Guys, I'm a beginner reloader. After months of reading and researching I've taken the plunge. I got a Hornady LnL and finally what I needed to get started except powder and bullets (still looking). For my 1911 .45 I'm planning on going with 230grain round-nose bullets, but I'm curious about coated bullets. I see Ibejiheads is somewhat local to me so I thought I'd try his bullets out. The problem I have is what bullet type do I reference when looking up loading data for these coated lead bullets? Do I go with data for lead or jacketed round-nose bullets? Thank you.

Go with lead data.

His bullets work real well and are nicely priced.

I use them for 9mm, 40s&w, and 45acp.

Will use them exclusively once my stash of Montana Gold runs out.

FWIW, I use CLAYS for 45acp.(don't hate)

Go with lead data.

His bullets work real well and are nicely priced.

I use them for 9mm, 40s&w, and 45acp.

Will use them exclusively once my stash of Montana Gold runs out.

FWIW, I use CLAYS for 45acp.(don't hate)

 

Thanks, Ronny. I'm definitely going to check them out.

I'm sure Ron has an excellent load for "HIS" gun.

 

Step any load back a bit and work up.

 

Remember it's not a cake and a "recipe".

I'm sure Ron has an excellent load for "HIS" gun.

Step any load back a bit and work up.

Remember it's not a cake and a "recipe".

 

Right. Got it. Thanks.

I use coated bullets almost exclusively for my range ammo. Everything I have read says to use the lead loads, but that the coated bullet can take a slightly higher pressure than the lead. I have seen a couple of references to using loads between lead and jacketed, but I try to stay at the lead loads. It's safer and a little easier on your gun as well.

Most of the shooters that I know (USPSA) who use the coated ibejiheads or other brands, seem to like them and use the lead data for whatever powder you are using. Just chrono the loads for your needs.

The Ibejiheads are very slippery and I find that the velocity will have an extra 10 - 20 faster faster than lubed cast lead bullets. You can usually load 0.1 to 0.2 grains lighter for the same results.

Coated lead is the same as lead.

The bullet source can verify this. They are more than happy to help (they want you to keep buying their bullets).

Lead load data.

 

Don't shy away from lead. I've shot a lot of bullets from CJN Casting in Toms River.

http://www.cjncasting.com/

Clays + 230gr RN ibejiheads for .45 major is a very nice combo.  As long as you have clays lol.

Like Ron said, use lead load data and chrono your loads.

Lswc 200gr 4.3 clays = 174pf out of a Trojan

Coated lead is the same as lead

I disagree.

 

Lead is not the same as coated.

 

Coated is cleaner, faster, smokes less, and is more pleasurable to load without getting gunk on your hands.

I usually wear nitrile gloves when I reload to avoid not only the "gunk" factor but also the lead and other contaminants that can cause problems from prolonged exposure. Being an occupational safety specialist, I try to practice what I preach.