40 S&W load data

[spblademaker]

I've having a time getting load data for 165 gr Rainier plated HP. I'm using Unique and Bullseye for my 9mm & 45ACP. Does anyone have suggestions?

[Xringshooter]

Lymans#48 shows loads for a 165 gr. TMJ so they should work ok, might want to start at the lower loads first to see what they do.

Unique: starting load 5.4 grs. max load 6.0 grs

Bullseye: starting, 4.8 grs. max 5.4 grs

Power Pistol: starting 6.3 grs. max 7.0 grs

There are others also.

[spblademaker]

I'm maxing at 6.4 gr with a 1.125 oal in Unique. Thanks, I'll check out the Lyman book.

[WVBob]

The Rainier web page tells you to use the same load as a lead bullet. The plating is very thin. I use the max load in the Lyman book and have not had any trouble.

[spblademaker]

I will have to add one to my library. Thanks for the input.

[Karys]

I'm loading 180 grain Rainiers in front of 5.0 grains of Unique with an OAL of 1.130". This is a minimum load and barely duplicates factory velocity.

Just go with a lead load and you'll be fine.

[biddy]

winchester 231 powder 4.8 gr to 5.3 with winchester 165gr tc bullets