my reloads burn dirty

[Pokinfun]

My 45 ACP reloads seem to burn dirtier than factory rounds. The spent bass seems to have a lot of soot on them.
I am using 4.5 grains of TiteGroup Powder.
Is burring dirty normal for TiteGroup or am I screwing up?
it does not seem to be as bad in my 9mm.
It is not that big of deal, considering I clean everything right after shooting.

 

[deerwhacker444]

Never used Titegroup, but I know some powders burn dirtier than others.

Unique is Horrible. However it cleans up easy and gives good results so I continue to use it.

 

[Buzzdraw]

TiteGroup burns relatively clean in mid and full power charges weights. You may not be running enough crimp. If you are taper crimping, which is preferred for semi-autos, you should be .469" on the tip edge of the case where it meets the bullet.

If you are running plain cast lead bullets with TiteGroup you will experience leading. TG burns pretty hot compared to some other powders and will burn the bullet base enough to create a nasty barrel. No problem with TG in jacketed or plated bullets.

 

[Mad Professor]

My 45 ACP reloads seem to burn dirtier than factory rounds. The spent bass seems to have a lot of soot on them.
I am using 4.5 grains of TiteGroup Powder.
Is burring dirty normal for TiteGroup or am I screwing up?
it does not seem to be as bad in my 9mm.
It is not that big of deal, considering I clean everything right after shooting.

What weight bullet?

I normally use 5.0 grains TG with a 230 jacketed grain bullet. Even going down to 4.6, I haven't noticed it being excessively dirty. I could see having issues with lighter bullets.

 

[Pokinfun]

What weight bullet?

I normally use 5.0 grains TG with a 230 jacketed grain bullet. Even going down to 4.6, I haven't noticed it being excessively dirty. I could see having issues with lighter bullets.

230 FMJ
I am wondering if my crimp is not tight.

 

[Fyrtwuck]

Nature of the beast. Clean, reload, shoot, clean, reload and repeat.

 

[dennishoddy]

Nature of the beast. Clean, reload, shoot, clean, reload and repeat.

Yep, pretty much. ^^^^ Especially if you're shooting reduced power loads. I've seen some of the guys in pistol matches look like they are shooting black powder when shooting minor power factor loads.

 

[Mad Professor]

230 FMJ
I am wondering if my crimp is not tight.

I'd bump the load a couple of tenths to 4.7 before I would tighten the crimp.

 

[Pokinfun]

I'd bump the load a couple of tenths to 4.7 before I would tighten the crimp.

I was thinking about the same thing.
Funny part is I have about 700 loaded rounds. I may have a really fun day at the range.

 

[rc508pir]

I was thinking about the same thing.
Funny part is I have about 700 loaded rounds. I may have a really fun day at the range.

Unfortunately that incudes happy time at home cleaning