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Originally Posted by James K
The problem with light loads in an auto pistol is not accuracy, it is functioning the gun. Unless the gun is set up for light loads, it will function only at a certain level of ammunition power.
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That's why believe this should be approached from the other direction. Richard sounds as if he has the capacity to reload. I do not reload but I did have some loads tailored for my Ruger 345.
As I recall, we started with determining the correct overall length to which to load then made loads with 200 grain bullets starting at 3.2 grains of Titegroup.
By the time we were up to 3.5 we had generally good function and at 3.7 we had faultless function with an astonishing degree of comfort. While the mechanical accuracy of the load was fine, what has really distinguished it was the extraordinarily gentle recoil. This allowed me to print consistent 2 inch groups at 20 yards. Short of a 22 pistol, I have never done better.