Both Berrys and Xtreme Bullets recommend limiting the velocity of their plated bullets to 1200 fps. I presume they're talking about revolver speeds, and I'm guessing that the real issue is pressure, not velocity. If I shoot the same bullet in a rifle (think 357 mag or 44 mag), it's going to go faster without increased pressure. So I'm thinking that the same load that produces 1000fps in a 6" GP100 might yield 1300 or 1400 fps in a 20" Rossi or Marlin. It seems to me that this should work fine. I'd be interested to hear the experiences of others who have used plated bullets in these rifles.
So far, I've been loading these to around 800fps in a 6" revolver. That's 4 grains bullseye in a 357 (158g RNFP), or 6 grains in a 44 mag (240g RNFP).
I'm also wondering whether I need to make any adjustment in bullet seating/crimp for the rifle. I'm just removing the bell / applying a light taper crimp on these for the revolver. Thoughts / recommendations appreciated!
So far, I've been loading these to around 800fps in a 6" revolver. That's 4 grains bullseye in a 357 (158g RNFP), or 6 grains in a 44 mag (240g RNFP).
I'm also wondering whether I need to make any adjustment in bullet seating/crimp for the rifle. I'm just removing the bell / applying a light taper crimp on these for the revolver. Thoughts / recommendations appreciated!