Author Topic: Powder for reloads 1911 5" (Read 2650 times)

kyote · « **Reply #30 on:** May 02, 2006, 01:14:09 PM »

All the powders are good,some say they have draw backs.(dirty powder)some you have to put a little more in then others.some a little less.I have been using bullseye and 230gr FMJs for a long time.works fine and only use a little bit of powder to duplicate the Gov. load.I have used other powders over the years and they have all worked well.what you get a deal on is the best powder.as long as it comes from a fresh unopened can.if your pistol gets dirty from firing.it will clean up well.and you will find you spent more attention to detail when cleaning a dirtier pistol.when yer done.ya know ya did a fine job on cleaning her.as far as the AA powder line.it's good stuff.....safe shooting to you..

S.B. · « **Reply #31 on:** May 04, 2006, 12:05:25 AM »

I use a load of 5.9 grains of Win. 231 under a H&G #68 bullet weighting 200 grains and make major caliber in action matches.

jpuke · « **Reply #32 on:** May 04, 2006, 02:30:56 AM »

I started using Longshot about 18 months ago, 875 fps with 230gr cast, much cleaner than Unique. I'll stick with this combination for a while - it also makes great 12 ga. pheasant loads.

ihuntbucks · « **Reply #33 on:** May 05, 2006, 05:04:33 AM »

On .45 acp,I use Hodgdon HP-38 w/185g jhp's(5.7g)......Rick

j two dogs · « **Reply #34 on:** May 12, 2006, 04:08:13 AM »

Tried others 231, hp 38, all were dirty. using max load of Titegrop and a hornady 230 hp averag 1.5 inch groups at 25 yds of s. bags with my M.C. operator. Nice and clean.