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.45acp powder recommendations? any to avoid?

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Posted 17 April 2009 - 07:47 PM

I've done some reloading in rifle calibers and dabbled in 9mm long ago. whats a good powder to use for 45acp. and are there any to avoid? I have everything but powder. so I am looking for some advice from those more in the know than I. I do plan to get into some competition shooting this year at our local range. I am using std 230gr JRN slugs.

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Posted 17 April 2009 - 07:49 PM

Hodgdon Clays is a good one to use. Soft and clean. N320 is another good one.

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Posted 17 April 2009 - 08:54 PM

I imagine you will get just as many favorite powders as responses to your post. I load 231 for 9mm and 45 acp and WST for 40.

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Posted 17 April 2009 - 09:18 PM

Unique works for me, 9mm and .45.

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Posted 17 April 2009 - 09:31 PM

View Posttrodrig, on Apr 17 2009, 08:49 PM, said:

Hodgdon Clays is a good one to use. Soft and clean. N320 is another good one.

Thomas


Clays seems to be a very popular choice. I use it for a 230 gr. FMJ through my Kimber with a 14# spring and it is outstanding for "soft and clean". However, it will depend how you well you control recoil. Some like a snappy recoil, others like a softer and slower recoil. There is boundless info in the 45 ACP reloading area.

Welcome and good luck.

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Posted 18 April 2009 - 01:13 AM

thanks guys. I missed the reloading specific area. wondered why I didnt really find much data in this section. I'll figure it out eventually.

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Posted 19 April 2009 - 09:38 AM

I have loaded with Clays and Titegroup in my 45 mixed the 2 loads up in a mag and shot them could not tell the difference while firing. So I settled on Titegroup because that is what I load in my 40.


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Posted 19 April 2009 - 09:44 AM

I'm running Clays at the moment but have VVN320 for when the clays runs out. I've found the clays to be dirtier than I would like, so I can't imagine what the really dirty powders are like. I'm shooting FMJ with open lead base so that's probably contributing to the problem.
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Posted 19 April 2009 - 10:19 AM

Winchester 540 when it was around. Glad I still have 10lbs or so left.
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Posted 19 April 2009 - 12:30 PM

+1 on clays. 3.9gr 230gr LRN in my 1911, 4.1 230gr LRN in my 625.
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Posted 21 April 2009 - 07:30 PM

I am a big fan of W231 for 45 (and most other calibers as well, for that matter).

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Posted 29 April 2009 - 11:39 PM

I like Solo 1000

and Solo 1250

depends on the bullet weights.... 1000 for 230's and up
1250 under 230's
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Posted 30 April 2009 - 08:49 AM

I used 231 as a single powder for a few cartridges, including 45acp. However, I am not sure it is ideal for any of them. I now use Clays to push 230gr 45 bullets at major velocities, because it gives a relatively soft push. However, if I wanted more oomph than major pf, then Clays is NOT a good choice for me, since just about 0.2gr more powder flattened primers, which I take as a pressure problem. So, bad for pin loads, or even defensive loads.

Downside to Clays....my 550B has to be very clean and perfectly lubed for it to meter well.

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Posted 30 April 2009 - 06:49 PM

Many powders work very well in the .45acp, and I have used quite a few. Pick a powder that will work in more than one aplication. I am currently useing Clays because it what I use for shotgun also. Its cleaner than any other powder I have tried, but that doesn't really mater to me, I clean my guns after shooting anyways.

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Posted 03 May 2009 - 05:13 PM

i've used clays for years . clean, meters well. 4.2 gr behind 200 gr. moly coated runs real reliable. it's all i ever loaded. worked, no reason to experiment.

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Posted 04 May 2009 - 12:01 PM

I am a fan of W231 and Bullseye.

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Posted 06 May 2009 - 05:00 AM

anybody tried Ramshot's true blue with 45ACP?
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Posted 08 May 2009 - 09:46 AM

Might as well throw my two cents in. Win 231 and Unique

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Posted 08 May 2009 - 08:07 PM

I'd avoid "antique" (er - meant to say "unique") at all costs. Burns too slow, dirty as hell, smokes, temp sensitive and it stinks.

Designed before 1900, Unique might technically "work" - but like a Model T Ford that still "works," there have been superior developments over the past 100 years which accomplish the task better.

I prefer Solo 1000, Clays, and if you cant find either, then as a last resort, W231/Hodgdon HP38 or bullseye.
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Posted 09 May 2009 - 05:52 PM

View PostCarlos, on May 8 2009, 10:07 PM, said:

I'd avoid "antique" (er - meant to say "unique") at all costs. Burns too slow, dirty as hell, smokes, temp sensitive and it stinks.

Designed before 1900, Unique might technically "work" - but like a Model T Ford that still "works," there have been superior developments over the past 100 years which accomplish the task better.

I prefer Solo 1000, Clays, and if you cant find either, then as a last resort, W231/Hodgdon HP38 or bullseye.


Unique was reformulated a few years back. It's not like most of the "new" powders anyway. I still use tons of it without issue.

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Posted 10 May 2009 - 04:28 PM

My favorite is VN320.
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Posted 11 May 2009 - 06:36 AM

nobody has said it, WST. i shoot it in my 45s and it works really well. as soft as clays but less smokey with lead bulets


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Posted 11 May 2009 - 06:54 AM

N320 works for me .... i am a Revolver-Shooter
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Posted 15 May 2009 - 07:43 PM

For some odd reason I like the sound Power Pistol makes when I pull the trigger on 45ACP cartridge......... <_<

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Posted 16 May 2009 - 06:50 AM

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For some odd reason I like the sound Power Pistol makes when I pull the trigger on 45ACP cartridge......... <_<

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