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Offline Dusty Miller

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« on: December 23, 2004, 09:36:25 AM »
Does anybody here have any experience with the 230 gr. Rainier JHP?  I'd like to know how it feeds.
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« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2005, 11:58:38 AM »
Dusty,  I've shot a ton of their cast stuff, but didn't realize the made jacketed.
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« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2005, 12:04:20 PM »
Rainier bullets are not actually jacketed. They are plated. But they should work fine for 45acp velocities.   KN
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« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2005, 04:47:04 PM »
I don't have a 45 but shoot alot of rainier in 9mm. It loads, feeds, and shoots great.
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« Reply #4 on: January 12, 2005, 03:29:08 AM »
I thought I might try them with some of the new "green" lead-free primers for use in indoor ranges. One range I shoot at has good ventilation so it's not a problem. The other one has poor ventilation.  Instead of using the lead-free components I now wear a filter mask to shoot indoors. Not a comfort mask or a dust mask, but one with cannister filters. This works great and I do it because I've been shooting indoors a lot this winter. Filter masks like this are worthwhile for anyone who works with paints, chemicals, or insulations around the home. They cost about $30 and fit great, and they last a long time. They do not interfere with shooting.
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« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2005, 03:30:50 AM »
I thought I might try them with some of the new "green" lead-free primers for use in indoor ranges. One range I shoot at has good ventilation so it's not a problem. The other one has poor ventilation.  Instead of using the lead-free components I now wear a filter mask to shoot indoors. Not a comfort mask or a dust mask, but one with cannister filters. This works great and I do it because I've been shooting indoors a lot this winter. Filter masks like this are worthwhile for anyone who works with paints, chemicals, or insulations around the home. They cost about $30 and fit great, and they last a long time. They do not interfere with shooting.
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« Reply #6 on: January 12, 2005, 09:06:29 AM »
I use them in 45ACP for target loads and have not had any problems at all. I have not had a failure with the 45's in either a Ruger P97 or in my Springfield Champion.
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« Reply #7 on: January 15, 2005, 07:38:30 AM »
Hi all.  Just found the forum today....seems pretty cool.

I have found Ranier bullets to be adequate for practice at close ranges, but for accuracy at 25+ yards, they are virtually useless.    I still buy them to reload by the 2-5K deals, but for "real" shooting (competition etc.) I have switched to Remington Golden Sabers in both 9mm and 45ACP.

And thanks so much for the SpellCheck feature!  Unique on forums and very cool.
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