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Originally Posted by CJP1
Can I load the Rainier 135gr plated bullets over 7grs of Unique without burning away the plating and leading my barrel?
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The Rainiers are rated to 1250fps. Sierra's Reloading Manual v5.6 shows a 135gr JHP & 6.9gr/Unique at 1150fps from a 5" bbl. (7.7gr=1250fps)
Show be okay but as always, when in doubt, work up the load & look for problems.
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