45 powder poll - Page 2

RickB · May 7, 2010, 06:41 PM

I've used most of the powders on the list, some for thousands of rounds. While I've been doing a lot of experimenting over the last couple of years - WST, Zip, HP38/W231, N310 - I have come back to Clays. It was a favorite, then I started getting very erratic performance. After finding nothing that works as well for my application (200gr @850fps), I'm giving Clays another chance. Cheap, burns clean, and light recoil at my power level.

maxndale · May 7, 2010, 10:33 PM

W231/HP-38 for my 1911, and Trail Boss for my 45 Colt.

Ed_ · May 7, 2010, 10:47 PM

n-310 and home cast bullits

TXGunNut · May 7, 2010, 11:03 PM

.45ACP WW231
.45 Colt WW296
1858 Remington replica, 3F black powder
T/C Cougar (before the GM .54 barrel) 2F or 3F black powder, 777
.45-70 Guide Gun 2400
.45-70 BPCR Sharps replica 2F black powder

zxcvbob · May 7, 2010, 11:39 PM

In .45 Colt, it's a toss-up between Promo and Herco. Promo for light-to-middle loads, Herco for hot loads. (Unique would probably cover both) Cast bullets, of course.

Ruger Bisley-Blackhawk with 7.5" barrel.

Dustin0 · May 8, 2010, 08:05 AM

I like red dot in my 45s with 185gr hornday on top.

grubbylabs · May 18, 2010, 09:37 PM

Thought I would bring this up top since I am going to buy more powder and lead tomorrow.

DocAitch · May 19, 2010, 02:38 PM

CZ97 B, S&W 625(2), Ruger BH Convertible .45ACP/45Colt.
I use both Clays and W231. Clays seems to be somewhat cleaner, with similar recoil. If I cannot get one, I will happily use the other.
DocAitch

greco · May 19, 2010, 02:43 PM

I loaded some 230 hardball with some Winchester Super Field I had laying around. I like it just as well as my usual 6.5gr of Unique. Both loads (uniq and sf) shoot in the same place, and eject in the same place, so I can live with either. Not that big a deal. I may go to bullseye...but I don't have any laying around at the moment. What ever is handy.

CowTowner · May 19, 2010, 03:11 PM

W-231 w/ 185gr JHP in my Para LTC for practice loads and W-231 w/ 230gr FMJ in my Para Full Size PXT745E

Kevin Rohrer · May 19, 2010, 04:56 PM

Unique for both my 1911s: A Gunsite Custom Deluxe and an Colt Officer's Model, both in stainless.

Old Grump · May 19, 2010, 05:37 PM

4.5 gr bullseye and 230 gr lead bullets since the 70's for my accurate target loads. Haven't had any compelling reason to do other wise.

totaldla · May 19, 2010, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by grubbylabs

Thought I would bring this up top since I am going to buy more powder and lead tomorrow.

I've been pretty flexible since the Obama-scare as most of your choices were unavailable. What I discovered is that there are a lot of good powders for 45acp. I'm currently using Ramshot Silhouette (and happy) even though my all-time favorite is AA#5 (I don't do poofter loads).

Red_Eagle · May 19, 2010, 06:35 PM

I have a stainless steel Springfield "Loaded" 1911A1. I voted for Bullseye. But the ones I really use are SR-4756 for jacketed, and American Select for plated.

m&p45acp10+1 · May 19, 2010, 06:41 PM

I voted Bull's Eye. It is what works for me in .45 acp. I do like using Titegroup also. The Titegroup burns much cleaner than the bulls eye. It is just bulls eye works well with my home cast 200 gr. LSWC well so I use it. It shoots well in my M&P 45.

That'll Do · May 19, 2010, 10:38 PM

I use Bullseye, W-231, and Clays for 45 ACP. I load almost exclusively a 200gr LSWC, cast myself.

I have a pound of TiteGroup that I'm going to experiment with, as I hear lots of good things about it.

jeepster11 · May 20, 2010, 05:52 PM

universal clays for 200 grain swc and it shoots great cycles great but its a little dirty but that isnt to bad because i gotta clean the gun anyways.

mnhntr · May 20, 2010, 10:02 PM

I really like Accurate A5 and all the Accurate powders.

tac_driver · May 20, 2010, 10:25 PM

Glock 21SF with a LoneWolf barrel
Clays 3.7grs. under a Berry's 230gr. PRN
Reasons:
Clean burning
Soft shooting
Pound lasts a real long time
Very accurate

Crankylove · May 20, 2010, 11:44 PM

Bullseye is my #1 choice in both my .45's, followed closely by W231.

demigod · May 24, 2010, 12:07 PM

I've always used W231. But recently tried WST after reading an article on it. I get good running ammo at the listed MAX 4.9 grains.

I'll never understand people who load with powders that require 7 and 8 or more grains of powder.

That's like throwing money out the window.

rattletrap1970 · May 24, 2010, 12:12 PM

Is there anything that doesn't work in a .45? LOL

Stargazer · May 24, 2010, 05:19 PM

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I'll never understand people who load with powders that require 7 and 8 or more grains of powder. That's like throwing money out the window.

I thought the same way until I got into BFR's. I can load a 45 Colt with 10.5 grains of Unique and I get right at 975 FPS from my 4" RedHawk. If I want to increase the speed I have to go to a fast rifle powder like H110 or WW296. It takes 23.5 grains, over twice as much, but I now get 1100 FPS. Yes I could use 2400 and only use around 18 grains to get close to that 1100. Other powders use less and less but the velcoity drops off less and less as well.

Also a lot of times the current favorite load a fellow uses is the powder he has on hand at that moment.

View Poll Results: what is your first choice for powder.
Unique	25	16.89%
Universal	5	3.38%
Bullseye	28	18.92%
titegroup	15	10.14%
WST	2	1.35%
Clays	10	6.76%
Winn 231	49	33.11%
AA#5	12	8.11%
AA#7	1	0.68%
Accurate, which one?	1	0.68%
Voters: 148. You may not vote on this poll

May 7, 2010, 10:47 PM	#28
Ed_ Member Join Date: January 27, 2009 Location: Southwest Missouri Posts: 96	1911 n-310 and home cast bullits

May 7, 2010, 11:03 PM	#29
TXGunNut Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: If you have to ask... Posts: 2,860	.45ACP WW231 .45 Colt WW296 1858 Remington replica, 3F black powder T/C Cougar (before the GM .54 barrel) 2F or 3F black powder, 777 .45-70 Guide Gun 2400 .45-70 BPCR Sharps replica 2F black powder __________________ Life Member NRA, TSRA Smokeless powder is a passing fad! -Steve Garbe I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it. -Woodrow F. Call Lonesome Dove My favorite recipes start out with a handful of used wheelweights.

May 7, 2010, 11:39 PM	#30
zxcvbob Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2007 Location: S.E. Minnesota Posts: 4,720	In .45 Colt, it's a toss-up between Promo and Herco. Promo for light-to-middle loads, Herco for hot loads. (Unique would probably cover both) Cast bullets, of course. Ruger Bisley-Blackhawk with 7.5" barrel. __________________ "Everything they do is so dramatic and flamboyant. It just makes me want to set myself on fire!" —Lucille Bluth

May 18, 2010, 09:37 PM	#32
grubbylabs Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2009 Location: Hansen Idaho Posts: 1,465	Thought I would bring this up top since I am going to buy more powder and lead tomorrow. __________________ * (Swinging club) Whack! whack! whack! * Nope, the old nag's still dead . (Capt Charlie)

May 7, 2010, 06:41 PM	#26
RickB Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2000 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8,518	I've used most of the powders on the list, some for thousands of rounds. While I've been doing a lot of experimenting over the last couple of years - WST, Zip, HP38/W231, N310 - I have come back to Clays. It was a favorite, then I started getting very erratic performance. After finding nothing that works as well for my application (200gr @850fps), I'm giving Clays another chance. Cheap, burns clean, and light recoil at my power level.

May 7, 2010, 10:33 PM	#27
maxndale Member Join Date: January 24, 2010 Posts: 15	W231/HP-38 for my 1911, and Trail Boss for my 45 Colt.

May 8, 2010, 08:05 AM	#31
Dustin0 Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 701	I like red dot in my 45s with 185gr hornday on top.

May 19, 2010, 02:38 PM	#33
DocAitch Member Join Date: March 16, 2010 Location: North of Baltimore Posts: 60	CZ97 B, S&W 625(2), Ruger BH Convertible .45ACP/45Colt. I use both Clays and W231. Clays seems to be somewhat cleaner, with similar recoil. If I cannot get one, I will happily use the other. DocAitch

May 19, 2010, 02:43 PM	#34
greco Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2005 Posts: 125	I loaded some 230 hardball with some Winchester Super Field I had laying around. I like it just as well as my usual 6.5gr of Unique. Both loads (uniq and sf) shoot in the same place, and eject in the same place, so I can live with either. Not that big a deal. I may go to bullseye...but I don't have any laying around at the moment. What ever is handy. __________________ NRA Pistol, Shotgun, Rifle Instructor

May 19, 2010, 03:11 PM	#35
CowTowner Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2007 Location: Cowtown of course! Posts: 1,747	W-231 w/ 185gr JHP in my Para LTC for practice loads and W-231 w/ 230gr FMJ in my Para Full Size PXT745E __________________ NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, Home Firearms Safety, Pistol and Rifle Instructor *“Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life......”* President John F. Kennedy

May 19, 2010, 04:56 PM	#36
Kevin Rohrer Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2010 Location: Medina, Ohio Posts: 1,049	Unique for both my 1911s: A Gunsite Custom Deluxe and an Colt Officer's Model, both in stainless. __________________ Member: Orange Gunsite Family, NRA--Life, ARTCA, and American Legion. Caveat Emptor: Cavery Grips/AmericanGripz/Prestige Grips/Stealth Grips from Clayton, NC. He is a scammer

May 19, 2010, 05:37 PM	#37
Old Grump Member in memoriam Join Date: April 9, 2009 Location: Blue River Wisconsin, in Posts: 3,144	4.5 gr bullseye and 230 gr lead bullets since the 70's for my accurate target loads. Haven't had any compelling reason to do other wise. __________________ Good intentions will always be pleaded for any assumption of power. The Constitution was made to guard the people against the dangers of good intentions. There are men in all ages who mean to govern will, but they mean to govern. They promise to be good masters, but they mean to be masters. --Daniel Webster--

May 19, 2010, 06:35 PM	#39
Red_Eagle Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2007 Location: Western NY Posts: 598	I have a stainless steel Springfield "Loaded" 1911A1. I voted for Bullseye. But the ones I really use are SR-4756 for jacketed, and American Select for plated. __________________ My Calibers: 22 Hornet, 223 Rem, 22-250, 243 Win, 270 Win, 280 Remington Ackley Improved, 30-30, 308 Win, 30-06, 300 Winchester magnum, 7.62x39mm, 380 Auto, 9mm Parabellum, 38 Special, 357 magnum, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto, 45 GAP, 45 Auto, 12 & 20 Guage

May 19, 2010, 06:41 PM	#40
m&p45acp10+1 Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,930	I voted Bull's Eye. It is what works for me in .45 acp. I do like using Titegroup also. The Titegroup burns much cleaner than the bulls eye. It is just bulls eye works well with my home cast 200 gr. LSWC well so I use it. It shoots well in my M&P 45. __________________ No matter how many times you do it and nothing happens it only takes something going wrong one time to kill you.

May 19, 2010, 10:38 PM	#41
That'll Do Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 546	I use Bullseye, W-231, and Clays for 45 ACP. I load almost exclusively a 200gr LSWC, cast myself. I have a pound of TiteGroup that I'm going to experiment with, as I hear lots of good things about it.

May 20, 2010, 05:52 PM	#42
jeepster11 Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2008 Location: fairborn ohio Posts: 175	i use universal clays for 200 grain swc and it shoots great cycles great but its a little dirty but that isnt to bad because i gotta clean the gun anyways.

May 20, 2010, 10:02 PM	#43
mnhntr Senior Member Join Date: April 9, 2008 Posts: 972	I really like Accurate A5 and all the Accurate powders.

May 20, 2010, 10:25 PM	#44
tac_driver Member Join Date: April 14, 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 61	Glock 21SF with a LoneWolf barrel Clays 3.7grs. under a Berry's 230gr. PRN Reasons: Clean burning Soft shooting Pound lasts a real long time Very accurate __________________ http://home.roadrunner.com/~cuttingedgz/ 22/45 Ruger S&W 640 Glock 21SF,S&W 67 Combat,Colt series 80 Combat,Glock 19

May 20, 2010, 11:44 PM	#45
Crankylove Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2008 Location: 8B ID Posts: 1,753	Bullseye is my #1 choice in both my .45's, followed closely by W231. __________________ The answer to 1984 is 1776

May 24, 2010, 12:07 PM	#46
demigod Junior member Join Date: March 13, 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 1,129	I've always used W231. But recently tried WST after reading an article on it. I get good running ammo at the listed MAX 4.9 grains. I'll never understand people who load with powders that require 7 and 8 or more grains of powder. That's like throwing money out the window.

May 24, 2010, 12:12 PM	#47
rattletrap1970 Senior Member Join Date: October 13, 2009 Location: Torrington, CT. USA Posts: 299	Is there anything that doesn't work in a .45? LOL