For what it is worth, I use Hardcast plated 230 gr FMJ plated bullets for practice/plinking as I can get them for $25 per 500, or less. I don't discern much recoil difference between plated vs. jacketed, only when it comes to powder type, bullet weight and charge. Accuracy is so-so with their bullets, as well as Rainiers, but Speer Gold Dot's and XTP's up the accuracy exponentially. Sorry this does not help you much.