Plated vs. Jacketed Bullets

[dovehunter]

What is the difference, functionally that is, between plated bullets like the Raniers and Berrys vs. jacketed bullets? Both Ranier and Berry say to use lead bullet loading data when loading them. Also, if you are using plated bullets and don't have an exact lead bullet load for the bullet weight you want to use, can you use jacketed bullet load data for that bullet weight and maybe drop back some on charge weights? I am thinking about trying some of the plated bullets and was wondering if there were any particular precautions to take or unique loading practices I need to follow.

[Jack]

Plated bullets have just a thin wash of copper over a lead bullet- that's why the recommendation of using lead bullet data.
Jacketed bullets have a much thicker jacket.
One reason you see the plated bullets now is that some indoor ranges prohibit lead bullets- lead particulates get in the air when the lead bullet hits a backstop.
I think you can use lead bullet data, for sure. If all you can find is jacketed data, you might want to drop back a little and work up.