Need data for Power Pistol and Rainier 125 gr jacket fmj

Veker · #1 08-19-2015, 08:44 PM

I'm looking everywhere and can't find solid data for using Power Pistol and 125gr Rainier bullets for 38/357.
I'm really wanting loads for .357.
I have read that Rainier recommends using lead data because their jackets are soft.

Any suggestions? I have read a little bit of info that says 3.5-4gr would be a good start. But I need something I can trust. I'm not finding anything on Alliant's website.

Also, anyone know of a good book that has data for hodgdon titegroup and power pistol? Only books I own are for rifle loads

robertrwalsh · #2 08-19-2015, 10:23 PM

As far as I know Rainier bullets are PLATED, not JACKETED. There is a distinct difference. Try entering POWDER PISTOL POWDER LOADING DATA into any decent search engine and up the info will come.

shovelwrench · #3 08-19-2015, 10:27 PM

From Raniers website: "Rainier recommends using commercially published jacketed bullet load data when loading our bullets. There is no need for adjustment when using jacketed bullet load data. Our bullets are jacketed using an electroplating process and are softer than traditionally jacketed bullets. Be sure to use only load data that is published in a reputable reloading manual."

Check Alliant's website for Power Pistol data....

You can always reduce thier data by 10%