loading copper plated bullets

[murphdog]

I'm new to reloading, and just finished shooting off a box of "gun show" cast lead hollowpoints from my 44 magnum handirifle.  I found that I got quite a bit of lead deposition in the throat area if my muzzle velocities went much over 1000 fps.  I also realized that I don't enjoy cleaning lead out of my barrel.  So on a whim I ordered some of Berry's Plated Bullets from Cabelas.  They are apparently given a thin plating of copper by electrolysis.  They are cheaper than jacketed bullets, but are supposed to shoot cleaner than cast lead.  Has anyone ever used these?  If so, what kind of load data do you use?  Are they accurate, or did I make a mistake in buying them?  I would appreciate any information that anyone might have about them.  Thanks,
Duane

[Luckyducker]

I have loaded Berry's plated bullets in 40S&W handgun and pushed them a little harder than lead data but not as hard as jacketed data.  They work good and have shown decent accuracy.  No complaints about Berry bullets.

[quickdtoo]

Berry's FAQs recommend a max velocity of 1200fps or less.

Tim

*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.


http://www.berrysmfg.com/faq.php

[murphdog]

Thanks for the quick replies.  I'll have to go to the Berry's website, and see what else they've got to say.  I probably should have looked for that first, but I also wanted to get some independent opinions about these things.  Thanks for the info.
Duane

[KN]

I made that mistake once with some 44s. Pushed them too hard and ended up with a leaded up mess. I do use them in 45 auto with very good results.   KN

[ihuntbucks]

I have also loaded Berry's and Rainer's in my .40 S & W and have had no problems with either........Rick

[nilescoyote]

I have also loaded Berry's and Rainer's in my .40 S & W and have had no problems with either........Rick

+1 never tried Berry's but use Rainer's almost exclusively in my match pistols. Shot well enough for me to stay in the top 5 finishers at my area club for many years.

[Catfish]

I `ve never had any problems with them, and from the above post I`ve been pushing them alittle fast.