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Post by Hammbone Tue Jan 15, 2019 10:28 pm

I've been reloading 9mm and .38spl for a while now.  I've qualified Sharpshooter Bar9 in the NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program for Conventional Bullseye Pistol.  I recently moved and joined a club that hosts a few bullseye matches.  I would like to participate, so I just purchased a 1911 in 45ACP (Springfield Ranger Officer).  I'm now in the mode of researching and purchasing components, dies, etc.
I've had really good luck with 135gr X-Treme bullets for my 9mm. I've had good luck with Missouri bullets 158gr SWC for my .38spl with the Hi-Tek coating.
I've read the sticky on pet loads multiple times over.  It looks like Zero and Nosler 185gr JHP's are great, but I don't know if I want/need to spend that kind of cash just yet.  

Between X-Treme and Missouri, is there a bullet that really stands out as the hands-down go-to bullet? (They seem to be in my price range). 185gr? 200gr? RN? Button? SWC? Flat Base? Beveled base? 

There's also Berry's, but I didn't have luck with them in 9mm so I've kind of written them off (may I shouldn't?).

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Post by kjanracing Tue Jan 15, 2019 10:42 pm

The Zero 185 gr. lead swc hollow point are a go to choice for many. I’ve shot thousands.
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Post by AHI Tue Jan 15, 2019 10:48 pm

185 SWC bulls eye bullet your best option on your list.(missouri)
shoot that for a while then look at zero 185 swedged (i use this at 50 yards only)
i cast my own 160swc and 180swc for 25 yards and in(50 foot)
in other sports i use Hi tek coated but not Bulls eye.

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Post by Hammbone Tue Jan 15, 2019 11:17 pm

Excellent feedback! Thanks guys. I'll deviate from my list and get some Zero lead swc.
Any recommended powders? On hand I have HP38, Bullseye, N320, N340, HS6, Power Pistol, Clay's, Universal.

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Post by LenV Wed Jan 16, 2019 12:22 am

Bullseye. Depending on your recoil and mainspring somewhere between 3.6 and 4.6 gr. It depends on what works best in your pistol. I use 4.2 with the 200gr and the 185's. Might not be the best for you but it is a good place to start.

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Post by james r chapman Wed Jan 16, 2019 5:31 am

Also Magnus bullets are excellent and they support our forum. Tell them your a new member here.
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Post by AHI Wed Jan 16, 2019 8:31 am

3.8 to 4.2 Bullseye 
4.o clays( found this to be inconsistent  )

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Post by troystaten Wed Jan 16, 2019 2:35 pm

In my wad gun I like Bayou bullets 185 grain swc.  They are more than accurate enough for the 25 yard line (I don't get to shoot at 50 yards that often).  I have used 3.7 grains of bulleye and 4.7 grains of 231. I crimp them at .464-.465.  As often said your results may vary and every gun is different.  I have also shot magnus 185 grain swc (the little short ones) and they work well too.

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Post by Aprilian Wed Jan 16, 2019 4:57 pm

troystaten wrote: I have also shot magnus 185 grain swc (the little short ones) and they work well too.
# 801 in their line up.
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Post by Hammbone Wed Jan 16, 2019 6:29 pm

Aprilian wrote:
troystaten wrote: I have also shot magnus 185 grain swc (the little short ones) and they work well too.
# 801 in their line up.
Thanks for the tip...

Also - I love the quote in the signature. Which is why I'm asking for help on a load so I can spend time on fundamentals and not trying to re-invent the wheel with load development.

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Post by Hammbone Wed Jan 16, 2019 6:29 pm

Now, the quest for deals on brass...

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Post by Allen Barnett Wed Jan 16, 2019 7:26 pm

For brass you just can't hardly beat Starline.

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Post by LenV Wed Jan 16, 2019 7:34 pm

Range Officer, 45 acp, Bullseye powder, 185gr LSWC. Yep, that works. Very Happy  

T&B   185 gr L-SWC

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Magnus  185gr LSWCHP with lighter load. Not much difference to chose from. I suppose I could have cranked it left a couple of clicks.

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Post by Hammbone Thu Jan 17, 2019 7:27 am

Wow. Yep, I'd say that works pretty well.

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Post by Hammbone Thu Jan 17, 2019 8:12 am

LenV wrote:
Magnus  185gr LSWCHP with lighter load. Not much difference to chose from. I suppose I could have cranked it left a couple of clicks.
I'm not seeing a LSWCHP on Magnus's website. Is this something they have that they don't advertise?

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Post by james r chapman Thu Jan 17, 2019 8:15 am

Believe it’s either #811 or #814
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Post by james r chapman Thu Jan 17, 2019 8:20 am

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Post by willnewton Thu Jan 17, 2019 9:24 am

Hammbone wrote:
LenV wrote:
Magnus  185gr LSWCHP with lighter load. Not much difference to chose from. I suppose I could have cranked it left a couple of clicks.
I'm not seeing a LSWCHP on Magnus's website. Is this something they have that they don't advertise?

They are there, but you have to look under swaged lead.
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