Smokey powder

[cjclemens]

I just loaded up a test batch of .45 ACP with 230gr cast bullets and Win 231 powder.  Overall, the load performs pretty well.  I'ts accurate, and functions flawlessly in my 1911, but it produces a lot of smoke.  Is there something I can do to reduce the smoke?  Is it just the powder or does it have something to do with the cast bullets?

[rbwillnj]

The smoke probably comes mostly from the bullet lube on the cast bullets.  Some lubes may smoke less than others.  I use a hard wax lube from Magma Engineering, and it doesn't seem to smoke much, but maybe I'm just used to it.