Anybody reload for subguns? Plated bullets through suppressed uzi/m11

[Brian]

One of the reasons I'm finally picking up an xl650 is because of the volume of ammo I go through with my full auto toys. I have an uzi today, and a m11/9 and 1928 thompson coming shortly.

Ideally I'm planning to load up heavy hot 147gr 9mm FMJ loads for the uzi, which will be shot suppressed, and probably something similar for the m11, which will also be suppressed. I may run some 124s just for "everyday" use because of the cost difference.

My problem is most reasonably priced heavy 9mm bullets are plated, and there are definitely mixed reviews about whether or not shooting plated bullets through a suppressor is a huge bad idea or just fine.

Anybody have any experience with suppressed plated bullets, good or bad? Or, anybody have a good line on cheap 147gr FMJ - haha?

[Hoser]

I have used lots of Extreme 147s. Not that accurate, but they work.

[Great-Kazoo]

Keep your FPS down. You should load plated in between hard cast and jacketed,or so says the ones i have purchased.

Here's Berry's "Caution"

Plated bullets occupy a position between cast bullets and jacketed bullets. They are soft lead, but have a hard outer shell on them. When loading plated bullets we have found best results using low- to mid-range jacketed data in the load manual. You must use data for a bullet that has the same weight and profile as the one you are loading. Do not exceed mid-range loads. Do not use magnum loads.

[Brian]

Keep your FPS down. You should load plated in between hard cast and jacketed,or so says the ones i have purchased.

Here's Berry's "Caution"

Plated bullets occupy a position between cast bullets and jacketed bullets. They are soft lead, but have a hard outer shell on them. When loading plated bullets we have found best results using low- to mid-range jacketed data in the load manual. You must use data for a bullet that has the same weight and profile as the one you are loading. Do not exceed mid-range loads. Do not use magnum loads.

Hm that doesn't sound good. Uzis like it hot.

[Brian]

I have used lots of Extreme 147s. Not that accurate, but they work.

What were you shooting them through? Extreme suggests they have a slightly thicker plating. Maybe that's enough.

[Great-Kazoo]

What were you shooting them through? Extreme suggests they have a slightly thicker plating. Maybe that's enough.

Enough to put through your non-replaceable Uzi? It's reloading, err on the side of caution. Last thing i want to read is ANOTHER over pressure story. I just put approx 100+ rds of mixed ammo i have no clue what the specs were, in my pull bin.

[Brian]

Yeah honestly that's why I was asking. Frankly, I'll be some time before I have the confidence to put anything other than factory through my expensive toys. But it's not easy to find factory subsonic 9mm, let alone at a reasonable price.

Good thing pistol reloading powder is so easy to find though.
Guess I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.

[Hoser]

What were you shooting them through? Extreme suggests they have a slightly thicker plating. Maybe that's enough.

5.5 inch M-16 and AAC can.

Keep the velocity under 1200-1300 fps and you should be fine.

[Rabid]

If you want the piece of mind the Hornady 147gr FMJ in the 2500ct bulk packs might fit the bill. http://www.hornady.com/store/9mm-.35...lk-2500-ct-box

[RANGERRON72]

Watch the velocity on plated bullets. If you were to separate the plating from the lead, might not be a good experience. I would go ahead and go with FMJ bullets for a few cents more per round........reduce the risk of having to replace a barrel. Though Uzi parts are not that hard to come by.

I am a Class 3 guy, and I generally stick with factory ammo in my guns, ........FWIW