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jtduncan · October 30, 2001, 01:47 AM

I've been shooting Rainier bullets in my 45acp and plan on doing so with my 44mag. Rainier states NOT to roll crimp. Anybody else
shoot Rainier bullets in revolvers? What are your thoughts on roll vs taper? I can pick-up a Lee taper crimp for $8.

I have reloaded about two cases of the Rainier copper plated 240 FP bullets with 8.0 of Universal and a Lee Factory Crimp die that taper crimps the bullets. They have no cannelure so unless you'd like to deform the bullet, taper crimp with a light target load is the only way to go.

Also, are Rainier bullets plated or jacketed? I thought they were like Berry's, plated. Is it that their jackets are thin? Only shoot Rainier and West Coast - double struck and thicker plating. Berry's are not and have had and heard of several problems with sizing.

Lastly, can they be used in hunting applications for small whitetail. No. Only use FMJ, JHP or JSP like Hdy XTPs for deer.

October 30, 2001, 01:47 AM	#4
jtduncan Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 1999 Location: Seattle, Washington, USA Posts: 1,686	I've been shooting Rainier bullets in my 45acp and plan on doing so with my 44mag. Rainier states NOT to roll crimp. Anybody else shoot Rainier bullets in revolvers? What are your thoughts on roll vs taper? I can pick-up a Lee taper crimp for $8. I have reloaded about two cases of the Rainier copper plated 240 FP bullets with 8.0 of Universal and a Lee Factory Crimp die that taper crimps the bullets. They have no cannelure so unless you'd like to deform the bullet, taper crimp with a light target load is the only way to go. Also, are Rainier bullets plated or jacketed? I thought they were like Berry's, plated. Is it that their jackets are thin? Only shoot Rainier and West Coast - double struck and thicker plating. Berry's are not and have had and heard of several problems with sizing. Lastly, can they be used in hunting applications for small whitetail. No. Only use FMJ, JHP or JSP like Hdy XTPs for deer. __________________ The Seattle SharpShooter Reloaded .223 Rem, 9mm, 40SW, 357 SIG, 10mm, 44 Mag, 45 ACP Today?