Ironicaintit
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My plinkers are 5.0gr of bullseye with a 230 gr FMJ.
My heavy hitters are loaded with 6.5gr of Unique under a 230XTP.
My heavy hitters are loaded with 6.5gr of Unique under a 230XTP.
thanks for the link but i do cast my own out of range scrap lead that i smelt down I was getting my lead for free from my range so i have about 400 lbs to use up firstI definitely recommend softer alloy bullets, especially for below max charge loads, as they deform better at base to squeeze the lube ring to form a better "O" ring seal with the barrel to produce more consistent chamber pressures and greater accuracy - http://missouribullet.com/details.php?prodId=56&category=5&secondary=13&keywords=
MBC 5% THR discount code at bottom of this post - https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/thank-you-thr-pay-it-forward.760272/
Z-Cast 200 gr SWC bullets with 14-16 BHN has also worked well for me, particularly for lighter 4.0 gr Promo load. At $37/500, price is very good too - https://www.jacobeagle.com/product-page/45-acp-200-grain-swc-500-count
With 16 BHN, Dardas 200 gr SWC is also a great choice (IMO, best looking commercial lead bullets), especially at $76/1000 (with 5% THR discount code HIGHROAD) - http://www.dardascastbullets.com/mm...&Product_Code=45200SWCBB1000&Category_Code=45
For hold over I use the middle image, this allows me to see the target.no I have night sights on and dont wish to change the sights that i have in my first post I said 25 yards I meant 35 yards
the load that I use shoots vary well just when I step it out to 35/40 yards my bullet drops a lot so if I use a 185 / 200 gr bullet
will it shoot a little flatter or should i just hold over on the longer shots
I have been using 5.5gr W231 for as long as I can remember. If you look at the Hodgdon data closely you will see they use an OAL of 1.200" which puts the bullet deep into the case and limiting the powder cavity which will rise pressures. I have never set a 45 Auto round to 1.200" and probably never will. I'm using between 1.255" and 1.265". You should never do anything you are uncomfortable with.5.5 or 5.6 grs. of W231 are over Hodgdons recommended maximums for 230 gr bullets on their Reloading Data Center and Their 2017 Annual Manual.
That's good.I practice shooting at clay pigeons set on side of 100 yard berm, off hand. Humbling experience, but the only way to get good is by practice.
I practice shooting at clay pigeons set on side of 100 yard berm, off hand.
I thought I was the only one who did that. Yes, humbling, but it really forces one to concentrate, and it gives us great feedback. Makes hits at close range much easier.I practice shooting at clay pigeons set on side of 100 yard berm, off hand. Humbling experience, but the only way to get good is by practice.
Depends on the gun.When shooting at clay pigeons at a 100 yd are you aiming at the target or are you holding over if so how much
Old Midway "Load Map" for .45 ACP. Data for W-231 has come down over the years. 5.0 for plinking and 5.5 for full power are age old loads for W-231 & 230 Gr RN bullets in .45 ACP.
Out of curiosity, I worked all the way up to 6.1 Grs of W-231 with a 230 Gr plated bullet. Talk about snappy! I shot mostly 5.0 for plinking, and the occasional 5.5 for full power. Two loads folks all over came to on their own long before the internet. After the internet we all figured out how many people came to the same conclusion. 5.2 and 5.3 were/are also popular. I used 5.0 with any 225/230 gr lead, plated, or jacketed bullet.
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Perhaps your shooting? "breaking" your wrist or pushing forward often make groups print low. I use a rest when I'm testing my reloads...IDK I'm looking a a solid 8" hold over if i put 2 paper plates up i need to aim at the top one to print on the bottom one this is all off hand standing
My immediate response upon reading that was to think, "Well, DUH!" ... and then I realized that some folks may not have tumble to this fundamental aspect that is so obvious to the rest of us.I use a rest when I'm testing my reloads...
Yep.The Midway LoadMAP can be hazardous to your health.
They tested all loads at the SAAMI maximum OAL without regard to feeding or chambering in a real gun.
My immediate response upon reading that was to think, "Well, DUH!" ... and then I realized that some folks may not have tumble to this fundamental aspect that is so obvious to the rest of us.I use a rest when I'm testing my reloads.
For 25/50/100 yard testing of pistol loads, I now prefer to use carbines with bipod and scope to remove more of shooter contributed variables from holes on target. It's one of many reasons why I prefer to do load/comparison testing with Just Right carbine and 9mm/40S&W/45ACP caliber conversions.I have problem seeing the target at 50 yds besides at 100yds. And forget the iron sights I don't see them either any more
When I shoot from a rest with a hand gun I don't think I hold the gun the same way as when I shoot off hand. I think this can have a effect on the POI.My immediate response upon reading that was to think, "Well, DUH!" ... and then I realized that some folks may not have tumble to this fundamental aspect that is so obvious to the rest of us.