I'm in the possession of some Berry's plated HBRN 185 grain .45 bullets. I've been using Titegroup but I want to try Unique (first time using Unique ever) and I want to be sure my load is good. I called Berry and they referred me to their rep in California who recommended 7.3 grains. I have a Lee turret press with the disks and the nearest load I can get is 7.6 grains which is what I used (5 rounds only). The Lee data for 185 grain jacketed bullets is 8.0 grains of Unique minimum and 8.2 grains maximum (pretty narrow spread!). Even that minimum load runs in excess of 1,000 FPS though, which I believe is too hot for the plated bullets. So, the question is, will the reduction to 7.6 grains keep the muzzle velocity within the capability of the plated bullets.
Before I go to the range I would appreciate any comments regarding this load. Thanks.
Before I go to the range I would appreciate any comments regarding this load. Thanks.