Load for 230g FMJ .45ACP with Bullseye?

tjhands · February 1, 2006, 09:47 AM

Hi guys. On a whim I bought a pound of Bullseye for the first time yesterday. I'm planning on using either 230g FMJs or 230g hard lead. These will be shot from a Glock 21 and S&W 1911 respectively. I'm looking for accuracy only. Velocity and big BANGS! are not important.
Any pet loads out there for this bullet/powder combination? Thanks!

ripsaw · February 1, 2006, 10:56 AM

Numerous loads on line. 4.4 gr Bullseye with the 230 FMJ hardball cycles mine.
Good accuracy. Moderate recoil. See the links for guidance purposes. I shoot mostly lead that I cast myself. 4.0 Gr Bullseye for 200gr SWC and 230 Round nose.

http://www.reloadammo.com/
http://recipes.alliantpowder.com/rg....evolver&step=1

Ripsaw

tjhands · February 1, 2006, 11:42 AM

rip, thank you. That's a good starting point!

629 shooter · February 1, 2006, 01:00 PM

These were two that worked well for me in a Sig P220. The first is 10 shots @ 50 ft with a 230 hardball load of 5.0 of bullseye. The second is 10 shots @ 50 ft with a 230 LRN with 4.5 of bullseye. The second target also has a lot of 22 holes

Both were off hand targets.

pittbug · February 1, 2006, 01:33 PM

I use 4.5gr of bullseye with both 230gr RN and JHP in a 5" kimber (with 1.2" OAL). Never had any cycling, ejecting problems and this weekend I was shooting 2" groups at 35 feet offhand, which is my best so far.

edit: added OAL

Tim R · February 1, 2006, 08:14 PM

An old Bullseye load is with 4.6 grs of B/E under a lead 230 gr. R/N. I used to shoot 4.5 grs until I tried 4.6 grs. I watched the group shrink. My Springer 1911 loves these loads. My Caspian custom 1911 with a Kart barrel does not as it leads up pretty bad quickly. The Caspian though will out shoot anything in the brace with FMJ's.

tjhands · February 2, 2006, 09:09 AM

629, those are some VERY impressive groups at 50ft.

I went to the range this morning before work and shot some that I loaded up last night. In the Glock 21, 5.1g took the cake with 230g FMJ. In my S&W 1911, 4.3g turned in the best groups using 230g LRN.

I like this powder. It's now a toss-up for me as to what I prefer for .45ACP, Bullseye or W231. Well, since I just bought another 4lb keg of W231, I guess I'll use that up first.

Leftoverdj · February 2, 2006, 10:08 AM

Tjhands, the 231 meters better and seems to be taking over as the fast pistol powder of choice.

ripsaw · February 2, 2006, 01:55 PM

tjhands,

Its pretty hard to make a case for one against the other, Bullseye or WW231. WW231 is a reliable performer. I used to try loads that others said were good. I ended up with a large powder assortment and no miracle combination.
Over the years as it all was shot up I never replaced it. Just sticking with Bullseye which meters consistantly and is accurate. A buddy and I split 2 four pounders last year. I shoot Bullseye because it works well for ME. I also use it for .38 wadcutters. You saw the targets by 629 shooter. Its the practice he does as well as the powder. Load with Bullseye, get out there and practice, yours will look the same

Ripsaw

February 1, 2006, 09:47 AM	#1
tjhands Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2005 Posts: 1,718	Load for 230g FMJ .45ACP with Bullseye? Hi guys. On a whim I bought a pound of Bullseye for the first time yesterday. I'm planning on using either 230g FMJs or 230g hard lead. These will be shot from a Glock 21 and S&W 1911 respectively. I'm looking for accuracy only. Velocity and big BANGS! are not important. Any pet loads out there for this bullet/powder combination? Thanks! __________________ "If the sole purpose of handguns is to kill people, then mine are all defective." - Uncle Ted Nugent

February 1, 2006, 10:56 AM	#2
ripsaw Junior Member Join Date: January 29, 2006 Location: Upper Midwest Posts: 11	.45 230 Acp Numerous loads on line. 4.4 gr Bullseye with the 230 FMJ hardball cycles mine. Good accuracy. Moderate recoil. See the links for guidance purposes. I shoot mostly lead that I cast myself. 4.0 Gr Bullseye for 200gr SWC and 230 Round nose. http://www.reloadammo.com/ http://recipes.alliantpowder.com/rg....evolver&step=1 Ripsaw

February 1, 2006, 11:42 AM	#3
tjhands Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2005 Posts: 1,718	rip, thank you. That's a good starting point! __________________ "If the sole purpose of handguns is to kill people, then mine are all defective." - Uncle Ted Nugent

February 1, 2006, 01:00 PM	#4
629 shooter Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2002 Location: IN , USA Posts: 967	These were two that worked well for me in a Sig P220. The first is 10 shots @ 50 ft with a 230 hardball load of 5.0 of bullseye. The second is 10 shots @ 50 ft with a 230 LRN with 4.5 of bullseye. The second target also has a lot of 22 holes Both were off hand targets. __________________ "One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors."

February 1, 2006, 08:14 PM	#6
Tim R Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2004 Location: God's side of Washington State Posts: 1,601	An old Bullseye load is with 4.6 grs of B/E under a lead 230 gr. R/N. I used to shoot 4.5 grs until I tried 4.6 grs. I watched the group shrink. My Springer 1911 loves these loads. My Caspian custom 1911 with a Kart barrel does not as it leads up pretty bad quickly. The Caspian though will out shoot anything in the brace with FMJ's. __________________ God Bless our Troops especially our Snipers.

February 1, 2006, 01:33 PM	#5
pittbug Member Join Date: July 28, 2005 Location: PA, Shoot: PA, OH Posts: 51	I use 4.5gr of bullseye with both 230gr RN and JHP in a 5" kimber (with 1.2" OAL). Never had any cycling, ejecting problems and this weekend I was shooting 2" groups at 35 feet offhand, which is my best so far. edit: added OAL

February 2, 2006, 09:09 AM	#7
tjhands Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2005 Posts: 1,718	629, those are some VERY impressive groups at 50ft. I went to the range this morning before work and shot some that I loaded up last night. In the Glock 21, 5.1g took the cake with 230g FMJ. In my S&W 1911, 4.3g turned in the best groups using 230g LRN. I like this powder. It's now a toss-up for me as to what I prefer for .45ACP, Bullseye or W231. Well, since I just bought another 4lb keg of W231, I guess I'll use that up first. __________________ "If the sole purpose of handguns is to kill people, then mine are all defective." - Uncle Ted Nugent

February 2, 2006, 10:08 AM	#8
Leftoverdj Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 2004 Posts: 934	Tjhands, the 231 meters better and seems to be taking over as the fast pistol powder of choice.

February 2, 2006, 01:55 PM	#9
ripsaw Junior Member Join Date: January 29, 2006 Location: Upper Midwest Posts: 11	Which powder ?? tjhands, Its pretty hard to make a case for one against the other, Bullseye or WW231. WW231 is a reliable performer. I used to try loads that others said were good. I ended up with a large powder assortment and no miracle combination. Over the years as it all was shot up I never replaced it. Just sticking with Bullseye which meters consistantly and is accurate. A buddy and I split 2 four pounders last year. I shoot Bullseye because it works well for ME. I also use it for .38 wadcutters. You saw the targets by 629 shooter. Its the practice he does as well as the powder. Load with Bullseye, get out there and practice, yours will look the same Ripsaw