.40: West Coast Plated 155 RNFP Safe at High Velocities??

Gary H · May 21, 2002, 09:44 PM

I am looking to produce some practice rounds that feel like my Pro-Loads. Not quite up to the Pro-Load velocity, Speer shows Universal 7.0gr., CCI Primer, TMJ 155gr. & COL 1.120. Except for using a COL of 1.125 and RNFP plated, I loaded this in once shot cases from my P7M10 and finished off with the Lee Factory Crimp Die. The velocity on this is supposedly around 1159 for the TMJ. I've never used a max load for this caliber, nor in any caliber with a plated bullet. Any problems here????

C.R.Sam · May 21, 2002, 09:58 PM

Why not ask the good folks who made the bullets ?

Sam

Gary H · May 22, 2002, 12:02 AM

Good idea. I guess that my previous question some time ago was long time in receiving an answer. This board is rather fast. I will send them an email.

Chemistry · May 22, 2002, 07:08 AM

I've pushed their 155 grain RNFP bullet to 1300 fps in my Glock 20 (10 mm) and have had no problems there.

I've also had excellent results with their 0.355" 124 grain FP bullets in 357 Sig cartridges (1350-1400 fps).

Cal4D4 · May 26, 2002, 01:54 AM

I shoot their 180gr Copper Plated Flat Point at 1000-1100fps. G20 with KKM barrel, stock G29 and S&W 1076. Very accurate and clean. So far no signs of buildup in G29/polygonal rifling.

May 21, 2002, 09:44 PM	#1
Gary H Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2000 Location: Texas Posts: 2,267	.40: West Coast Plated 155 RNFP Safe at High Velocities?? I am looking to produce some practice rounds that feel like my Pro-Loads. Not quite up to the Pro-Load velocity, Speer shows Universal 7.0gr., CCI Primer, TMJ 155gr. & COL 1.120. Except for using a COL of 1.125 and RNFP plated, I loaded this in once shot cases from my P7M10 and finished off with the Lee Factory Crimp Die. The velocity on this is supposedly around 1159 for the TMJ. I've never used a max load for this caliber, nor in any caliber with a plated bullet. Any problems here????

May 21, 2002, 09:58 PM	#2
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,858	Why not ask the good folks who made the bullets ? Sam

May 22, 2002, 12:02 AM	#3
Gary H Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2000 Location: Texas Posts: 2,267	Good idea. I guess that my previous question some time ago was long time in receiving an answer. This board is rather fast. I will send them an email.

May 22, 2002, 07:08 AM	#4
Chemistry Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2001 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 158	I've pushed their 155 grain RNFP bullet to 1300 fps in my Glock 20 (10 mm) and have had no problems there. I've also had excellent results with their 0.355" 124 grain FP bullets in 357 Sig cartridges (1350-1400 fps).

May 26, 2002, 01:54 AM	#5
Cal4D4 Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2001 Location: southern california Posts: 679	I shoot their 180gr Copper Plated Flat Point at 1000-1100fps. G20 with KKM barrel, stock G29 and S&W 1076. Very accurate and clean. So far no signs of buildup in G29/polygonal rifling.