If you would like to be on our mailing list to receive updates and special offers, please. I hadnt checked the rainier website for some time, they used to recommend using lead bullet data, now they say commercially published jacketed load data. Keep your powder, reloading equipment and firearms secure from children. Excess pressures caused by excessive loads could severely damage a. Walkalong, at the time all i had was bullseye but the lees manual. The load data contained in this document is intended for use with specific components. You can also buy the guide if you dont have access to a computer. My old speer manual has some plated loads listed and i use those. This is probably not the optimum method of working up a load, but it. Select a bullet make barnes berry hornady laser cast montana nosler rainier remington sf sierra speer. Many people read their owners manual from beginning to. Hey everyone, ive searched high and low for load data for rainier 240 grain jfp in. Rainier bullets load data pdf rainier recommends using commercially published jacketed bullet load data when loading our bullets. Click on load data and then click on view centerfire load data edition 5.
Been trying to find some load data for this bullet and am seeing conflicting info out there so decided to check in here to be safe. Always make certain that you use the correct ammunition in your rifle. Reloading guide 20061 this is a paperback version of the norma reloading manual, which contains loadingdata, all with normas powder. Children should not be permitted to reload ammunition without strict parental supervision. Other manufacturers components may not produce equivalent pressure or velocities. If youre unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as youd like. We, at rainier ballistics, recommend using jacketed bullet load data when loading our bullets. They updated the manual to include valve adjustment specifications. Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. Do not smoke, eat, or drink in your reloading area or while you are reloading.
Unique or bullseye and rainier bullets springfield xd forum. Loading your own cartridges is a pleasant hobby and we are proud to have gained your confidence, in using our products. Berrys manufacturing superior plated bullets, reloading. Rainier r2200i super quiet portable power station outdoor inverter. Select a bullet weight 140 155 160 170 180 185 200 225 230 250. Ive seen a lot of recipes that are similar, and the rainier website says to follow lead load data, but even that seems to vary significantly. I am just getting started in reloading and am looking for some advice on load data for rainier ballistics 45acp 185 grain fp. I looked at lyman pistol and 49th but there isnt really anything.
Despite what the rainier website says, someone here sent me reloading data for rainier plated bullets which generally shows maximum loads inbetween lead and fmj load specs. I am using win 231, and it gives a minimum load of 4. The most uptodate and comprehensive 223 rem data available new data for. Rainier load data this is a discussion on rainier load data within the reloading forums, part of the firearm forum category. Rainier bullets redding reloading equipment remington sierra bullets swift bullets. Ive used the raniers, and i pretty much copied data for cast bullets, as the copper coating goes directly over lead and isnt very thick. I just picked up some of these today to try out loading for.
Reloading data for copper plated bullets handguns and. With our load data you can search by caliber, bullet weight, powder, powder manufacturer or a combination of all four. This is information ive gained from doing exactly what youre doingasking around on the net. If you are unfamiliar with any reloading operation or. Rainer says to use cast bullet load data for thesefine. They recommend using lead bullet load data for their bullets due to being jacketed using an electroplating process and are softer than traditionally jacketed bullets. Different caliber rounds are available to you, some of them being. Loads for plated bullets in handgun calibers dillon. Take a closer look at the best collection of firearm ammunition and reloading supplies on the market. Here is the rainier ballistics reloading data courtesy of chief7700. Fullmetal jacketed, lead bullet, or plated bullet load data can be used as long as the following. This is a discussion on rainier load data within the reloading forums, part of the firearm forum category. The now published new rifle and pistol reloading data is expanding and revising the powder selection. They cover most plated bullets including rainier and berry.
If you call rainier they will give load data for the bulletpowder your using. Rainier 125 gr copper plated fp in 38 special the high road. Hodgdon, imr and winchester powders neither assume nor authorize any person to assume for it any liability in connection with the use of any product or data. The information displayed on this site, including ballistic data, was derived from tightly controlled laboratory conditions. My speer reloading data has no data for copperplated bullets. All my questions were answered by pms, but this time i think, it might be beneficial to many other people, so i. Rainier swages their bullets twice with lead wire in an effort to ensure the tightest uniformity as well as prevention of premature wearing of barrels.
In any event, the url shown at the bottom of the page is unavailable now and the printout shows a date stamp of 1162006. Never use this data for powders that may have similar numerical designations. All made in the usa and provided with superior customer service. Be sur to use only load data that is published in a reputable reloading manual.
I cant tell from the file whether this data was developed by rainier or by midway. If you would like more complete information, guidance and education for beginners as. This is load data from alliants website for jacketed bullet. Load data from any load manual or website can be used. Rainier recommends using commercially published jacketed bullet load data when loading our projectiles. Handgun the handgun section contains loads for the more popular. They do not provide any load data for their bullets other than this. To maximize performance, the ballistics experts at western powders, inc. Rainier r4400 portable generator with electric start. By clicking the i agree button, i understandaccept and will agree to abide by the precautions and warnings outlined above. We offer a topquality ammo by the best manufacturers in the industry gorilla ammunition, hornady, rainier munitions, and many others. Loads for plated bullets in handgun calibers dillon precision forums. Set your sights on pistol reloading data hodgdon reloading. Obey all laws and regulations regarding purchasing, quantity, and storage of powders.
Over 60 profiles and grain weights of the shooting industrys superior plated bullets. There is no need for adjustment when using lead bullet load data. While rainier doesnt publish their own reloading information, they recommended using lead bullet load data when loading their bullets as well as a slight taper crimp. This guide is not intended to be a reloading textbook, but rather a list of recommended loads for accurate powders. All accurate 1680 accurate 2200 accurate 2230 accurate 4100 accurate 5744 accurate lt30 accurate lt32 ramshot enforcer ramshot xterminator. Montana gold bullets nobelvectan norma puppies raising and training diary for. Our bullets are jacketed using an electroplating process and are softer than traditionally jacketed bullets. The nolser 5 jhp seem to expand to near 45 jhp but with 357 ballistics flat trajectory and penetration the 5 40 cal expands nearly all way to it base whereas the 45 acp holds some of it base expanding most of the head.
The only manual i have that even touches these is the lee modern reloading second edition. Reloading data we, at rainier ballistics, recommend using lead bullet load data when loading our bullets. Most of the reloading data i have doesnt address plated bullets. Vihtavuori oy company, reloading booklet 1995 numerous magazine articles on reloading special calibers and. I havent used rainier bullets before and looked on their website for load data. This guide is not intended to be a reloading textbook, but rather a list of recommended loads for. Select a bullet type extreme terminal performance fmj fmj fp fpj fp plated gold dot hp golden saber hbrn plated hp plated jacketed semi wadcutter jhp rhfp rn lead rn. Thank to eddie coil, bob j, marcus5aurelius and other nesers i have a good start. Buyers and users assume all risk, responsibility and liability whatsoever for any and all injuries including death, losses or damages to persons or property including consequential damages, arising from the use of any product or data, whether or not occasioned by sellers negligence or based on strict liability or principles of indemnity or.
Ballistics data contained in this guide was obtained at western powders. Rainier leadsafe bullets 45 cal 451 diameter 230 grain. Sufficiently large to vent the gaseous products of combustion satisfactorily which would result if the quantity of smokeless powder within the enclosure accidentally ignited. Rainier r4400 portable generator with electric start 4400 peak. Just right click on the link and save it to your computer and its in pdf form. Start loading with the minimum powder charge listed in the data. To view this reloading guide in a pdf format, click the red button below.
This data must be used only with imr smokeless powders. As with all reloading information, but as especially important with. There is no need for adjustment when using jacketed bullet load data. My xd expended the spent brass beyond my 6 x 8 ft tarp and i noticed that several of the primers cci large pistol looked quite blackened where they were struck the firing pin. We, at rainier ballistics, recommend using lead bullet load data when loading our bullets. This information and data may vary considerably depending on many factors, including the components used, component assembly, the type of firearm used, reloading techniques, safety precautions practiced, etc.
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