I just ordered some copper plated CamPro bullets to try out. Do the plated bullets foul barrels any worse than regular copper jacketed bullets? I'm talking about 223 velocities here, and it's the first time I've shot plated bullets out of anything other than a pistol
Copper Plated Rifle Bullets and fouling?
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Thanks for pointing that out - I must have misread something.
But on the plated bullet topic, it's good you asked first. I treat plated bullets like lead when loading for pistols as they do create higher pressure, for a rifle it would be the same and you would have to limit velocity to around 1800fps +/-. There are some exceptions however...Speer made some different "bonded" lines that used heavy copper plating...Deepcurl is one if them. They have specific load data for these as they do generate higher pressures.
http://campro.ca/en/
Since 1995, CamPro’s mission has been to manufacture high-end full copper-plated projectiles for discerning shooters and hunters that don’t want to compromise on quality. We consistently perfect our manufacturing and quality control processes so that our clients get the superior projectiles they need to develop their skills and unlock their shooting potential.
Step 3 - Copper electroplating
Once placed in perforated containers, the lead cores are immersed in different chemical and electroplated copper solutions. This production step is important and requires great attention in order to ensure that the copper bonds perfectly with the lead. The strength of that bond has a direct influence on the quality of the bullets and sets our technique apart from copper jacketing.
Another characteristic that plays a considerable part in the quality of a bullet is the thickness of the copper layer. Our bullets are plated with a 200-micron (8 thousandth of an inch) copper layer. The thickness of the layer is directly proportional to the time required for the plating. To attain our manufacturing standards and specifications, the plating process requires more time than other suppliers that produce low-quality bullets.
I shot some plated 150 gr bullets in my 30-30 today (not Cam-Pro). These are loaded mild, as a great 50 yard plinker load, although I have used them for the 100 standing match. My M-94 has peep sights and shoots well with the.
Clean up is normal. A wet copper cutter solvent over night , clean patch and then a little CLP.
Clean up is normal. A wet copper cutter solvent over night , clean patch and then a little CLP.
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So I take it you have never used/seen/googled the 3 projectiles I mentioned....oh well, guess I have to school you again lol.
https://x-reload.com/campro-500-bx-224-fmjbt-55-gr.html
The first 2 bullets they show are the 223 and 308 when you bring up the webpage you linked to...
http://campro.ca/en/products/bullets/30/30-308-147-bt-fmj
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That's for their pistol bullets. Their rifle bullets are jacketed.
You are correct, my error, I cleaned my glasses and stand corrected.
FCP- Full Copper Plated (Pistol bullets)
FMJ- Full Metal Jacket (rifle bullets .223, .308)
The 223 and 308 (only available in FMJ) I have used and they are decent, decently priced as well. Next on the list will be the 303 180gr RN. I finally have a suitable No1 Enfield to use for hunting...they will probably work well too.
Sorry if I came off as a #### in my reply... was attempting humourous ribbing and now that I read it, sounds kinda dicky lol
I was having a brain fart, I have been using Berrys plated .308 and .311 bullets for my 30-30 and .303 Enfield rifle.
https://www.berrysmfg.com/products/preferred-plated-bullets/rplated
"Berry's Preferred Plated Bullets are swaged and plated to final weight and re-struck
for accuracy and precision. They are more affordable than jacketed rounds and won't
foul your barrel with lead."
