Nice Price---Rainier 230gr RN

VonFatman · February 22, 2005, 08:26 AM

In case anyone is interested...
Rose Dist. has Rainier 230gr Round Nose bullets for:

$48.75/thousand

That's about the best deal I've seen. I know
some shun the Rainiers...but for some of us,
this may be a good deal on a pretty decent plated
bullet. They also have 230gr Rainier HP's for around $60/k
Looks like all the prices (in quantities over 1k) includes free shipping.

Here's a link:

http://www.rozedist.com/index.htm
The RN bullets are not listed on their site (don't know why)
but if you e-mail or call their 800# they can set you up.

Bob

oufree · February 24, 2005, 11:58 AM

Thanks for the info....I got my 2K on the way!

VonFatman · February 24, 2005, 12:24 PM

Glad to help out.
Me too...I went with 2k...I'd have gotten more, but I had a
few other things to buy...you know...food, electricity....

Bob

Dgremlin · February 24, 2005, 12:26 PM

Are those .45 ACP? I just recently started reloading and I've been using Rainier JHP for my .44 mag. Is there any particular reason people don't care for them?

VonFatman · February 24, 2005, 01:10 PM

Dgremlin,
I've read that some who like to load "upper-end" .44 Mag ammo prefer jacketed bullets since many believe plated bullets won't handle the "heat" of a fast load and may come apart during firing.
Please note, I do not have first-hand experience and that is why I am not speaking with authority.
I also read that others use plated for all their loads...judging by the number of folks using jacketed bullets in "warm" loads, I'd venture a guess and say it's probably more universal to use jacketed bullets in "warmer"/hot loads.

Some also report that Rainier bullets are not accurate enough for them. Many report they prefer the accuracy of lead/cast bullets. Me? I've used them (Rainiers) in my .45's and .44's and have never seen a problem. I also prefer the cleaner shooting with plated or jacketed bullets.

I have also been using 240gr. Rainier HP's for my .44 Mag. loads. But I did just buy 1,000 Mag-Tech 240gr. SJHPs (semi-jacketed hollow points) to use as I warm up the mix a bit.

The folks at Rose do have .44 Rainier bullets...the ones you mentioned. Check out their website to see if there's a "flavor" you would like to try.

Yes, the 230gr RN I mention above are .45 ACP bullets.

Good luck reloading...I'm a newbie too and always enjoy reading about loads and experiences. I hope to read about your reloading experiences.

Bob

February 22, 2005, 08:26 AM	#1
VonFatman Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2000 Location: Kansas City Posts: 587	Nice Price---Rainier 230gr RN In case anyone is interested... Rose Dist. has Rainier 230gr Round Nose bullets for: $48.75/thousand That's about the best deal I've seen. I know some shun the Rainiers...but for some of us, this may be a good deal on a pretty decent plated bullet. They also have 230gr Rainier HP's for around $60/k Looks like all the prices (in quantities over 1k) includes free shipping. Here's a link: http://www.rozedist.com/index.htm The RN bullets are not listed on their site (don't know why) but if you e-mail or call their 800# they can set you up. Bob __________________ "Onward thru the Fog"

February 24, 2005, 12:24 PM	#3
VonFatman Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2000 Location: Kansas City Posts: 587	Glad to help out. Me too...I went with 2k...I'd have gotten more, but I had a few other things to buy...you know...food, electricity.... Bob __________________ "Onward thru the Fog"

February 24, 2005, 01:10 PM	#5
VonFatman Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2000 Location: Kansas City Posts: 587	Dgremlin, I've read that some who like to load "upper-end" .44 Mag ammo prefer jacketed bullets since many believe plated bullets won't handle the "heat" of a fast load and may come apart during firing. Please note, I do not have first-hand experience and that is why I am not speaking with authority. I also read that others use plated for all their loads...judging by the number of folks using jacketed bullets in "warm" loads, I'd venture a guess and say it's probably more universal to use jacketed bullets in "warmer"/hot loads. Some also report that Rainier bullets are not accurate enough for them. Many report they prefer the accuracy of lead/cast bullets. Me? I've used them (Rainiers) in my .45's and .44's and have never seen a problem. I also prefer the cleaner shooting with plated or jacketed bullets. I have also been using 240gr. Rainier HP's for my .44 Mag. loads. But I did just buy 1,000 Mag-Tech 240gr. SJHPs (semi-jacketed hollow points) to use as I warm up the mix a bit. The folks at Rose do have .44 Rainier bullets...the ones you mentioned. Check out their website to see if there's a "flavor" you would like to try. Yes, the 230gr RN I mention above are .45 ACP bullets. Good luck reloading...I'm a newbie too and always enjoy reading about loads and experiences. I hope to read about your reloading experiences. Bob __________________ "Onward thru the Fog"

February 24, 2005, 11:58 AM	#2
oufree Junior Member Join Date: September 24, 2004 Posts: 3	Thanks for the info....I got my 2K on the way!

February 24, 2005, 12:26 PM	#4
Dgremlin Member Join Date: November 25, 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 34	Are those .45 ACP? I just recently started reloading and I've been using Rainier JHP for my .44 mag. Is there any particular reason people don't care for them?