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**Unclenick** · October 24, 2012, 03:42 PM

Quick Powders like Bullseye, 231 are usually used with 185 grain bullets in the .45 Auto. Anywhere from 4.2 to 5.8 grains of Bullseye will run with it in normal pressures, IME. 4.4 to 6.1 grains of Hodgdon Universal will burn cleaner.

If you are trying for a maximum load for some purpose, Power Pistol would be where I would go.

October 24, 2012, 03:42 PM	#2
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	Quick Powders like Bullseye, 231 are usually used with 185 grain bullets in the .45 Auto. Anywhere from 4.2 to 5.8 grains of Bullseye will run with it in normal pressures, IME. 4.4 to 6.1 grains of Hodgdon Universal will burn cleaner. If you are trying for a maximum load for some purpose, Power Pistol would be where I would go. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle