Differences between jacketed and copper plated bullets

[bushwacker]

I'm learning to reload 9mm.I bought a reloading book and in the loading charts,They have 147 grain jacketed bullet and copper plated bullet,What is the difference between the two.

 

[CanAm]

Jacketed is much thicker that plated, so it can be pushed faster.

 

[Hitzy]

Plated is just that, solid lead/hard cast slug which is then completely plated with a very thin layer of copper. A jacketed bullet starts with a thick copper cup that lead is put into and will have an exposed lead base or tip, depending on the type of bullet.

 

[Levi Garrett]

Think of the jacket as the cone the ice cream sits in, and plated as the chocolate on top.

 

[bushwacker]

Thanks for the help.

 

[ElmerFudd]

And the plated bullets should be cheaper too. For shooting paper I don't think there is any real difference.

Think of the jacket as the cone the ice cream sits in, and plated as the chocolate on top.

Mmmm... I think I will go to Dairy Queen. Maybe a hot fudge sunday.

Thanks for the idea!


Fudd

 

[thecollector]

Jacketed is much thicker that plated

That's a natural assumption. I have sectioned plated bullets, and found the copper plating thickness to be comparable to jacket thickness.

 

[667]

Yay!!

The great jacketed Vs. plated debate!!!

 

[ontgunner]

Bringing this thread back to life.
I've been told and reading that lead is baaad for Glocks.
Anyone currently shooting plated bullets out of a Glock?
Results, hesitations, etc?
(New to the whole reloading world too )
Also, good priceing on plated bullets... anywhere in Ontario?