Accurate 45 acp bullet

hounddogman · January 22, 2015, 07:59 PM

Looking for accurate 45 acp bullet anyone out there have a favorite?

steve4102 · January 22, 2015, 08:21 PM

200gr LSWC

Wreck-n-Crew · January 22, 2015, 08:26 PM

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200gr LSWC

X2 and my those pretty holes are so big and easy to see!

**Unclenick** · January 22, 2015, 08:29 PM

I like the 200 grain Hornady JSWC (currently named JSWS-CT). I see it listed only in 1700 bullet bulk and is currently on Hornady's suspended list while they catch up.

The 5 shot 25 yard group below was that bullet over 4.2 grains of Bullseye right after my Goldcup was fit up and didn't have a hint of rattle or wiggle anywhere. It was fired off a Hoppe's pistol rest using an Aimpoint sight.

hounddogman · January 22, 2015, 09:18 PM

Thanks you guys, I like the lswc in 45 colt from Missouri bullet co I was going to try the round nose in acp right now I'm using jacketed flat nose not to impressed thanks everyone

Nick_C_S · January 22, 2015, 11:56 PM

200gn LSWC.

I see a trend building.

5.0gns Winchester 231 - quite possibly the most accurate round I've ever loaded.

And yes: Nice big sharp round holes.

Jim Watson · January 23, 2015, 12:12 AM

Nosler or Zero 185 gr JHP.

The 200 gr SWC is a potentially accurate DESIGN. Getting them cast well enough to live up to that is the trick.

reloader28 · January 23, 2015, 02:14 AM

Another 200gr LSWC fan here. 200gr LRF would be next.

I disagree with Jim.
Very easy to cast and get great accuracy with.

1100 tac · January 23, 2015, 05:04 AM

What Nick CS said...

Mike / Tx · January 23, 2015, 05:33 AM

If your buying yes as mentioned above the SWC, but the weight might be more accurate in your pistol with the 185, the 200, or if you can find some the 215gr. I only mentioned the last one due to finding a mold for this weight and having shot some they are on par or possibly a touch more accurate than the 200's in my gun.

Other than that, I can't argue with what is posted above.

Blue Grass · January 23, 2015, 09:06 AM

It's hard to find a powder/load weight that doesn't work with a 200gr lswc bullet. My favorite powder is AA#5 but YMMV.

Jim Watson · January 23, 2015, 12:46 PM

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Another 200gr LSWC fan here. 200gr LRF would be next.

I disagree with Jim.
Very easy to cast and get great accuracy with.

But not all of us, or even many of us these days, hand cast our bullets.
I have never cast anything but low volume rifle bullets; just can't imagine cranking out bulk pistol bullets.

I have had two brands of commercial cast .45 SWCs that gave superior accuracy. Neither company is still in business. The current crop is kind of OK for routine shooting but I don't think it will do for 50 yard slowfire.

DaleA · January 23, 2015, 12:57 PM

Another vote for Hornady 200 grain lead semi-wadcutters.

For a long time (but a long time ago) my LGS used to have a pretty good price on them and I quickly settled on the bullet with a little bit of Bullseye for my standard target load. I've briefly tried some other loadings but always came back to this one. If I can't get Hornaday I get some other 200 grain lead SWC...the 185 grain bullets worked pretty good too but my favorite was the 200 grain bullets.

Hammerhead · January 23, 2015, 12:59 PM

Hornady 200 grain FMJ-CT (SWC) but is out of stock everywhere. I'm down to about 300.

I substitute the Rainier 200 grain plated SWC in guns with polygonal rifling, a very good bullet in it's own right.

zeke · January 23, 2015, 03:26 PM

230 Magtech jrn over 6.2 gns unique
230 lrn over 5.5 gns unique
200 lswc over 5.0 gns hp-38
255 lrnfp over 5.0 gns unique
200 lrnfp over 5.0-5.5 gns hp-38

1100 tac · January 23, 2015, 10:25 PM

4.7-5.0 Tin Star under 200gr Laser-cast swc.

Upstater · January 23, 2015, 10:29 PM

5.0-5.2 w231 under a hornady 200 gr. lswc here as well, works great in my stock Kimber govt. Model.

Clark · January 24, 2015, 02:31 AM

230 gr FMJ Montana Gold did the best 100 meter groups from a bull barrel rifle.

Shootest · January 24, 2015, 09:52 AM

I vote 200g lswc, also

serf 'rett · January 24, 2015, 09:58 AM

MBC 200 gr LSWC for me.

std7mag · January 24, 2015, 10:40 AM

I'm in the 200gr. LSWC group also...

Having said that, I have found that the Speer Gold Dots group rather well, along with every weight of the Nosler XTP family.

Essentially everything out of my 45 group well enough for me..

Hammerhead · January 24, 2015, 04:31 PM

Anyone shot the 200 gr Hornady XTP?

Gregory Gauvin · January 24, 2015, 09:03 PM

The 230 grain Berry Hard Cast RN over a 8 grain charge of HS-6 and WLP @ 1.250" has been my best performer. The RN doesn't punch clean holes like a FN, but does the job.

HS-6 is a slower powder and performs best at higher pressures, particularly in .45 ACP, so this particular load is stout, but not abusive. At least with standard spring rates.

Bart B. · January 25, 2015, 09:04 AM

I doubt any .45 ACP bullet has shot as accurate as 185-gr. JSWC ones. Mild commercial match loads have tested well under 2 inches at 50 yards; some 5-shot groups under 3/4 inch.

January 22, 2015, 07:59 PM	#1
hounddogman Member Join Date: September 17, 2014 Posts: 69	Accurate 45 acp bullet Looking for accurate 45 acp bullet anyone out there have a favorite?

January 22, 2015, 08:29 PM	#4
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,131	I like the 200 grain Hornady JSWC (currently named JSWS-CT). I see it listed only in 1700 bullet bulk and is currently on Hornady's suspended list while they catch up. The 5 shot 25 yard group below was that bullet over 4.2 grains of Bullseye right after my Goldcup was fit up and didn't have a hint of rattle or wiggle anywhere. It was fired off a Hoppe's pistol rest using an Aimpoint sight. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle Last edited by Unclenick; January 24, 2015 at 10:25 AM. Reason: completing name information

January 22, 2015, 11:56 PM	#6
Nick_C_S Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,541	200gn LSWC. I see a trend building. 5.0gns Winchester 231 - quite possibly the most accurate round I've ever loaded. And yes: Nice big sharp round holes. __________________ Gun control laws benefit only criminals and politicians - but then, I repeat myself. Life Member, National Rifle Association

January 23, 2015, 05:33 AM	#10
Mike / Tx Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2000 Posts: 2,102	If your buying yes as mentioned above the SWC, but the weight might be more accurate in your pistol with the 185, the 200, or if you can find some the 215gr. I only mentioned the last one due to finding a mold for this weight and having shot some they are on par or possibly a touch more accurate than the 200's in my gun. Other than that, I can't argue with what is posted above. __________________ LAter, Mike / TX

January 22, 2015, 08:21 PM	#2
steve4102 Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,961	200gr LSWC

January 22, 2015, 09:18 PM	#5
hounddogman Member Join Date: September 17, 2014 Posts: 69	Thanks you guys, I like the lswc in 45 colt from Missouri bullet co I was going to try the round nose in acp right now I'm using jacketed flat nose not to impressed thanks everyone

January 23, 2015, 12:12 AM	#7
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,626	Nosler or Zero 185 gr JHP. The 200 gr SWC is a potentially accurate DESIGN. Getting them cast well enough to live up to that is the trick.

January 23, 2015, 02:14 AM	#8
reloader28 Senior Member Join Date: October 13, 2009 Location: nw wyoming Posts: 1,061	Another 200gr LSWC fan here. 200gr LRF would be next. I disagree with Jim. Very easy to cast and get great accuracy with.

January 23, 2015, 05:04 AM	#9
1100 tac Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2012 Posts: 299	What Nick CS said...

January 23, 2015, 09:06 AM	#11
Blue Grass Senior Member Join Date: August 12, 2009 Posts: 398	It's hard to find a powder/load weight that doesn't work with a 200gr lswc bullet. My favorite powder is AA#5 but YMMV.

January 23, 2015, 12:57 PM	#13
DaleA Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2002 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 5,340	Another vote for Hornady 200 grain lead semi-wadcutters. For a long time (but a long time ago) my LGS used to have a pretty good price on them and I quickly settled on the bullet with a little bit of Bullseye for my standard target load. I've briefly tried some other loadings but always came back to this one. If I can't get Hornaday I get some other 200 grain lead SWC...the 185 grain bullets worked pretty good too but my favorite was the 200 grain bullets.

January 23, 2015, 12:59 PM	#14
Hammerhead Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,432	Hornady 200 grain FMJ-CT (SWC) but is out of stock everywhere. I'm down to about 300. I substitute the Rainier 200 grain plated SWC in guns with polygonal rifling, a very good bullet in it's own right.

January 23, 2015, 03:26 PM	#15
zeke Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 1999 Location: NW Wi Posts: 1,680	230 Magtech jrn over 6.2 gns unique 230 lrn over 5.5 gns unique 200 lswc over 5.0 gns hp-38 255 lrnfp over 5.0 gns unique 200 lrnfp over 5.0-5.5 gns hp-38

January 23, 2015, 10:25 PM	#16
1100 tac Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2012 Posts: 299	4.7-5.0 Tin Star under 200gr Laser-cast swc.

January 23, 2015, 10:29 PM	#17
Upstater Junior Member Join Date: March 30, 2013 Posts: 3	5.0-5.2 w231 under a hornady 200 gr. lswc here as well, works great in my stock Kimber govt. Model.

January 24, 2015, 02:31 AM	#18
Clark Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 1999 Location: WA, the ever blue state Posts: 4,678	230 gr FMJ Montana Gold did the best 100 meter groups from a bull barrel rifle.

January 24, 2015, 09:52 AM	#19
Shootest Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2011 Location: Just outside Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 722	I vote 200g lswc, also

January 24, 2015, 09:58 AM	#20
serf 'rett Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2009 Location: Stuttgart, AR Posts: 1,569	MBC 200 gr LSWC for me.

January 24, 2015, 10:40 AM	#21
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,609	I'm in the 200gr. LSWC group also... Having said that, I have found that the Speer Gold Dots group rather well, along with every weight of the Nosler XTP family. Essentially everything out of my 45 group well enough for me..

January 24, 2015, 04:31 PM	#22
Hammerhead Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,432	Anyone shot the 200 gr Hornady XTP?

January 24, 2015, 09:03 PM	#23
Gregory Gauvin Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2009 Posts: 368	The 230 grain Berry Hard Cast RN over a 8 grain charge of HS-6 and WLP @ 1.250" has been my best performer. The RN doesn't punch clean holes like a FN, but does the job. HS-6 is a slower powder and performs best at higher pressures, particularly in .45 ACP, so this particular load is stout, but not abusive. At least with standard spring rates.

January 25, 2015, 09:04 AM	#24
Bart B. Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2009 Posts: 8,927	I doubt any .45 ACP bullet has shot as accurate as 185-gr. JSWC ones. Mild commercial match loads have tested well under 2 inches at 50 yards; some 5-shot groups under 3/4 inch.