Modern load for .45 ACP match and defense

yggorf · January 11, 2010, 09:05 PM

I've got some "pet" loads for my .45 1911, using Bullseye, Unique, and Titegroup for various bullet weights. Now I'm wondering if I could simplify to one loading for both pistol match shooting and self defense. And, I've heard that there are some new powders out there which may be better performing than my "old" loads. I know there are a million recipes (too many in fact), but what are the top contenders using modern powder for match/defense .45ACP loads. I can stick with 230 gr. jacketed HP like the Gold Dots.

Any good ideas?

Ed_ · January 12, 2010, 07:38 PM

200 gr. LSWC and 4.x gr. of VihtaVuori N310 powder good target load
and cheap!

Sorry missed the stick with 230gr jhp wish I could delete a post

Clark · January 13, 2010, 01:20 PM

I like lightweight wad cutter bullets in the 45acp.
Put some clean holes in the perp's lungs, and then out run him.

Edward429451 · January 13, 2010, 01:31 PM

I'm doing my part to help keep prices down for you fellows who like the jacketed stuff by not buying them and instead loading my own cast lead round nose bullets, which also assures me that I'll not be caught short if the jacket stuff ever goes away.

My most used load is the timeless classic of

5.5 gr WW-231
Fed150 LP Primer
any brass

Blue · January 14, 2010, 12:10 AM

I like 231 for a lot of things but especially 45ACP. My favorite SD bullet is 200gr. Gold Dots loaded at about 950 fps.

231 meters very well and is cost effective and clean burning

January 11, 2010, 09:05 PM	#1
yggorf Senior Member Join Date: April 17, 2009 Posts: 125	Modern load for .45 ACP match and defense I've got some "pet" loads for my .45 1911, using Bullseye, Unique, and Titegroup for various bullet weights. Now I'm wondering if I could simplify to one loading for both pistol match shooting and self defense. And, I've heard that there are some new powders out there which may be better performing than my "old" loads. I know there are a million recipes (too many in fact), but what are the top contenders using modern powder for match/defense .45ACP loads. I can stick with 230 gr. jacketed HP like the Gold Dots. Any good ideas?

January 12, 2010, 07:38 PM	#2
Ed_ Member Join Date: January 27, 2009 Location: Southwest Missouri Posts: 96	200 gr. LSWC and 4.x gr. of VihtaVuori N310 powder good target load and cheap! Sorry missed the stick with 230gr jhp wish I could delete a post Last edited by Ed_; January 12, 2010 at 07:45 PM. Reason: Didnt read the OP's post correctly

January 14, 2010, 12:10 AM	#5
Blue Senior Member Join Date: June 6, 2009 Posts: 113	Pet powder and bullet for SD I like 231 for a lot of things but especially 45ACP. My favorite SD bullet is 200gr. Gold Dots loaded at about 950 fps. 231 meters very well and is cost effective and clean burning

January 13, 2010, 01:20 PM	#3
Clark Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 1999 Location: WA, the ever blue state Posts: 4,678	I like lightweight wad cutter bullets in the 45acp. Put some clean holes in the perp's lungs, and then out run him.

January 13, 2010, 01:31 PM	#4
Edward429451 Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,494	I'm doing my part to help keep prices down for you fellows who like the jacketed stuff by not buying them and instead loading my own cast lead round nose bullets, which also assures me that I'll not be caught short if the jacket stuff ever goes away. My most used load is the timeless classic of 5.5 gr WW-231 Fed150 LP Primer any brass