Rainier 200gr. SWC .45 loads?

AustinMike · May 17, 2005, 08:07 AM

I just ordered some Rainier 200gr. SWC .45's to try. I've shot their 230gr. RN for years and like them a lot, but wanted to give the clean hole punchers a try. Anybody got any loads to share? I want loads that are around 850fps for IPSC use. I've got Clays on hand and I can get HP-38 and Titegroup real cheap here.

HSMITH · May 17, 2005, 09:01 AM

Mike, I shoot a plain lead 200 SWC with 4.4 grains of Clays and it makes major. It is accurate and flat shooting for me. You might need a bit more powder but only a chrono is going to tell you for sure.

Old Shooter · May 18, 2005, 07:01 AM

I have to go with what is available so for IDPA I've been shooting 3.5gr of Bullseye under a 230gr LRN. I'm ordering a chronograph this week because I'm concerned about fps and I have no access to one.

It functions fine in the STI, Para, S&W 1911, CZ 97B and even for paractice in my carry gun - Bersa Ultra Compact .45. Recoil is much less then the 4.0gr I had been using.

impact · May 22, 2005, 11:36 AM

I've had hell trying to get Rainier 200gr SWC to work in any 45 autos. Even Sigs, Glocks and Ruger let alone my 1911s. I went with a lead bullet that looks just like the Rainier called Lone Star Bullet Co. It works great in all my 45s. I can run the 200gr LSB at around 850fps and not have any leading problems in my 1911s.

Now why the LSBs work and the Rainier give me problems I don't know? They look the same! I have run the Rainier 200gr and 230gr round nose without any problems.

May 17, 2005, 08:07 AM	#1
AustinMike Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 171	Rainier 200gr. SWC .45 loads? I just ordered some Rainier 200gr. SWC .45's to try. I've shot their 230gr. RN for years and like them a lot, but wanted to give the clean hole punchers a try. Anybody got any loads to share? I want loads that are around 850fps for IPSC use. I've got Clays on hand and I can get HP-38 and Titegroup real cheap here.

May 18, 2005, 07:01 AM	#3
Old Shooter Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2005 Location: Greenville/Anderson area of SC Posts: 281	I have to go with what is available so for IDPA I've been shooting 3.5gr of Bullseye under a 230gr LRN. I'm ordering a chronograph this week because I'm concerned about fps and I have no access to one. It functions fine in the STI, Para, S&W 1911, CZ 97B and even for paractice in my carry gun - Bersa Ultra Compact .45. Recoil is much less then the 4.0gr I had been using. __________________ My life is based on a true story .... Sometimes I wish I could sit back and watch the things I do.

May 17, 2005, 09:01 AM	#2
HSMITH Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2002 Posts: 2,019	Mike, I shoot a plain lead 200 SWC with 4.4 grains of Clays and it makes major. It is accurate and flat shooting for me. You might need a bit more powder but only a chrono is going to tell you for sure.

May 22, 2005, 11:36 AM	#4
impact Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2005 Location: the great state of Texas Posts: 854	I've had hell trying to get Rainier 200gr SWC to work in any 45 autos. Even Sigs, Glocks and Ruger let alone my 1911s. I went with a lead bullet that looks just like the Rainier called Lone Star Bullet Co. It works great in all my 45s. I can run the 200gr LSB at around 850fps and not have any leading problems in my 1911s. Now why the LSBs work and the Rainier give me problems I don't know? They look the same! I have run the Rainier 200gr and 230gr round nose without any problems.