Need help selecting 45 ACP bullet
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Need help selecting 45 ACP bullet
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?).
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?).
Hammbone- Posts : 45
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Re: Need help selecting 45 ACP bullet
The Zero 185 gr. lead swc hollow point are a go to choice for many. I’ve shot thousands.
Kurt
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kjanracing- Posts : 410
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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.
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.
AHI- Posts : 38
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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.
Any recommended powders? On hand I have HP38, Bullseye, N320, N340, HS6, Power Pistol, Clay's, Universal.
Hammbone- Posts : 45
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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.
Len
Len
LenV- Posts : 4776
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Also Magnus bullets are excellent and they support our forum. Tell them your a new member here.
james r chapman- Admin
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3.8 to 4.2 Bullseye
4.o clays( found this to be inconsistent )
4.o clays( found this to be inconsistent )
AHI- Posts : 38
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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.
troystaten- Posts : 825
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# 801 in their line up.troystaten wrote: I have also shot magnus 185 grain swc (the little short ones) and they work well too.
Aprilian- Posts : 987
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Thanks for the tip...Aprilian wrote:# 801 in their line up.troystaten wrote: I have also shot magnus 185 grain swc (the little short ones) and they work well too.
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.
Hammbone- Posts : 45
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Now, the quest for deals on brass...
Hammbone- Posts : 45
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For brass you just can't hardly beat Starline.
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LenV- Posts : 4776
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Wow. Yep, I'd say that works pretty well.
Hammbone- Posts : 45
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I'm not seeing a LSWCHP on Magnus's website. Is this something they have that they don't advertise?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.
Hammbone- Posts : 45
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Believe it’s either #811 or #814
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james r chapman- Admin
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Hammbone wrote:I'm not seeing a LSWCHP on Magnus's website. Is this something they have that they don't advertise?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.
They are there, but you have to look under swaged lead.
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