Tightgroup question 45 acp

kimbers rule · June 5, 2013, 12:53 AM

I've been using bullseye for quite a while in my .45 acp and am about out. I was wondering if you guys have had much luck with Tightgroup with 200 grn. cast and, or 230 grn. fmj? I'm loading for a Vaquero, a Kimber, and a 1991 officers model.

BigTex308 · June 5, 2013, 05:10 AM

My 1911s LOVE 200gr LSWCs under Titegroup. That's one of my go to loads.

Ike

Pilot · June 5, 2013, 07:17 AM

I used Clays, for years exclusively for .45 ACP, then I wanted a more versatile powder I could load 9MM, .45 Colt, and .45 ACP, so I tried Titegroup. I load 200 LSWC, 230 FMJ, 200 plated SWC for .45 ACP with excellent results. I haven't given up on Clays, but I do like Titegroup for its versatility and am getting great results.

spacecoast · June 5, 2013, 08:30 AM

4.7 grains of Titegroup makes a nice light load under a 185 LSWC, and has a heftier punch under a 230 gr. LRN.

g.willikers · June 5, 2013, 08:45 AM

Me three.
Clays, Titegroup, HP38/231, all work just fine.
Whichever is available.

kimbers rule · June 5, 2013, 10:20 AM

Thanks guys!

Crankylove · June 5, 2013, 12:11 PM

I load 4.5 grains of Titegroup under a 200 LSWC for my 3" and 5" 1911 for target loads..........always worked good for me.

I also use Bullseye, Red dot, and W231/HP38.............depends on what I have on hand at the time.

Mike40-11 · June 5, 2013, 04:44 PM

I load 4.3 gr Titegroup under 200 grain RNFP. Nice shooting load.

Old 454 · June 5, 2013, 07:53 PM

any one use Power Pistol ?

Mike38 · June 5, 2013, 09:22 PM

For .45acp, I load 4.0 grains of Titegroup with 200 grain LSWC bullets for a very accurate Bullseye load. Also same charge for 230 grain ball. Matter of fact, same load for 9mm 115 grain ball.

Hammerhead · June 5, 2013, 11:38 PM

Plus one more.
I think the .45 acp is the best application for Titegroup.
With thrown charges I get excellent consistency over the chrono and top notch accuracy out to 50 yards.

June 5, 2013, 12:53 AM	#1
kimbers rule Member Join Date: November 3, 2012 Location: State of Jefferson Posts: 95	Tightgroup question 45 acp I've been using bullseye for quite a while in my .45 acp and am about out. I was wondering if you guys have had much luck with Tightgroup with 200 grn. cast and, or 230 grn. fmj? I'm loading for a Vaquero, a Kimber, and a 1991 officers model.

June 5, 2013, 12:11 PM	#7
Crankylove Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2008 Location: 4B ID Posts: 1,770	I load 4.5 grains of Titegroup under a 200 LSWC for my 3" and 5" 1911 for target loads..........always worked good for me. I also use Bullseye, Red dot, and W231/HP38.............depends on what I have on hand at the time. __________________ The answer to 1984 is 1776

June 5, 2013, 05:10 AM	#2
BigTex308 Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 259	My 1911s LOVE 200gr LSWCs under Titegroup. That's one of my go to loads. Ike

June 5, 2013, 07:17 AM	#3
Pilot Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2000 Posts: 4,193	I used Clays, for years exclusively for .45 ACP, then I wanted a more versatile powder I could load 9MM, .45 Colt, and .45 ACP, so I tried Titegroup. I load 200 LSWC, 230 FMJ, 200 plated SWC for .45 ACP with excellent results. I haven't given up on Clays, but I do like Titegroup for its versatility and am getting great results.

June 5, 2013, 08:30 AM	#4
spacecoast Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2009 Location: Sunshine and Keystone States Posts: 4,461	4.7 grains of Titegroup makes a nice light load under a 185 LSWC, and has a heftier punch under a 230 gr. LRN.

June 5, 2013, 08:45 AM	#5
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	Me three. Clays, Titegroup, HP38/231, all work just fine. Whichever is available.

June 5, 2013, 10:20 AM	#6
kimbers rule Member Join Date: November 3, 2012 Location: State of Jefferson Posts: 95	Thanks guys!

June 5, 2013, 04:44 PM	#8
Mike40-11 Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 842	I load 4.3 gr Titegroup under 200 grain RNFP. Nice shooting load.

June 5, 2013, 07:53 PM	#9
Old 454 Senior Member Join Date: August 15, 2011 Location: Chesterton Ind. Posts: 839	any one use Power Pistol ?

June 5, 2013, 09:22 PM	#10
Mike38 Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2009 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 2,758	For .45acp, I load 4.0 grains of Titegroup with 200 grain LSWC bullets for a very accurate Bullseye load. Also same charge for 230 grain ball. Matter of fact, same load for 9mm 115 grain ball.

June 5, 2013, 11:38 PM	#11
Hammerhead Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,432	Plus one more. I think the .45 acp is the best application for Titegroup. With thrown charges I get excellent consistency over the chrono and top notch accuracy out to 50 yards.