Newbie here. Right now I'm loading .32 S&W Long and .32 HR mag. for Ruger revolver. I've loaded and shot Hornady SWC in both the Long and Magnum. I bought some Berry's double ended plated wadcutters for indoor range shooting, and they state to not load plated bullets with magnum loads. My question: Why can you load lead SWC in magnum and not plated lead wadcutter? Thanks for furthering my education!!
In my experience (9mm+.357 Sig) the plated bullets do not do well when pushed much above 1200 fps. Properly cast and lubed SWC's seem do do very well to over 1400 fps. I expect it has to do with the lube, or lack of. C.G.B.
If you use gas checks you can push cast bullets to magnum velocities. To do this I think you would have to cast your own. The gas checks are much thicker than plating and thus offer more protection of the bullet at the increased heat/pressure of magnum loads.
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Boy, these forums and folks like you sure make a new venture a whole lot more interesting and fun - being able to get answers and information in darn near real time. Thanks again.