I load 8 gr of no 2 with 255 gr lswc. Walkalong measured it at around 830 fps. This is still standard pressure.
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/standard-pressure-heavy-45-colt-question.868804/page-7#post-11529304
I would think 7 gr is bottom rung. 6 seems low.
To me 9mm makes sense in a 3” 1911 With the officers grip. If I can carry the full size grip 4.25” I just shoot .45.
check out a colt defender 9mm for a nice 1911 In 9mm.
Lyman shows their bullets/moulds in my manual. And doesn’t show AA powder.
I like the powder manu data; some of the older ones like Accurate Number One are fantastic. They tend to show loads for more/most powders rather than the same few favorites over and over.
In a SAA clone, I’d switch to #2. the loads will be low case fill but it’s not position sensitive at all. Low flash. Good burn. All good. Just the danger of double charge if you don’t pay attention.
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/standard-pressure-heavy-45-colt-question.868804/page-7#post-11529304
Well, I’m glad i checked my memory. He got 822 and 853.
see the entire thread; even though the thread is titled std pressure this was a Mid or Tier II load - just to clarify.
That’s a light and inconsistent load for #5 in my opinion.
I’m loading #2 to higher velocities than 700-750 fps, but you could get there @ std pressure at the top of Tier I loads.
@Walkalong replicated my Tier II load with his crony: #2 @ 8 gr, 255gr, lswc going ~830 fps IIRC.
#5 is going to...
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