Hornady 200 grain combat/target loads

shooter chef · November 2, 2006, 06:50 PM

2 days new to reloading and am trying to work a good load for target/range shooting with hornady 200 grain swc combat/target bullets 45ACP. I have started one batch with 3.8g bullseye with winchester primers and brass
at about 1.25 length... any other suggestions on combinations of powders....
AND.. what can I expect from this load as compared to what I have been shooting which was 230g target loads from winchester white box?
My bullseye shreds well with those are already at about 10 yards.....
I am using a Sig GSR revolution and a SA 1911 Micro Compact

Shoney · November 3, 2006, 02:26 AM

http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/de...=Powder&Source

shooter chef · November 3, 2006, 09:33 AM

Thanks, Shoney... have seen that before, they are using mostly nv powder, I have AA#5, Bullseye, and Titegroup.... looking for any good loads using these also

BeMan · November 3, 2006, 01:24 PM

My G21 really likes the Titegroup (5.2 gr) behind the 200 gr Hornady. Good luck

Tony

shooter chef · November 3, 2006, 01:34 PM

Thanks BeMan... i will try that, I would like to take several different loads to the range with me Sunday to test and see what works well for me and my 45's..

Michaelm45 · November 3, 2006, 06:42 PM

Doesn't get much better than 3.8g bullseye at 1.25 .
That used to be my load. Until I discovered CLAYS. It is so much cleaner and softer to shoot. I also have changed to Precision Delta Bullets.
http://www.precisiondeltasales.com/
Cheaper and faster to my door and they are accurate.
Good luck with your loading.

shooter chef · November 4, 2006, 01:40 PM

Thanks, MichaelM, what load do you use with clay's?
I went to Delta's site, and yes, those are cheap, have you had any lead problems with the lead wadcutters in your barrel? I really want to try to stay away from lead, but the .40 TMJ has a nice price. Thanks

November 2, 2006, 06:50 PM	#1
shooter chef Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2006 Location: Northeast, Ohio Posts: 106	Hornady 200 grain combat/target loads 2 days new to reloading and am trying to work a good load for target/range shooting with hornady 200 grain swc combat/target bullets 45ACP. I have started one batch with 3.8g bullseye with winchester primers and brass at about 1.25 length... any other suggestions on combinations of powders.... AND.. what can I expect from this load as compared to what I have been shooting which was 230g target loads from winchester white box? My bullseye shreds well with those are already at about 10 yards..... I am using a Sig GSR revolution and a SA 1911 Micro Compact Last edited by shooter chef; November 2, 2006 at 06:51 PM. Reason: missing info

November 3, 2006, 02:26 AM	#2
Shoney Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2002 Location: Transplanted from Montana Posts: 2,311	http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/de...=Powder&Source __________________ I pledge allegiance to the Flag - - -, and to the Republic for which it stands….Our Forefathers were brilliant for giving us a Republic, not a democracy! Do you know the difference??? and WHY?http://www.wallbuilders.com/LIBissue...les.asp?id=111

November 3, 2006, 09:33 AM	#3
shooter chef Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2006 Location: Northeast, Ohio Posts: 106	Thanks, Shoney... have seen that before, they are using mostly nv powder, I have AA#5, Bullseye, and Titegroup.... looking for any good loads using these also __________________ "You're grounded"... My wife

November 3, 2006, 01:24 PM	#4
BeMan Member Join Date: June 30, 2005 Posts: 18	200 gr load My G21 really likes the Titegroup (5.2 gr) behind the 200 gr Hornady. Good luck Tony

November 4, 2006, 01:40 PM	#7
shooter chef Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2006 Location: Northeast, Ohio Posts: 106	Thanks, MichaelM, what load do you use with clay's? I went to Delta's site, and yes, those are cheap, have you had any lead problems with the lead wadcutters in your barrel? I really want to try to stay away from lead, but the .40 TMJ has a nice price. Thanks __________________ "You're grounded"... My wife

November 3, 2006, 01:34 PM	#5
shooter chef Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2006 Location: Northeast, Ohio Posts: 106	Thanks BeMan... i will try that, I would like to take several different loads to the range with me Sunday to test and see what works well for me and my 45's.. __________________ "You're grounded"... My wife

November 3, 2006, 06:42 PM	#6
Michaelm45 Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2004 Location: NV Posts: 215	Doesn't get much better than 3.8g bullseye at 1.25 . That used to be my load. Until I discovered CLAYS. It is so much cleaner and softer to shoot. I also have changed to Precision Delta Bullets. http://www.precisiondeltasales.com/ Cheaper and faster to my door and they are accurate. Good luck with your loading.