rainier 230 45acp plated bullets

jack robson · July 29, 2007, 12:20 PM

i was about to order 500 230gr rainier 45acp bullets from midway, i thought i would ask if anyone has shot them. if so did they seem to be ok.

Chief-7700 · July 29, 2007, 01:04 PM

I had some FTF problems with the Rainier 230gr RN TCJ. My smith ramped my barrel a bit more, now they feed just fine.
Chief-7700

clayking · July 29, 2007, 02:55 PM

I shoot them off and on. Never had a problem....................ck

Alleykat · July 29, 2007, 03:41 PM

Midway has 1000 for $74.99. That's about the best price going right now. I just ordered 1000.

45Marlin carbine · July 29, 2007, 03:52 PM

I loaded them to shoot with mild loads in my Marlin Camp, not the tightest grouping but they did OK, no fouling or very little.

red-rider · July 30, 2007, 12:32 AM

I have been shooting them for years. There fine.

JoeBannon · July 30, 2007, 02:13 AM

Do you have a link to this deal?

red-rider · July 30, 2007, 03:54 AM

what deal..dont understand?

DennisD · July 30, 2007, 10:10 AM

Midway pretty much always has something on sale. Right now they have some of the Rainier bullets on sale. Look through the selection here:

http://www.midwayusa.com/esearch.exe...gin+Search.y=5

fxdrider · July 30, 2007, 12:48 PM

I started using them when the prices of Zero 230 FMJ's skyrocketed. They seem to be accurate, and I haven't had any feed problems. I did have to change the adjustment for my seating die (Dillon), as the OAL on finished rounds was a bit longer than with the Zero FMJ's. That would indicate that the Rainier's have a bit different profile. I made sure my finished rounds had the same OAL as the Zero's, which I know from previous experience - worked flawlessly in my gun. So far, the Rainier's are working as well (almost 500 rounds through it).

PeteQuad · July 30, 2007, 01:43 PM

I've been using Rainier's to good effect - like them a lot and they are cheap. However, since I bought some Masterblaster poly coated bullets, I think I prefer them. No need for copper solvents and so far they seem a little faster and cleaner. Price is comparable. I have an order in for some Precision bullets that are similar so I can compare.

Alleykat · July 30, 2007, 02:34 PM

I don't think you'll have any problems with Rainiers in .45ACP, as the velocity is pretty low. I have had problems with plating separation when using Rainiers for 10mm reloading.

red-rider · July 30, 2007, 10:33 PM

I have asked a man at dillon about the plating issue. He told me the Ranier bullets now have thicker plating than they use to. I use them in 10mm also. I drive the 180's about 1130fps for my plinking loads, 200 grainers a bit slower. As for the profile of the 45's mensioned above, I been using them for several years, and I notices the profile changed a while back. They still work though.

Trapper L · July 30, 2007, 11:03 PM

I shoot the Rainier 200 HPs and love 'em. No feeding issues and that's thru my junk Kimber Grand Raptor. I also received a shipment of Berrys plated bullets today and they are a quality looking bullet. I'd buy whichever you can get the best deal on.

Walkalong · July 31, 2007, 05:22 PM

The Ranier 200 Gr. SWC is a great bullet. As far as the 230 Gr. RN goes, I much prefer the Berry's.

Stargazer · July 31, 2007, 09:45 PM

I've used them in my Glock which some say you should not do. They shot just fine for me.

Alleykat · August 1, 2007, 03:11 PM

Just received my 1000??? Rainier bullets from Midway. This won't be the first time that the bullets were shabbily packaged. The outer box was split at the seam, where there should have been reinforcing packing tape, but there was none. The inner box from Rainier was also split, and I don't know whether I have 1000 bullets, or whether some of my order are rattling around in that UPS truck.

I've e-mailed a pic of the inner box to Midway, complaining about the shoddy packing, but I don't really expect them to do anything.

Mr.RevolverGuy · August 1, 2007, 07:14 PM

Actually that is strange for me. First off in my 1911's I have had no issues with rainier. For plinking I use them strictly in 45acp 38/357. I just got 500 45acp, 500 38's, and 1000 44mag remingtons all in one box and all showed up in one piece in the same box.

I hope you got everything.

Alleykat · August 4, 2007, 03:51 PM

Quote:

I've used them in my Glock which some say you should not do. They shot just fine for me.

I've never heard anybody say not to use quality plated bullets in Glocks, and I've heard a lot of anybodies saying a lot of stuff.

Stargazer · August 4, 2007, 07:00 PM

AlleyKat, it was something to do with the barrel rifling being not a land and groove design. I did not listen to that and I just fired 50 of them and all went well and they were accurate. If I ever see where they come apart I'll report back, but I doubt I see that.

Deputy1199 · August 16, 2007, 01:26 PM

I've been reloading .45 ACP with Rainier 230 gr plated bullets for both my Glock 36 and my son's S&W 4553 TSW. No problems with feeding and they are as accurate as Berrys, Montana Gold or Frontier plated bullets.

July 29, 2007, 12:20 PM	#1
jack robson Member Join Date: June 17, 2007 Posts: 17	rainier 230 45acp plated bullets i was about to order 500 230gr rainier 45acp bullets from midway, i thought i would ask if anyone has shot them. if so did they seem to be ok.

July 30, 2007, 10:33 PM	#13
red-rider Member Join Date: June 11, 2007 Location: Jonesboro, Arkansas Posts: 40	Ranier bullets I have asked a man at dillon about the plating issue. He told me the Ranier bullets now have thicker plating than they use to. I use them in 10mm also. I drive the 180's about 1130fps for my plinking loads, 200 grainers a bit slower. As for the profile of the 45's mensioned above, I been using them for several years, and I notices the profile changed a while back. They still work though.

August 16, 2007, 01:26 PM	#21
Deputy1199 Member Join Date: January 8, 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 20	Rainier 230 gr 45 ACP I've been reloading .45 ACP with Rainier 230 gr plated bullets for both my Glock 36 and my son's S&W 4553 TSW. No problems with feeding and they are as accurate as Berrys, Montana Gold or Frontier plated bullets.

July 29, 2007, 01:04 PM	#2
Chief-7700 Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2007 Location: Carmel Valley, CA Posts: 112	I had some FTF problems with the Rainier 230gr RN TCJ. My smith ramped my barrel a bit more, now they feed just fine. Chief-7700

July 29, 2007, 02:55 PM	#3
clayking Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 796	I shoot them off and on. Never had a problem....................ck

July 29, 2007, 03:41 PM	#4
Alleykat Junior member Join Date: July 26, 2007 Posts: 3,668	Midway has 1000 for $74.99. That's about the best price going right now. I just ordered 1000.

July 29, 2007, 03:52 PM	#5
45Marlin carbine Junior member Join Date: January 26, 2007 Location: South-Western North Carolina Posts: 1,124	I loaded them to shoot with mild loads in my Marlin Camp, not the tightest grouping but they did OK, no fouling or very little.

July 30, 2007, 12:32 AM	#6
red-rider Member Join Date: June 11, 2007 Location: Jonesboro, Arkansas Posts: 40	I have been shooting them for years. There fine.

July 30, 2007, 02:13 AM	#7
JoeBannon Member Join Date: September 24, 2006 Posts: 48	Do you have a link to this deal?

July 30, 2007, 03:54 AM	#8
red-rider Member Join Date: June 11, 2007 Location: Jonesboro, Arkansas Posts: 40	what deal..dont understand?

July 30, 2007, 10:10 AM	#9
DennisD Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 365	Midway pretty much always has something on sale. Right now they have some of the Rainier bullets on sale. Look through the selection here: http://www.midwayusa.com/esearch.exe...gin+Search.y=5

July 30, 2007, 12:48 PM	#10
fxdrider Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2007 Location: Stafford, VA - transplanted from upstate New York Posts: 119	I started using them when the prices of Zero 230 FMJ's skyrocketed. They seem to be accurate, and I haven't had any feed problems. I did have to change the adjustment for my seating die (Dillon), as the OAL on finished rounds was a bit longer than with the Zero FMJ's. That would indicate that the Rainier's have a bit different profile. I made sure my finished rounds had the same OAL as the Zero's, which I know from previous experience - worked flawlessly in my gun. So far, the Rainier's are working as well (almost 500 rounds through it).

July 30, 2007, 01:43 PM	#11
PeteQuad Senior Member Join Date: March 9, 2007 Posts: 198	I've been using Rainier's to good effect - like them a lot and they are cheap. However, since I bought some Masterblaster poly coated bullets, I think I prefer them. No need for copper solvents and so far they seem a little faster and cleaner. Price is comparable. I have an order in for some Precision bullets that are similar so I can compare.

July 30, 2007, 02:34 PM	#12
Alleykat Junior member Join Date: July 26, 2007 Posts: 3,668	I don't think you'll have any problems with Rainiers in .45ACP, as the velocity is pretty low. I have had problems with plating separation when using Rainiers for 10mm reloading.

July 30, 2007, 11:03 PM	#14
Trapper L Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 804	I shoot the Rainier 200 HPs and love 'em. No feeding issues and that's thru my junk Kimber Grand Raptor. I also received a shipment of Berrys plated bullets today and they are a quality looking bullet. I'd buy whichever you can get the best deal on.

July 31, 2007, 05:22 PM	#15
Walkalong Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2007 Location: Al. Posts: 196	The Ranier 200 Gr. SWC is a great bullet. As far as the 230 Gr. RN goes, I much prefer the Berry's.

July 31, 2007, 09:45 PM	#16
Stargazer Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 506	I've used them in my Glock which some say you should not do. They shot just fine for me.

August 1, 2007, 03:11 PM	#17
Alleykat Junior member Join Date: July 26, 2007 Posts: 3,668	Just received my 1000??? Rainier bullets from Midway. This won't be the first time that the bullets were shabbily packaged. The outer box was split at the seam, where there should have been reinforcing packing tape, but there was none. The inner box from Rainier was also split, and I don't know whether I have 1000 bullets, or whether some of my order are rattling around in that UPS truck. I've e-mailed a pic of the inner box to Midway, complaining about the shoddy packing, but I don't really expect them to do anything.

August 1, 2007, 07:14 PM	#18
Mr.RevolverGuy Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 997	Actually that is strange for me. First off in my 1911's I have had no issues with rainier. For plinking I use them strictly in 45acp 38/357. I just got 500 45acp, 500 38's, and 1000 44mag remingtons all in one box and all showed up in one piece in the same box. I hope you got everything.

August 4, 2007, 07:00 PM	#20
Stargazer Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 506	AlleyKat, it was something to do with the barrel rifling being not a land and groove design. I did not listen to that and I just fired 50 of them and all went well and they were accurate. If I ever see where they come apart I'll report back, but I doubt I see that.