WHere can I find recipes for Remington bullets

btefft · April 27, 2008, 09:33 PM

Where can I find recipes for Remington bullets?

I use Hornady bullets, Sierra bullets, and Nosler bullets - each has a loading manual for their bullets.

But I can't find a manual for Remington bullets. I don't feel comfortable using another bullet's recipe, just because it looks like the Remington I'm wanting to reload.

crowbeaner · April 27, 2008, 09:54 PM

It used to be that DuPont/IMR data used to use RP bullets, but newer booklets use just about anything. If you get some of the older booklets, you'll find data for some but not all RP bullets. What particular caliber/bullet are you looking for? There is a wealth of knowledgeable handloaders here on TFL that may be able to help if we know what you have to work with.

cdrt · April 28, 2008, 07:44 AM

Should not be a problem using loading data for a similar bullet (same profile). You might want to start with the minimum load and work your way up, but I've interchanged the data for Hornadys 154 grain 7mm bullet with Remington's 150 grain Core-Lokt in my .280 with no problems at all. Both, in fact, shoot to the same point of impact and give me the same group; under 3/4" at 100 yards.

WCW · April 28, 2008, 10:53 AM

I’ve been buying and shooting bulk Remington bullets for many many years, and haven’t once ever seen any specific loading data for them. I just use data from other manufacturers and work up. I have never had a problem, and I actually like those bulk Remington core-lokt bullets. They easily shoot as accurately as any comparable bullets I’ve ever used, and they are also fine game-getters for hunting as well.

arizona hunter · April 28, 2008, 04:16 PM

I practice with the Rem 180 Corelokt, and the shape/BC etc. were very similar to the Speer Grand Slam so I just used that info from the Speer #13 book; Had a similar experience with the 80 gr. in a 243 also.

wncchester · April 28, 2008, 04:31 PM

Remington's bullets are not unique in any special way. Data for all bullets is safe IF we actually develop our loads with them, same as any other.

Ruger4570 · April 28, 2008, 10:36 PM

I have been mixing and matching bullets and loads for going on 45 years now. I am still around and never had a problem. Of course, going for the "ultimate" velocity would mean some careful load development.

rg1 · April 29, 2008, 05:22 AM

For anybody who wants an example of the older IMR Handloaders Guide showing loads for some RP bullets and others using IMR powders:

http://www.imrpowder.com/pdf_reload.html

It's in PDF and is downloadable and printable. Rifle and pistol are about 11 pages each. Shotgun data too. Notice they say reduce 10% and work up. Good info and free.

jlchucker · April 29, 2008, 07:54 AM

Have you checked out "Cartridges of the World"? I have an older copy that has all kinds of Remington data in it. I expect that a newer copy would have the same thing, only with more data for calibers that have come along in the last 5 or 10 years.

BerettaFox · April 29, 2008, 09:31 AM

in my lyman 48th edition it doesn't have the "115 gr. FMJ", is it ok to load them like you would load a 115 gr. Jacketed HP?

MrApathy · April 30, 2008, 12:19 PM

not usually. FMJ need a longer OAL.

April 27, 2008, 09:54 PM	#2
crowbeaner Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2007 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,943	It used to be that DuPont/IMR data used to use RP bullets, but newer booklets use just about anything. If you get some of the older booklets, you'll find data for some but not all RP bullets. What particular caliber/bullet are you looking for? There is a wealth of knowledgeable handloaders here on TFL that may be able to help if we know what you have to work with. __________________ If you want your children to follow in your footsteps, be careful where you walk. Beware the man that only owns one gun; he probably knows how to use it. I just hope my ship comes in before my dock rots.

April 28, 2008, 07:44 AM	#3
cdrt Senior Member Join Date: June 7, 2007 Location: The Lone Star State Posts: 255	Should not be a problem using loading data for a similar bullet (same profile). You might want to start with the minimum load and work your way up, but I've interchanged the data for Hornadys 154 grain 7mm bullet with Remington's 150 grain Core-Lokt in my .280 with no problems at all. Both, in fact, shoot to the same point of impact and give me the same group; under 3/4" at 100 yards. __________________ Navy Vet, SWIFT Boat OIC, Distinguished Pistol Shot #1399 USS JOHN S. MCCAIN (DDG-36)

April 30, 2008, 12:19 PM	#11
MrApathy Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2004 Posts: 529	not usually. FMJ need a longer OAL. __________________ Divided and conquered, Gripped by fear Wishful thinking that it can't happen here It's well underways but nobody knows A repeat of history, That's how it goes

April 27, 2008, 09:33 PM	#1
btefft Senior Member Join Date: March 7, 2008 Posts: 181	WHere can I find recipes for Remington bullets Where can I find recipes for Remington bullets? I use Hornady bullets, Sierra bullets, and Nosler bullets - each has a loading manual for their bullets. But I can't find a manual for Remington bullets. I don't feel comfortable using another bullet's recipe, just because it looks like the Remington I'm wanting to reload.

April 28, 2008, 10:53 AM	#4
WCW Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2007 Posts: 132	I’ve been buying and shooting bulk Remington bullets for many many years, and haven’t once ever seen any specific loading data for them. I just use data from other manufacturers and work up. I have never had a problem, and I actually like those bulk Remington core-lokt bullets. They easily shoot as accurately as any comparable bullets I’ve ever used, and they are also fine game-getters for hunting as well.

April 28, 2008, 04:16 PM	#5
arizona hunter Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 2005 Location: phoenix, AZ Posts: 212	I practice with the Rem 180 Corelokt, and the shape/BC etc. were very similar to the Speer Grand Slam so I just used that info from the Speer #13 book; Had a similar experience with the 80 gr. in a 243 also.

April 28, 2008, 04:31 PM	#6
wncchester Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2002 Posts: 2,832	Remington's bullets are not unique in any special way. Data for all bullets is safe IF we actually develop our loads with them, same as any other.

April 28, 2008, 10:36 PM	#7
Ruger4570 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2005 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 2,136	I have been mixing and matching bullets and loads for going on 45 years now. I am still around and never had a problem. Of course, going for the "ultimate" velocity would mean some careful load development.

April 29, 2008, 05:22 AM	#8
rg1 Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2001 Posts: 1,125	For anybody who wants an example of the older IMR Handloaders Guide showing loads for some RP bullets and others using IMR powders: http://www.imrpowder.com/pdf_reload.html It's in PDF and is downloadable and printable. Rifle and pistol are about 11 pages each. Shotgun data too. Notice they say reduce 10% and work up. Good info and free.

April 29, 2008, 07:54 AM	#9
jlchucker Member Join Date: February 21, 2008 Location: Northern Vermont Posts: 43	Have you checked out "Cartridges of the World"? I have an older copy that has all kinds of Remington data in it. I expect that a newer copy would have the same thing, only with more data for calibers that have come along in the last 5 or 10 years.

April 29, 2008, 09:31 AM	#10
BerettaFox Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 144	in my lyman 48th edition it doesn't have the "115 gr. FMJ", is it ok to load them like you would load a 115 gr. Jacketed HP?