Where did you buy the bullets?I've just started reloading and I'm using Xtreme Bullets and Win 231... From what I understand, Xtreme bullets are copper plated but done very thickly so you load them to specs similar to a jacketed bullet. Also, I've been informed that Win 231 is fairly forgiving and good to start on, but it does seem a bit dirty. I'm looking at Accurate Arms #5 next run, or something similar.
I got 500 .45 acp FP bullets for $52.00 to my door!
That's a steal!!!!