Ammunition & Hand Loading > Cartridge and Shotshell reloading
Dimpling of plated bullets (NOW WITH PICTURES!)
OnTheFly:
I posted this in another thread, but it apparently went unnoticed. I am posting it in a new thread because I would really like to hear what others think.
I picked up some once fired 9mm brass at the range that was military surplus with crimped primers. I read that others were able to reload it without removing the crimp, so I thought I would try it. Most primers went in easy, but a couple made quite the crunching noise when I seated it. I had heard/felt this before, so NOW I know what was causing it. Regardless, they all worked.
During this trial, I realized that the soft(er) X-Treme bullet tips were being slightly deformed by my (seating?) die. I don't remember seeing this before on my earlier reloads with these bullets. A few questions.
Has anyone else experienced this?
Does it cause any issues with the accuracy of the bullet?
Are the military surplus cases just more stout causing more resistance than standard factory cases?
ETA: Added a couple pictures of one of the worst dimples, though the others are not a lot better..
Thanks,
Fly
Gunscribe:
Fly, I have been using Berry's bullets by the thousands in 9, 40 and 45. Have not noticed any deformation with that brand. Been thinking about trying the X. I doubt a bit of deformation on the tip will effect accuracy any noticeable amount at normal practice and competition distances.
Out past 50 yards I can't say but I think bullet drop would be more of a concern. Just my humble opinion.
OnTheFly:
--- Quote from: Gunscribe on September 01, 2014, 01:28:14 PM ---Just my humble opinion.
--- End quote ---
And a much appreciated opinion. Thanks!
Fly
00BUCK:
I've been using Berry's in .380ACP, 9MM and .45ACP and have never had an issue. I'd say there is something wrong with your seating die. Did you try taking it apart to inspect the innards of it? There might be something in there, or it is broken somehow.
RLMoeller:
Which brand of dies are you using for these? Did it comes with a couple different seating stems? Some will comes with two stems to match the profile of the bullet. Maybe you have the seating stem for HP/SWC and hadn't noticed an issue with a harder profile bullet before?
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