Need loading data for Rainier Hollowpoints

[analog_kidd]

So, I'm just getting into reloading. I went to the Knoxville gunshow this weekend and picked up some supplies. One of the items I bought was a box of Rainier Bullets. When I was at the table, the guy showed me the round target bullets he was selling me, but when I got home and opened the box, it was hollowpoints.

I looked on the rainier website to finds their reloading data and this is what it says:

Rainier Ballistics, mainframe

We, at Rainier Ballistics, recommend using lead bullet load data when loading our bullets. There is no need for adjustment when using lead bullet load data. Our bullets are jacketed using an electroplating process and are softer than traditionally jacketed bullets; hence the recommendation to use lead bullet load data. If you only have access to traditionally jacketed load data, we recommend reducing maximum charge by 10%. A roll or taper crimp may be used with our bullets; do not over crimp.

For some reason I don't think this applies to the hollowpoints. Their FMJ bullets are leadcore with .005" of brass electroplated over them, so they seem like they would be more like the lead bullet they recommend loading for. In my reloading book, there is a huge difference in load grains between FMJ and HP, so I'm concerned about improper loads.

I'm looking for some help from some of the more seasoned reloaders out there. The bullets are 115 gn, 9mm hollowpoint, and I'm using Alliant Unique powder. Can someone recommend the charge I need to use?

Thanks

[glockster157]

Try this website for Unique

Alliant Powder - Reloader's Guide

Try about 5.6 grains and work up

[dlm37015]

the rainier hollow point bullets are just the round nose or flat point bullets just ran through a die with a punch in it.they are made like a speer gold dot rainer calls it a restrike bullet as you bought them from me if you are not pleased with them for any reason please bring the unused bullets back for a full refund i was very busy this weekend and must have handed you the wrong box

[analog_kidd]

Try this website for Unique

Alliant Powder - Reloader's Guide

Try about 5.6 grains and work up

Perfect! That's just what I needed. Thanks.

the rainier hollow point bullets are just the round nose or flat point bullets just ran through a die with a punch in it.they are made like a speer gold dot rainer calls it a restrike bullet as you bought them from me if you are not pleased with them for any reason please bring the unused bullets back for a full refund i was very busy this weekend and must have handed you the wrong box

Thanks, that pretty much confirms Glockster157's link.

[DWARREN123]

I use low to mid range jacketed data for Rainier bullets no matter the style.

Has worked very well for me.