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<blockquote data-quote="D. Hargrove" data-source="post: 3045004" data-attributes="member: 41761"><p>Here is my cheat sheet for 200gr .45 ACP loads. There are a few round nose recipes in here. Good gouge for sure.</p><p></p><p><strong>45 ACP, 200 gr</strong></p><p><strong>Bullet</strong> <strong>Powder Weight</strong> <strong>Powder</strong> <strong>Velocity</strong> <strong>OAL</strong> <strong>Primer</strong> <strong>Source</strong></p><p></p><p>LSWC 7.7 gr AA #5 Unknown 1.270" Win LP guest</p><p>Nice 1.25 inch 5 shot groups from my Kimber Gold Match II. (non rested). I’d love to see what this load would do from a Ransom rest.</p><p></p><p></p><p>LSWC-HP 4.7 gr AA#2 850 fps 1.250" Win LP guest</p><p>Bullet is from Precisionbullets.com. This loads is used for all types of recreation shooting. Very accurate and clean burning.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=3672" target="_blank">azizavfr</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=azizavfr" target="_blank">See all of azizavfr's loads</a> </p><p>FMJ 8.8 gr AA#5 983 fps 1.250" Fed LP guest</p><p>Rainer 200 gr plated SWC. 36 ES, 13 SD.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=3319" target="_blank">troyslab</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=troyslab" target="_blank">See all of troyslab's loads</a> </p><p>LSWC 8.7 gr accurate no 5 1,025 fps 1.275" CCI LP guest</p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=3193" target="_blank">rjeanne101</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=rjeanne101" target="_blank">See all of rjeanne101's loads</a> </p><p>LRN 4.0 gr as30n Unknown Win LP guest</p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p>LSWC 4.0 gr B’eye Unknown Win LP guest</p><p>Velocity 216 m/s OAL: 30.8 mm Best Target Load (1"/25m)but very dirty</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=4508" target="_blank">polkaehn</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=polkaehn" target="_blank">See all of polkaehn's loads</a> </p><p>JHP 10.6 gr Blue Dot 1,000 fps 1.175" Fed 150 Alliant</p><p>Suggested starting load: 9.5 gr</p><p>Pressure: 19,500 </p><p></p><p>LSWC 4.2 gr Bulleye Unknown CCI SP guest</p><p>Good load for bulleye. Some what of a wimp load for IPSC (Minor) but will hit any "A" target.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=5285" target="_blank">www.jimdun</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=www.jimdun" target="_blank">See all of www.jimdun's loads</a> </p><p>LSW 4.0 gr Bullseye 790 fps 1.19" Fed 150 Alliant</p><p>Suggested starting load: 3.6 gr</p><p>Pressure: 9,800 </p><p></p><p>JHP 6.0 gr Bullseye 960 fps 1.175" Fed 150 Alliant</p><p>Suggested starting load: 5.4 gr</p><p>Pressure: 19,400 </p><p></p><p>LSWC 3.5 gr bullseye Unknown 1.80" cci guest</p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p>L.S.W.C 3.9 gr BULLSEYE Unknown 1.25" WINCHESTER guest</p><p>GOT VERY GOOD RESULTS FROM THIS LOAD JUST FOR FUN I SHOT AT THE 100 YARD RANGE COULD NOT BELIVE MY EYES WAS VERY CLOSE TO BEING ON TARGET</p><p></p><p></p><p>semi wad 3.8 gr bullseye Unknown 1.260" winchester guest</p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=2637" target="_blank">transam</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=transam" target="_blank">See all of transam's loads</a> </p><p>LSWC 3.7 gr Bullseye Unknown 1.245" Win LP guest</p><p>Good light recoil load with Springfield 1911 with 11# recoil spring and frame mount scope. Less then 1" groups at 25 yds.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=3313" target="_blank">smokinjava</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=smokinjava" target="_blank">See all of smokinjava's loads</a> </p><p>LSWC 4.5 gr Bullseye 837 fps 1.25" Fed LPM guest</p><p>Laser Cast bullets. Very accurate load for the 1911, used for competition load. Feeds very reliably in my Kimber.</p><p></p><p></p><p>LSWC 4.9 gr bullseye 950 fps 1.260" Fed LP guest</p><p>have been using this load for 20 years,the bullet type is an h&g type swc.very accurate and always functions in the newer 1911s</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=3493" target="_blank">ddaurizi</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=ddaurizi" target="_blank">See all of ddaurizi's loads</a> </p><p>LSWC 4.9 gr bullseye 900 fps Fed LP guest</p><p>most accurate load for 45acp ever had</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=4581" target="_blank">ddaurizi</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=ddaurizi" target="_blank">See all of ddaurizi's loads</a> </p><p>LSWC 4.9 gr bullseye 950 fps 1.260" Fed SP guest</p><p>HAVE BEEN USING THIS LOAD FOR 20 YEARS,VERY ACCURATE,RELIABLE FEEDING WITH THIS H&G TYPE BULLETT. ONLY DOWN SIDE IS DIRTY AFTER 25 ROUNDS.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=4670" target="_blank">ddaurizi</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=ddaurizi" target="_blank">See all of ddaurizi's loads</a> </p><p>LSWC 5.0 gr Bullseye 834 fps 1.255" Win LP guest</p><p>Use taper crimp!</p><p></p><p></p><p>LSWC 4.0 gr Bullseye Unknown Win LP guest</p><p>Minimal recoil, accurate.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=5275" target="_blank">guitar599</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=guitar599" target="_blank">See all of guitar599's loads</a> </p><p>LSWC 4.6 gr bullseye Unknown 1.245" Fed LPM guest</p><p>hi, does anybody know the velocity of this load? very accurate on my colt 5" goldcup.thanks</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=5684" target="_blank">twinsrv2006</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=twinsrv2006" target="_blank">See all of twinsrv2006's loads</a> </p><p>JHP 4.3 gr CLAYS 785 fps 1.155" Fed 150 Hodgdon</p><p>Suggested starting load: 3.9 gr</p><p>Pressure: 17,700 CUP</p><p></p><p>LSWC 3.2 gr CLAYS 600 fps 1.185" Win LP guest</p><p>Accurate load, very mild recoil. Used 12 lb. recoil spring in Springfield 1911A1. My new load for steel plates.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=2681" target="_blank">nichold</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=nichold" target="_blank">See all of nichold's loads</a> </p><p>LSWC 3.8 gr clays Unknown Win LP guest</p><p>Lyman 452460 200gn cast</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=3003" target="_blank">SF4570</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=SF4570" target="_blank">See all of SF4570's loads</a> </p><p>LSWC 3.6 gr Clays Unknown Fed LP guest</p><p>this load is used for shooting bullseye</p><p></p><p></p><p>LSWC 4.0 gr Clays 838 fps 1.250" Win LP guest</p><p>Great IDPA load 168PF. 200gr laser-cast bullet. Accurate,clean.</p><p></p><p></p><p>TMJ 4.3 gr Clays Unknown 1.265" Fed LP guest</p><p>5-shot, 25 YD, groups from bench (no rest) using Springfield 1911 measure 1.113" center-to-center. Did not perform well in other 1911s tested, however. Chronograph unavialable. Clean. Bullet is Rainier 200gr. RN. Suggest recoil spring of no greater than 15# for this load.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=4942" target="_blank">writerwithgun</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=writerwithgun" target="_blank">See all of writerwithgun's loads</a> </p><p>LSW 4.3 gr Green Dot 805 fps 1.19" Fed 150 Alliant</p><p>Suggested starting load: 3.9 gr</p><p>Pressure: 9,900 </p><p></p><p>JHP 5.9 gr Green Dot 915 fps 1.175" Fed 150 Alliant</p><p>Suggested starting load: 5.3 gr</p><p>Pressure: 18,900 </p><p></p><p>JHP 7.7 gr Herco 955 fps 1.175" Fed 150 Alliant</p><p>Suggested starting load: 6.9 gr</p><p>Pressure: 19,300 </p><p></p><p>LSWC 5.0 gr HiSkor 700X Unknown na" Win LP guest</p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p>LSWC 5.5 gr HiSkor 700X 930 fps 1.17" Win LP guest</p><p>Start at 4.5gr. and work your way up to 5.5gr.,this is a very hot load .Iload at 5.0 consistently and have had no problems in my Ruger KP97DC or Springfield V-16 Longslide.</p><p></p><p></p><p>LSWC 5.0 gr HiSkor 700X 900 fps 1.17" Win LP guest</p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p>LSWC 4.4 gr HiSkor700X 775 fps 1.17" Win LP guest</p><p>Very nice target load ,no problem with cycling in a ruger kp97dc</p><p></p><p></p><p>LSWC 6.4 gr HiSkor800X 775 fps 1.17" Win LP guest</p><p>An absolutely beautiful target load,fairly mild recoil</p><p></p><p></p><p>LSWC 7.9 gr HiSkor800X 950 fps 1.17" Win LP guest</p><p>If you own a Springfield V-16 Longslide or a V12 Springfield try this load.</p><p></p><p></p><p>LSWC 6.4 gr HiSkor800X 775 fps 1.17" Win LP guest</p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p>LSWC 7.9 gr HiSkor800X 950 fps Win LP guest</p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p>LSWC 4.4 gr Hodgdon Clays 880 fps 1.25" Win LP guest</p><p>Loaded with Semi wad cutter bullets, H&G #68 type by redline ballsitics. This is a very soft recoiling load ideal for IPSC/USPSA major power class. Burns clean. Makes major 177 PF. One of the best loads I use for the .45 Auto. Used in ramped barrel Para Ordnance P14.45 with heavy Bull barrel.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=4340" target="_blank">mikedeguzman</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=mikedeguzman" target="_blank">See all of mikedeguzman's loads</a> </p><p>LSWC 4.9 gr Hodgdon Universal Unknown 1.250" Win LP guest</p><p>Light, mid-range target load tested in a Springfield Armory WW-II G.I. model, and a West German SIG-SAUER P220A</p><p></p><p></p><p>LSWC 5.0 gr HODGDON UNIVERSAL Unknown 1.195" CCI LP guest</p><p>NICE LIGHT LOAD. DROPS THE SHELLS PRACTICALLY AT YOUR FEET. DIDN’T CYCLE THAT WELL OUT OF NEW(NOT BROKEN IN)GUN,TOO LIGHT</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=5355" target="_blank">MRJOSHUA</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=MRJOSHUA" target="_blank">See all of MRJOSHUA's loads</a> </p><p>JHP 5.9 gr HP38 906 fps 1.155" Fed 150 Hodgdon</p><p>Suggested starting load: 5.3 gr</p><p>Pressure: 16,700 CUP</p><p></p><p>JHP 10.0 gr HS6 1,050 fps 1" WLP guest</p><p>Pretty much duplicates the Corbon 200gr 45 load using the Speer "flying ashtray" bullet.</p><p></p><p></p><p>TMJ 12.0 gr HS6 1,200 fps 1.2" WLP guest</p><p>Very hot load, great for bowling pin shooting.</p><p></p><p></p><p>JHP 9.0 gr HS6 948 fps 1.155" Fed 150 Hodgdon</p><p>Suggested starting load: 8.1 gr</p><p>Pressure: 16,400 CUP</p><p></p><p>LSWC 5.0 gr IMR HiSkor 700 X Unknown LP guest</p><p>This load is based on a Berrys Preferred Plated SWC. It is a very clean burning and accurate load primed by a Rem LP primer. Use a heavy crimp with a Lee Carbide Factory Crimp Die. 5.5grs. is MAXIMUM, I load repeatedly at 5.0grs. with no problems in my Springfield or Ruger.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=4074" target="_blank">Wimilkman</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=Wimilkman" target="_blank">See all of Wimilkman's loads</a> </p><p>LSWC 7.0 gr IMR SR 4756 765 fps 1.17" Win LP guest</p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p>LSWC 8.2 gr IMR SR 4756 930 fps 1.17" Win LP guest</p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p>LSWC 6.5 gr IMR SR 7625 900 fps 1.17" Win LP guest</p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p>LSWC 5.6 gr IMR SR 7625 770 fps 1.17" Win LP guest</p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p>LSWC 5.9 gr IMR-PB 885 fps 1.17" Win LP guest</p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p>LSWC 4.8 gr N320 Unknown 1.258" Fed LPM guest</p><p>In my D.Wesson Pointman 7 this load shoots about 1" 5 shot groups at 25 yds. It is the most accurate load i can find for .45ACP. Also shoots about the same with sierra 185 and 200 match bullets.With the 185 use 5.8 gr</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=6074" target="_blank">gglunt</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=gglunt" target="_blank">See all of gglunt's loads</a> </p><p>LRN 5.8 gr No. 2 939 fps 1.19" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate</p><p>Suggested starting load: 5.2 gr</p><p></p><p></p><p>JHP 6.5 gr No. 2 963 fps 1.225" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate</p><p>Suggested starting load: 5.9 gr</p><p></p><p></p><p>LRN 8.7 gr No. 5 1,025 fps 1.19" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate</p><p>Suggested starting load: 7.8 gr</p><p></p><p></p><p>JHP 9.7 gr No. 5 1,050 fps 1.225" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate</p><p>Suggested starting load: 8.7 gr</p><p></p><p></p><p>LSWC 5.1 gr PB 770 fps 1.17" Win LP guest</p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p>JHP 7.4 gr Power Pistol 965 fps 1.175" Fed 150 Alliant</p><p>Suggested starting load: 6.7 gr</p><p>Pressure: 19,900 </p><p></p><p>FMJ 7.2 gr POWER PISTOL 935 fps 1.250" CCI LP guest</p><p>Rainer 200gr plated SWC. 35 ES, 11 SD.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=3318" target="_blank">troyslab</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=troyslab" target="_blank">See all of troyslab's loads</a> </p><p>LSW 4.0 gr Red Dot 805 fps 1.19" Fed 150 Alliant</p><p>Suggested starting load: 3.6 gr</p><p>Pressure: 9,400 </p><p></p><p>JHP 5.2 gr Red Dot 890 fps 1.175" Fed 150 Alliant</p><p>Suggested starting load: 4.7 gr</p><p>Pressure: 19,200 </p><p></p><p>LSWC 4.0 gr Red Dot Unknown CCI LP guest</p><p>I have shot for 10 years and just stumbled on this load, unbelievable one hole 10 shot groups from 25yd. bench. Springfield Target 1911A-1</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=5896" target="_blank">buckethd</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=buckethd" target="_blank">See all of buckethd's loads</a> </p><p>LRN 5.3 gr S1000 952 fps 1.19" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate</p><p>Suggested starting load: 4.8 gr</p><p></p><p></p><p>JHP 5.8 gr S1000 914 fps 1.225" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate</p><p>Suggested starting load: 5.2 gr</p><p></p><p></p><p>JHP 5.2 gr TiteGroup 884 fps 1.155" Fed 150 Hodgdon</p><p>Suggested starting load: 4.7 gr</p><p>Pressure: 16,900 CUP</p><p></p><p>LSWC 4.2 gr Titegroup Unknown 1.245" Win LP guest</p><p>Good light recoil load and accurate at 50 yds.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=3314" target="_blank">smokinjava</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=smokinjava" target="_blank">See all of smokinjava's loads</a> </p><p>TMJ 4.3 gr Titegroup 770 fps Win SP guest</p><p>Chron. through a full size 1911. Nice shooting, low recoil, does NOT make major for IPSC</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=4643" target="_blank">sven126</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=sven126" target="_blank">See all of sven126's loads</a> </p><p>JSP 5.0 gr TiteGroup 850 fps 1.115" CCI LP guest</p><p>Sierra Match bullet. Slightly under recommended max load. More accurate than me, and very smooth feeling.</p><p></p><p></p><p>TMJ 5.0 gr TiteGroup Unknown 1.250" Win LPM guest</p><p>Rainier TCJ-FP</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=5987" target="_blank">beburkhalter</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=beburkhalter" target="_blank">See all of beburkhalter's loads</a> </p><p>JHP 3.6 gr Trail Boss 715 fps 1.205" Win LPM guest</p><p>This is a low-recoil, low velocity round. It averaged 705 to 710 fps. I have fired 100s of rounds on the indoor Combat range at St. Joseph (Missouri) Total Range using both Rainier’s jacketed flatnose and hollowpoint 200-grain bullet. 3.5grains resulted in 100% function in my Glock 30, but the empties seemed to fall between me and the pistol. With 3.6 grains, ejection was adequately forceful. As for the primers, the only large pistol primers at my dealer’s were the Winchester Magnum Large Pistol primers and that is what I worked the load up with. I have found that I need to keep the firing pin clean as well as the slide where the firing pin rides and where it penetrates to the primer. Negelect here caused misfires due to striking residue and softening the blow to the primer.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=6358" target="_blank">scullr</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=scullr" target="_blank">See all of scullr's loads</a> </p><p>LSW 5.1 gr Unique 810 fps 1.19" Fed 150 Alliant</p><p>Suggested starting load: 4.6 gr</p><p>Pressure: 9,600 </p><p></p><p>JHP 7.1 gr Unique 975 fps 1.175" Fed 150 Alliant</p><p>Suggested starting load: 6.4 gr</p><p>Pressure: 19,500 </p><p></p><p>LSWC 7.0 gr Unique 910 fps Win LP guest</p><p>H&G #68 cast from wheelweights. Feeds well, extremely accurate. Probably the best load available in the .45 ACP prior to the development of good JHPs and still no slouch.</p><p></p><p></p><p>LSWC 6.8 gr Unique Unknown 1.168" Win LP guest</p><p>This load uses the Lyman 452460 SWC mould, using 4 parts wheelweights to one part linotype. I shoot them as cast with moly lube in the grease grooves. It is a real tack driver through my Thompson, and works good in a 1911 as well.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=4084" target="_blank">palmerrb</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=palmerrb" target="_blank">See all of palmerrb's loads</a> </p><p>LSWC 5.3 gr Unique Unknown 1.22" CCI LP guest</p><p>Very accurate load in my SA Custom Loaded 5" barrel and Dad’s Kimber. Good plate match load.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=5775" target="_blank">pepperbelly</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=pepperbelly" target="_blank">See all of pepperbelly's loads</a> </p><p>JHP 6.7 gr Universal 930 fps 1.155" Fed 150 Hodgdon</p><p>Suggested starting load: 6.0 gr</p><p>Pressure: 17,200 CUP</p><p></p><p>LSWC 6.2 gr Universal Unknown Win SP guest</p><p>Great target load. Also a load you can shoot all day with no fear of developing a flinch along the way!</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=4203" target="_blank">tonyclayton</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=tonyclayton" target="_blank">See all of tonyclayton's loads</a> </p><p>LSWC 6.5 gr Universal Clays 900 fps 1.252" Fed LP guest</p><p>Nice alll-purpose load.</p><p></p><p></p><p>LSWC 4.1 gr V V N310 Unknown 2.1" CCI SP guest</p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p>LSWC 4.1 gr V V N-310 790 fps Win LP guest</p><p>Extremely accurate and clean.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=5636" target="_blank">jjones33</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=jjones33" target="_blank">See all of jjones33's loads</a> </p><p>LSWC 3.9 gr V V310 Unknown 1.244" Win LP guest</p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=4200" target="_blank">octgoose</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=octgoose" target="_blank">See all of octgoose's loads</a> </p><p>LRN 7.0 gr Vectan A1 1,135 fps Win LP guest</p><p>Pistol: Llama Max II 5". Bullet: Lead Round Nose</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=3456" target="_blank">oaninor</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=oaninor" target="_blank">See all of oaninor's loads</a> </p><p>LSWC 4.4 gr Vihta N320 Unknown 1.245" Win LP guest</p><p>Very accurate with Laser Cast bullets. This is a light Bullseye load - I use a 12lb spring in a 5 inch 1911.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=5104" target="_blank">a1911nut</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=a1911nut" target="_blank">See all of a1911nut's loads</a> </p><p>LRN 4.1 gr Vihta Vuori N310 Unknown 1.20" Win LP guest</p><p>Leaded Round Nose Flat Point.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=3205" target="_blank">halclavier</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=halclavier" target="_blank">See all of halclavier's loads</a> </p><p>LSWC 7.0 gr Vihtavuori 1,095 fps 1.24" Win LP guest</p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=4205" target="_blank">wcphot</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=wcphot" target="_blank">See all of wcphot's loads</a> </p><p>LRN 4.9 gr VV N100 938 fps 1.19" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate</p><p>Suggested starting load: 4.4 gr</p><p></p><p></p><p>JHP 4.8 gr VV N100 873 fps 1.225" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate</p><p>Suggested starting load: 4.3 gr</p><p></p><p></p><p>SWC 5.5 gr VV N320 1,010 fps 1.24" Vihtavuori</p><p>Suggested starting load: 5.0 gr</p><p></p><p></p><p>FMJ-CT 5.8 gr VV N320 983 fps 1.24" Vihtavuori</p><p>Suggested starting load: 5.2 gr</p><p></p><p></p><p>SWC 7.0 gr VV N340 1,095 fps 1.24" Vihtavuori</p><p>Suggested starting load: 6.3 gr</p><p></p><p></p><p>FMJ-CT 7.1 gr VV N340 1,048 fps 1.24" Vihtavuori</p><p>Suggested starting load: 6.4 gr</p><p></p><p></p><p>FMJ-CT 7.9 gr VV N350 1,057 fps 1.24" Vihtavuori</p><p>Suggested starting load: 7.1 gr</p><p></p><p></p><p>LSWC 5.9 gr W231 920 fps 1.250" Win SP guest</p><p>Excellent load for bowling pins.I’ve found this length to chamber in anything.I sell it to the kimber clubs and it works fine in the old 70 series 1911s.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=3498" target="_blank">gekgun</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=gekgun" target="_blank">See all of gekgun's loads</a> </p><p>Lead 5.5 gr Win 231 910 fps Winchester</p><p>Suggested starting load: 5.0 gr</p><p>Pressure: 19,600 PSI</p><p></p><p>FPJ 6.1 gr Win 231 920 fps Winchester</p><p>Suggested starting load: 5.5 gr</p><p>Pressure: 19,900 PSI</p><p></p><p>JHP 5.8 gr Win 231 905 fps Winchester</p><p>Suggested starting load: 5.2 gr</p><p>Pressure: 19,500 PSI</p><p></p><p>LSWC 5.5 gr Win 231 850 fps Win LP guest</p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p>LSWC 5.2 gr Win 231 850 fps 1.250" Win LP guest</p><p>H&G #68 style single groove bullet Taper crimp =.472" Very tight groups. Use 18.5# recoil spring for better recoil control</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=5956" target="_blank">tas1spider</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=tas1spider" target="_blank">See all of tas1spider's loads</a> </p><p>LSWC 4.4 gr WIN. SUPER TARGET Unknown Win LP guest</p><p>SUPER ACCURATE..I HAVE TRIED THIS LOAD IN S&W 625 AND VARIOUS BARREL LENGTHS IN SEMI AUTOS..EVERYONE I HAVE GIVEN THIS LOAD TO, HAS LATER COMMENTED ON IT FOR CLEAN BURNING AND ACCURACY..LEW</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=3616" target="_blank">master1</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=master1" target="_blank">See all of master1's loads</a> </p><p>TMJ 5.8 gr Win231 Unknown 1.185" Win LP guest</p><p>The bullet used for this load is Berry’s Preferred Plated Bullets 200 grain Round Sholder 45ACP. An overall length of 1.185 to 1.190 inches will work. Finish off the load with a Lee Factory crimp die. Very accurate, cheap and fun to shoot.</p><p></p><p></p><p>LSWC 5.9 gr winchester 231 Unknown 1.26" CCI LP guest</p><p>Use it in a Kimber custom 1911 and have great accuracy and cycles great.</p><p></p><p></p><p>LSWC 5.5 gr Winchester 231 841 fps 1.263" CCI LP guest</p><p>Winchester’s published max load--use appropriate caution. Winchester states this load is 910 FPS; my chrony read this at 841.18 (10-shot average) through my test 1911 (5"bbl, 18.5# spring.). Meister 220gr. LSWC, CCI #300 primer. 5 shot group @ 25 yd: 0.907".</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=5064" target="_blank">writerwithgun</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=writerwithgun" target="_blank">See all of writerwithgun's loads</a> </p><p>SWC 6.7 gr WSF 970 fps Winchester</p><p>Suggested starting load: 6.0 gr</p><p>Pressure: 19,400 PSI</p><p></p><p>FPJ 7.3 gr WSF 980 fps Winchester</p><p>Suggested starting load: 6.6 gr</p><p>Pressure: 19,400 PSI</p><p></p><p>JHP 7.1 gr WSF 970 fps Winchester</p><p>Suggested starting load: 6.4 gr</p><p>Pressure: 19,500 PSI</p><p></p><p>SWC 5.1 gr WST 910 fps Winchester</p><p>Suggested starting load: 4.6 gr</p><p>Pressure: 19,900 PSI</p><p></p><p>FPJ 5.3 gr WST 890 fps Winchester</p><p>Suggested starting load: 4.8 gr</p><p>Pressure: 20,000 PSI</p><p></p><p>JHP 5.2 gr WST 885 fps Winchester</p><p>Suggested starting load: 4.7 gr</p><p>Pressure: 19,900 PSI</p><p></p><p>TMJ 5.2 gr WST Unknown 1.260" Win LPM guest</p><p>Clean and accurate load.</p><p></p><p></p><p>LSWC 4.0 gr WST 735 fps 1.175" Win LP guest</p><p>7 shot average fired from S&W 645.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=3204" target="_blank">bubby440</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=bubby440" target="_blank">See all of bubby440's loads</a> </p><p>JHP 4.8 gr WST 875 fps 1.215" Win LP guest</p><p>tight groups, 2" @ 25 yds, both my clone and Kimber feed and function very well</p><p></p><p></p><p>Email author: <a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=4662" target="_blank">dabss566</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=dabss566" target="_blank">See all of dabss566's loads</a> </p><p>LSWC 3.7 gr WST Unknown Fed LP guest</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="D. Hargrove, post: 3045004, member: 41761"] Here is my cheat sheet for 200gr .45 ACP loads. There are a few round nose recipes in here. Good gouge for sure. [B]45 ACP, 200 gr Bullet[/B] [B]Powder Weight[/B] [B]Powder[/B] [B]Velocity[/B] [B]OAL[/B] [B]Primer[/B] [B]Source[/B] LSWC 7.7 gr AA #5 Unknown 1.270" Win LP guest Nice 1.25 inch 5 shot groups from my Kimber Gold Match II. (non rested). I’d love to see what this load would do from a Ransom rest. LSWC-HP 4.7 gr AA#2 850 fps 1.250" Win LP guest Bullet is from Precisionbullets.com. This loads is used for all types of recreation shooting. Very accurate and clean burning. Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=3672']azizavfr[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=azizavfr']See all of azizavfr's loads[/URL] FMJ 8.8 gr AA#5 983 fps 1.250" Fed LP guest Rainer 200 gr plated SWC. 36 ES, 13 SD. Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=3319']troyslab[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=troyslab']See all of troyslab's loads[/URL] LSWC 8.7 gr accurate no 5 1,025 fps 1.275" CCI LP guest Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=3193']rjeanne101[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=rjeanne101']See all of rjeanne101's loads[/URL] LRN 4.0 gr as30n Unknown Win LP guest LSWC 4.0 gr B’eye Unknown Win LP guest Velocity 216 m/s OAL: 30.8 mm Best Target Load (1"/25m)but very dirty Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=4508']polkaehn[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=polkaehn']See all of polkaehn's loads[/URL] JHP 10.6 gr Blue Dot 1,000 fps 1.175" Fed 150 Alliant Suggested starting load: 9.5 gr Pressure: 19,500 LSWC 4.2 gr Bulleye Unknown CCI SP guest Good load for bulleye. Some what of a wimp load for IPSC (Minor) but will hit any "A" target. Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=5285']www.jimdun[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=www.jimdun']See all of www.jimdun's loads[/URL] LSW 4.0 gr Bullseye 790 fps 1.19" Fed 150 Alliant Suggested starting load: 3.6 gr Pressure: 9,800 JHP 6.0 gr Bullseye 960 fps 1.175" Fed 150 Alliant Suggested starting load: 5.4 gr Pressure: 19,400 LSWC 3.5 gr bullseye Unknown 1.80" cci guest L.S.W.C 3.9 gr BULLSEYE Unknown 1.25" WINCHESTER guest GOT VERY GOOD RESULTS FROM THIS LOAD JUST FOR FUN I SHOT AT THE 100 YARD RANGE COULD NOT BELIVE MY EYES WAS VERY CLOSE TO BEING ON TARGET semi wad 3.8 gr bullseye Unknown 1.260" winchester guest Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=2637']transam[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=transam']See all of transam's loads[/URL] LSWC 3.7 gr Bullseye Unknown 1.245" Win LP guest Good light recoil load with Springfield 1911 with 11# recoil spring and frame mount scope. Less then 1" groups at 25 yds. Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=3313']smokinjava[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=smokinjava']See all of smokinjava's loads[/URL] LSWC 4.5 gr Bullseye 837 fps 1.25" Fed LPM guest Laser Cast bullets. Very accurate load for the 1911, used for competition load. Feeds very reliably in my Kimber. LSWC 4.9 gr bullseye 950 fps 1.260" Fed LP guest have been using this load for 20 years,the bullet type is an h&g type swc.very accurate and always functions in the newer 1911s Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=3493']ddaurizi[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=ddaurizi']See all of ddaurizi's loads[/URL] LSWC 4.9 gr bullseye 900 fps Fed LP guest most accurate load for 45acp ever had Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=4581']ddaurizi[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=ddaurizi']See all of ddaurizi's loads[/URL] LSWC 4.9 gr bullseye 950 fps 1.260" Fed SP guest HAVE BEEN USING THIS LOAD FOR 20 YEARS,VERY ACCURATE,RELIABLE FEEDING WITH THIS H&G TYPE BULLETT. ONLY DOWN SIDE IS DIRTY AFTER 25 ROUNDS. Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=4670']ddaurizi[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=ddaurizi']See all of ddaurizi's loads[/URL] LSWC 5.0 gr Bullseye 834 fps 1.255" Win LP guest Use taper crimp! LSWC 4.0 gr Bullseye Unknown Win LP guest Minimal recoil, accurate. Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=5275']guitar599[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=guitar599']See all of guitar599's loads[/URL] LSWC 4.6 gr bullseye Unknown 1.245" Fed LPM guest hi, does anybody know the velocity of this load? very accurate on my colt 5" goldcup.thanks Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=5684']twinsrv2006[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=twinsrv2006']See all of twinsrv2006's loads[/URL] JHP 4.3 gr CLAYS 785 fps 1.155" Fed 150 Hodgdon Suggested starting load: 3.9 gr Pressure: 17,700 CUP LSWC 3.2 gr CLAYS 600 fps 1.185" Win LP guest Accurate load, very mild recoil. Used 12 lb. recoil spring in Springfield 1911A1. My new load for steel plates. Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=2681']nichold[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=nichold']See all of nichold's loads[/URL] LSWC 3.8 gr clays Unknown Win LP guest Lyman 452460 200gn cast Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=3003']SF4570[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=SF4570']See all of SF4570's loads[/URL] LSWC 3.6 gr Clays Unknown Fed LP guest this load is used for shooting bullseye LSWC 4.0 gr Clays 838 fps 1.250" Win LP guest Great IDPA load 168PF. 200gr laser-cast bullet. Accurate,clean. TMJ 4.3 gr Clays Unknown 1.265" Fed LP guest 5-shot, 25 YD, groups from bench (no rest) using Springfield 1911 measure 1.113" center-to-center. Did not perform well in other 1911s tested, however. Chronograph unavialable. Clean. Bullet is Rainier 200gr. RN. Suggest recoil spring of no greater than 15# for this load. Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=4942']writerwithgun[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=writerwithgun']See all of writerwithgun's loads[/URL] LSW 4.3 gr Green Dot 805 fps 1.19" Fed 150 Alliant Suggested starting load: 3.9 gr Pressure: 9,900 JHP 5.9 gr Green Dot 915 fps 1.175" Fed 150 Alliant Suggested starting load: 5.3 gr Pressure: 18,900 JHP 7.7 gr Herco 955 fps 1.175" Fed 150 Alliant Suggested starting load: 6.9 gr Pressure: 19,300 LSWC 5.0 gr HiSkor 700X Unknown na" Win LP guest LSWC 5.5 gr HiSkor 700X 930 fps 1.17" Win LP guest Start at 4.5gr. and work your way up to 5.5gr.,this is a very hot load .Iload at 5.0 consistently and have had no problems in my Ruger KP97DC or Springfield V-16 Longslide. LSWC 5.0 gr HiSkor 700X 900 fps 1.17" Win LP guest LSWC 4.4 gr HiSkor700X 775 fps 1.17" Win LP guest Very nice target load ,no problem with cycling in a ruger kp97dc LSWC 6.4 gr HiSkor800X 775 fps 1.17" Win LP guest An absolutely beautiful target load,fairly mild recoil LSWC 7.9 gr HiSkor800X 950 fps 1.17" Win LP guest If you own a Springfield V-16 Longslide or a V12 Springfield try this load. LSWC 6.4 gr HiSkor800X 775 fps 1.17" Win LP guest LSWC 7.9 gr HiSkor800X 950 fps Win LP guest LSWC 4.4 gr Hodgdon Clays 880 fps 1.25" Win LP guest Loaded with Semi wad cutter bullets, H&G #68 type by redline ballsitics. This is a very soft recoiling load ideal for IPSC/USPSA major power class. Burns clean. Makes major 177 PF. One of the best loads I use for the .45 Auto. Used in ramped barrel Para Ordnance P14.45 with heavy Bull barrel. Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=4340']mikedeguzman[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=mikedeguzman']See all of mikedeguzman's loads[/URL] LSWC 4.9 gr Hodgdon Universal Unknown 1.250" Win LP guest Light, mid-range target load tested in a Springfield Armory WW-II G.I. model, and a West German SIG-SAUER P220A LSWC 5.0 gr HODGDON UNIVERSAL Unknown 1.195" CCI LP guest NICE LIGHT LOAD. DROPS THE SHELLS PRACTICALLY AT YOUR FEET. DIDN’T CYCLE THAT WELL OUT OF NEW(NOT BROKEN IN)GUN,TOO LIGHT Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=5355']MRJOSHUA[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=MRJOSHUA']See all of MRJOSHUA's loads[/URL] JHP 5.9 gr HP38 906 fps 1.155" Fed 150 Hodgdon Suggested starting load: 5.3 gr Pressure: 16,700 CUP JHP 10.0 gr HS6 1,050 fps 1" WLP guest Pretty much duplicates the Corbon 200gr 45 load using the Speer "flying ashtray" bullet. TMJ 12.0 gr HS6 1,200 fps 1.2" WLP guest Very hot load, great for bowling pin shooting. JHP 9.0 gr HS6 948 fps 1.155" Fed 150 Hodgdon Suggested starting load: 8.1 gr Pressure: 16,400 CUP LSWC 5.0 gr IMR HiSkor 700 X Unknown LP guest This load is based on a Berrys Preferred Plated SWC. It is a very clean burning and accurate load primed by a Rem LP primer. Use a heavy crimp with a Lee Carbide Factory Crimp Die. 5.5grs. is MAXIMUM, I load repeatedly at 5.0grs. with no problems in my Springfield or Ruger. Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=4074']Wimilkman[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=Wimilkman']See all of Wimilkman's loads[/URL] LSWC 7.0 gr IMR SR 4756 765 fps 1.17" Win LP guest LSWC 8.2 gr IMR SR 4756 930 fps 1.17" Win LP guest LSWC 6.5 gr IMR SR 7625 900 fps 1.17" Win LP guest LSWC 5.6 gr IMR SR 7625 770 fps 1.17" Win LP guest LSWC 5.9 gr IMR-PB 885 fps 1.17" Win LP guest LSWC 4.8 gr N320 Unknown 1.258" Fed LPM guest In my D.Wesson Pointman 7 this load shoots about 1" 5 shot groups at 25 yds. It is the most accurate load i can find for .45ACP. Also shoots about the same with sierra 185 and 200 match bullets.With the 185 use 5.8 gr Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=6074']gglunt[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=gglunt']See all of gglunt's loads[/URL] LRN 5.8 gr No. 2 939 fps 1.19" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate Suggested starting load: 5.2 gr JHP 6.5 gr No. 2 963 fps 1.225" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate Suggested starting load: 5.9 gr LRN 8.7 gr No. 5 1,025 fps 1.19" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate Suggested starting load: 7.8 gr JHP 9.7 gr No. 5 1,050 fps 1.225" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate Suggested starting load: 8.7 gr LSWC 5.1 gr PB 770 fps 1.17" Win LP guest JHP 7.4 gr Power Pistol 965 fps 1.175" Fed 150 Alliant Suggested starting load: 6.7 gr Pressure: 19,900 FMJ 7.2 gr POWER PISTOL 935 fps 1.250" CCI LP guest Rainer 200gr plated SWC. 35 ES, 11 SD. Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=3318']troyslab[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=troyslab']See all of troyslab's loads[/URL] LSW 4.0 gr Red Dot 805 fps 1.19" Fed 150 Alliant Suggested starting load: 3.6 gr Pressure: 9,400 JHP 5.2 gr Red Dot 890 fps 1.175" Fed 150 Alliant Suggested starting load: 4.7 gr Pressure: 19,200 LSWC 4.0 gr Red Dot Unknown CCI LP guest I have shot for 10 years and just stumbled on this load, unbelievable one hole 10 shot groups from 25yd. bench. Springfield Target 1911A-1 Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=5896']buckethd[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=buckethd']See all of buckethd's loads[/URL] LRN 5.3 gr S1000 952 fps 1.19" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate Suggested starting load: 4.8 gr JHP 5.8 gr S1000 914 fps 1.225" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate Suggested starting load: 5.2 gr JHP 5.2 gr TiteGroup 884 fps 1.155" Fed 150 Hodgdon Suggested starting load: 4.7 gr Pressure: 16,900 CUP LSWC 4.2 gr Titegroup Unknown 1.245" Win LP guest Good light recoil load and accurate at 50 yds. Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=3314']smokinjava[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=smokinjava']See all of smokinjava's loads[/URL] TMJ 4.3 gr Titegroup 770 fps Win SP guest Chron. through a full size 1911. Nice shooting, low recoil, does NOT make major for IPSC Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=4643']sven126[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=sven126']See all of sven126's loads[/URL] JSP 5.0 gr TiteGroup 850 fps 1.115" CCI LP guest Sierra Match bullet. Slightly under recommended max load. More accurate than me, and very smooth feeling. TMJ 5.0 gr TiteGroup Unknown 1.250" Win LPM guest Rainier TCJ-FP Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=5987']beburkhalter[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=beburkhalter']See all of beburkhalter's loads[/URL] JHP 3.6 gr Trail Boss 715 fps 1.205" Win LPM guest This is a low-recoil, low velocity round. It averaged 705 to 710 fps. I have fired 100s of rounds on the indoor Combat range at St. Joseph (Missouri) Total Range using both Rainier’s jacketed flatnose and hollowpoint 200-grain bullet. 3.5grains resulted in 100% function in my Glock 30, but the empties seemed to fall between me and the pistol. With 3.6 grains, ejection was adequately forceful. As for the primers, the only large pistol primers at my dealer’s were the Winchester Magnum Large Pistol primers and that is what I worked the load up with. I have found that I need to keep the firing pin clean as well as the slide where the firing pin rides and where it penetrates to the primer. Negelect here caused misfires due to striking residue and softening the blow to the primer. Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=6358']scullr[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=scullr']See all of scullr's loads[/URL] LSW 5.1 gr Unique 810 fps 1.19" Fed 150 Alliant Suggested starting load: 4.6 gr Pressure: 9,600 JHP 7.1 gr Unique 975 fps 1.175" Fed 150 Alliant Suggested starting load: 6.4 gr Pressure: 19,500 LSWC 7.0 gr Unique 910 fps Win LP guest H&G #68 cast from wheelweights. Feeds well, extremely accurate. Probably the best load available in the .45 ACP prior to the development of good JHPs and still no slouch. LSWC 6.8 gr Unique Unknown 1.168" Win LP guest This load uses the Lyman 452460 SWC mould, using 4 parts wheelweights to one part linotype. I shoot them as cast with moly lube in the grease grooves. It is a real tack driver through my Thompson, and works good in a 1911 as well. Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=4084']palmerrb[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=palmerrb']See all of palmerrb's loads[/URL] LSWC 5.3 gr Unique Unknown 1.22" CCI LP guest Very accurate load in my SA Custom Loaded 5" barrel and Dad’s Kimber. Good plate match load. Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=5775']pepperbelly[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=pepperbelly']See all of pepperbelly's loads[/URL] JHP 6.7 gr Universal 930 fps 1.155" Fed 150 Hodgdon Suggested starting load: 6.0 gr Pressure: 17,200 CUP LSWC 6.2 gr Universal Unknown Win SP guest Great target load. Also a load you can shoot all day with no fear of developing a flinch along the way! Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=4203']tonyclayton[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=tonyclayton']See all of tonyclayton's loads[/URL] LSWC 6.5 gr Universal Clays 900 fps 1.252" Fed LP guest Nice alll-purpose load. LSWC 4.1 gr V V N310 Unknown 2.1" CCI SP guest LSWC 4.1 gr V V N-310 790 fps Win LP guest Extremely accurate and clean. Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=5636']jjones33[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=jjones33']See all of jjones33's loads[/URL] LSWC 3.9 gr V V310 Unknown 1.244" Win LP guest Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=4200']octgoose[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=octgoose']See all of octgoose's loads[/URL] LRN 7.0 gr Vectan A1 1,135 fps Win LP guest Pistol: Llama Max II 5". Bullet: Lead Round Nose Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=3456']oaninor[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=oaninor']See all of oaninor's loads[/URL] LSWC 4.4 gr Vihta N320 Unknown 1.245" Win LP guest Very accurate with Laser Cast bullets. This is a light Bullseye load - I use a 12lb spring in a 5 inch 1911. Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=5104']a1911nut[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=a1911nut']See all of a1911nut's loads[/URL] LRN 4.1 gr Vihta Vuori N310 Unknown 1.20" Win LP guest Leaded Round Nose Flat Point. Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=3205']halclavier[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=halclavier']See all of halclavier's loads[/URL] LSWC 7.0 gr Vihtavuori 1,095 fps 1.24" Win LP guest Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=4205']wcphot[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=wcphot']See all of wcphot's loads[/URL] LRN 4.9 gr VV N100 938 fps 1.19" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate Suggested starting load: 4.4 gr JHP 4.8 gr VV N100 873 fps 1.225" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate Suggested starting load: 4.3 gr SWC 5.5 gr VV N320 1,010 fps 1.24" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 5.0 gr FMJ-CT 5.8 gr VV N320 983 fps 1.24" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 5.2 gr SWC 7.0 gr VV N340 1,095 fps 1.24" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 6.3 gr FMJ-CT 7.1 gr VV N340 1,048 fps 1.24" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 6.4 gr FMJ-CT 7.9 gr VV N350 1,057 fps 1.24" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 7.1 gr LSWC 5.9 gr W231 920 fps 1.250" Win SP guest Excellent load for bowling pins.I’ve found this length to chamber in anything.I sell it to the kimber clubs and it works fine in the old 70 series 1911s. Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=3498']gekgun[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=gekgun']See all of gekgun's loads[/URL] Lead 5.5 gr Win 231 910 fps Winchester Suggested starting load: 5.0 gr Pressure: 19,600 PSI FPJ 6.1 gr Win 231 920 fps Winchester Suggested starting load: 5.5 gr Pressure: 19,900 PSI JHP 5.8 gr Win 231 905 fps Winchester Suggested starting load: 5.2 gr Pressure: 19,500 PSI LSWC 5.5 gr Win 231 850 fps Win LP guest LSWC 5.2 gr Win 231 850 fps 1.250" Win LP guest H&G #68 style single groove bullet Taper crimp =.472" Very tight groups. Use 18.5# recoil spring for better recoil control Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=5956']tas1spider[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=tas1spider']See all of tas1spider's loads[/URL] LSWC 4.4 gr WIN. SUPER TARGET Unknown Win LP guest SUPER ACCURATE..I HAVE TRIED THIS LOAD IN S&W 625 AND VARIOUS BARREL LENGTHS IN SEMI AUTOS..EVERYONE I HAVE GIVEN THIS LOAD TO, HAS LATER COMMENTED ON IT FOR CLEAN BURNING AND ACCURACY..LEW Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=3616']master1[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=master1']See all of master1's loads[/URL] TMJ 5.8 gr Win231 Unknown 1.185" Win LP guest The bullet used for this load is Berry’s Preferred Plated Bullets 200 grain Round Sholder 45ACP. An overall length of 1.185 to 1.190 inches will work. Finish off the load with a Lee Factory crimp die. Very accurate, cheap and fun to shoot. LSWC 5.9 gr winchester 231 Unknown 1.26" CCI LP guest Use it in a Kimber custom 1911 and have great accuracy and cycles great. LSWC 5.5 gr Winchester 231 841 fps 1.263" CCI LP guest Winchester’s published max load--use appropriate caution. Winchester states this load is 910 FPS; my chrony read this at 841.18 (10-shot average) through my test 1911 (5"bbl, 18.5# spring.). Meister 220gr. LSWC, CCI #300 primer. 5 shot group @ 25 yd: 0.907". Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=5064']writerwithgun[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=writerwithgun']See all of writerwithgun's loads[/URL] SWC 6.7 gr WSF 970 fps Winchester Suggested starting load: 6.0 gr Pressure: 19,400 PSI FPJ 7.3 gr WSF 980 fps Winchester Suggested starting load: 6.6 gr Pressure: 19,400 PSI JHP 7.1 gr WSF 970 fps Winchester Suggested starting load: 6.4 gr Pressure: 19,500 PSI SWC 5.1 gr WST 910 fps Winchester Suggested starting load: 4.6 gr Pressure: 19,900 PSI FPJ 5.3 gr WST 890 fps Winchester Suggested starting load: 4.8 gr Pressure: 20,000 PSI JHP 5.2 gr WST 885 fps Winchester Suggested starting load: 4.7 gr Pressure: 19,900 PSI TMJ 5.2 gr WST Unknown 1.260" Win LPM guest Clean and accurate load. LSWC 4.0 gr WST 735 fps 1.175" Win LP guest 7 shot average fired from S&W 645. Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=3204']bubby440[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=bubby440']See all of bubby440's loads[/URL] JHP 4.8 gr WST 875 fps 1.215" Win LP guest tight groups, 2" @ 25 yds, both my clone and Kimber feed and function very well Email author: [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/loaddata.mail.asp?id=4662']dabss566[/URL] [URL='http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/myloaddata.asp?email=dabss566']See all of dabss566's loads[/URL] LSWC 3.7 gr WST Unknown Fed LP guest [/QUOTE]
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