Reloading 45 ACP with Bullseye

Deer Slayer 270 · January 6, 2007, 11:59 PM

For reloading 45 ACP with 230 grain FMJ bullet and Bullseye powder, how many graings of powder do you suggest. I know Bullseye has been out there for many years, but seems like every reloading manual has different data on maximum loads and velocity. I am very surprised that there is such a big discrepancy between various manuals. how do we know which one is accurate and which one is not.

But any way, do you guys have any favorite reciepes with this weight bullet and Bullseye?

pumpkinheaver · January 7, 2007, 12:19 AM

I use 5.0 grains.

firechicken · January 7, 2007, 10:19 AM

I like 5.0 also. I've tried from 4.6 to 5.4, and 5.0 gave me the lowest ES and SD and the tightest groups also. You might find something different with the FMJ, I use Rainier 230 RN plated bullets.

The Real Wyatt · January 7, 2007, 03:13 PM

5.0 grains of Bullseye works great for me behind a 230 gr. LRN bullet.

cheygriz · January 7, 2007, 06:03 PM

That 5.0 GR Bullseye load has been winnng national championships for many decades.

roc1 · January 7, 2007, 07:01 PM

Be 5.4gr.Lead SWC 200 gr bullets great target load and cheap to shoot.Plated bullets work great also as long as you do not overcrimp.
roc1

January 6, 2007, 11:59 PM	#1
Deer Slayer 270 Member Join Date: January 6, 2007 Posts: 49	Reloading 45 ACP with Bullseye For reloading 45 ACP with 230 grain FMJ bullet and Bullseye powder, how many graings of powder do you suggest. I know Bullseye has been out there for many years, but seems like every reloading manual has different data on maximum loads and velocity. I am very surprised that there is such a big discrepancy between various manuals. how do we know which one is accurate and which one is not. But any way, do you guys have any favorite reciepes with this weight bullet and Bullseye?

January 7, 2007, 12:19 AM	#2
pumpkinheaver Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 294	I use 5.0 grains. __________________ Just because your paranoid don't mean they aint out to get ya.

January 7, 2007, 06:03 PM	#5
cheygriz Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2002 Location: high up in the rockies Posts: 2,289	That 5.0 GR Bullseye load has been winnng national championships for many decades. __________________ If you think a mighty military force is expensive, wait 'til you see what a weak one costs.

January 7, 2007, 10:19 AM	#3
firechicken Senior Member Join Date: April 17, 2006 Location: Savannah, MO Posts: 224	I like 5.0 also. I've tried from 4.6 to 5.4, and 5.0 gave me the lowest ES and SD and the tightest groups also. You might find something different with the FMJ, I use Rainier 230 RN plated bullets.

January 7, 2007, 03:13 PM	#4
The Real Wyatt Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2006 Location: South Central KY Posts: 339	5.0 grains of Bullseye works great for me behind a 230 gr. LRN bullet.

January 7, 2007, 07:01 PM	#6
roc1 Senior Member Join Date: July 31, 2005 Location: Lubbock Texas Posts: 560	Be 5.4gr.Lead SWC 200 gr bullets great target load and cheap to shoot.Plated bullets work great also as long as you do not overcrimp. roc1