Gary Stevens Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 I did a search, but couldn't find specifically what I was looking for, so here goes. I am working on a load for my IDPA SSR revolver. I am looking for a jacketed RN 38 Spl bullet in the 158-160 grain weight. I am trying the Berry's plated bullets, and while the accuracy is acceptable it is not great. Does anyone have experience with a jacketed RN bullet that seems to be accurate? Thanks. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepper Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Gary - I think this link will answer your question: http://idpaforum.yuku.com/topic/4855 I use 4.4 of Titegroup with the same bullet. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Nesbitt Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Gary, I use the 158 Berrys mostly. Not much else out there in a jacket or plated bullet that has a good round nose. I've also used Moly Billy Bullets. http://www.billybullets.com/ They are dirtier both to load and shoot but not as bad as lead. For powder I use Bullseye, Titegroup or VV N320. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffwalsh Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Gary, I use the rainier plated bullets with great results. I have never used Berry's. I use the 158 rainiers with 5.2gr of trailboss powder. I am using the same load for ICORE too. It is the bomb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 When I used Berrys I found the double struck were a better bullet. They were also very crimp sensitive. Too much makes them tumble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwx40x40 Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Gary, I use the 158 Berrys mostly. Not much else out there in a jacket or plated bullet that has a good round nose. I've also used Moly Billy Bullets. http://www.billybullets.com/ They are dirtier both to load and shoot but not as bad as lead. For powder I use Bullseye, Titegroup or VV N320. +1, Not much in the way of 158 RNFMJ's out there. At on time Armscorp had a 158 fmj and someone here on the forum was trying to get a sizeable order in the states, but it never materialized. I wish someone like Montana Gold would make the 158 RNFMJ instead of flatpoint or the 142 trunacated fmj. So, like Bill , I use either Billy or Bayou Bullets in 160 grain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjanglin Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Gary, I use the rainier plated bullets with great results. I have never used Berry's. I use the 158 rainiers with 5.2gr of trailboss powder. I am using the same load for ICORE too. It is the bomb. Cliff: Do you use the 38 super 627-4 if so what is the load you use? Thank you Jim/Pa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffwalsh Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Gary, I use the rainier plated bullets with great results. I have never used Berry's. I use the 158 rainiers with 5.2gr of trailboss powder. I am using the same load for ICORE too. It is the bomb. Cliff: Do you use the 38 super 627-4 if so what is the load you use? Thank you Jim/Pa In the super, I use 151gr Rainiers with power pistol. I think 5 grains or so. I also had good results with the 121's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revomodel10 Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 I have had real good luck with Berry's double struck 158 over 4.8 VV N320. Perfect for IDPA SSR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 At one time Montana gold listed a ca 148 gr. FMJ RN bullet on their website. I was waiting until my supply of some others came down before ordering and then found that they remoived them from their website when they became overwheklmed with orders. I called and they stated they would list thjem once they caught up on their backorders - have not seen then so far but am eagerly anticipating their return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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