDc.

I load the 124 with 5.0 grains seated the same OAL.

rc

 

[bimmerland]

@rcmodel .. thanks for the info.
I might bump up my powder charge