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 whats your favorite 45 acp load
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07/25/10 02:48 AM
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I just got a Kimber 4in 1911. I have everything but bullets. Shooting paper for the most part will buy hp ammo when i carry it. Anyone got a favorite load, I've never loaded for the 45 and i have a couple handbooks but wanted a little info from someone who has a commander size. Happy with the factory ammo just a little pricy.
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Re: whats your favorite 45 acp load
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07/25/10 04:06 AM
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I reload my 45s with Rainer leadsafe bullets, titegroup powder, and winchester or cci primers. Great target rounds and alot cheaper than buying winchester white box for practice.
I shoot them thru a fullsize 1911 so not the commander model you are using.
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07/25/10 07:34 AM
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I reload my 45s with Rainer leadsafe bullets, titegroup powder, and winchester or cci primers. Great target rounds and alot cheaper than buying winchester white box for practice.
I shoot them thru a fullsize 1911 so not the commander model you are using. Same components here, except I use Bullseye. Love those Rainer bullets (price and quality).
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07/25/10 02:31 PM
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185gr Remington HPs with 6.0gr of W-231.
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07/25/10 06:54 PM
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5.3 gr. Titegroup
Federal 150 Primer
200 gr. Hornady XTP
Federal +p brass
1.227 COAL
0.469 - 0.470 taper crimp
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07/25/10 07:32 PM
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I reload my 45s with Rainer leadsafe bullets, titegroup powder, and winchester or cci primers. Great target rounds and alot cheaper than buying winchester white box for practice.
I shoot them thru a fullsize 1911 so not the commander model you are using. Same components here, except I use Bullseye. Love those Rainer bullets (price and quality).  Where are you guys getting Rainer bullets? $$$ Price
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where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul.�
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07/25/10 07:51 PM
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I get the Rainiers from Midway. I just got some 230 grains for $125 for 1000. Normally they are $140 per 1000
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07/25/10 08:00 PM
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Thanks going to need some soon.
Last I bought about 5 years ago were 36$ per 500 for RN cast 230grs. Should have stocked up then.
�Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in,
where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul.�
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07/25/10 08:33 PM
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Thanks, Those are some good sites. Think I am going to stick with the FMJ. Using the cast I sometimes get to much lead shaving unless I really open the case mouth up.
�Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in,
where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul.�
~ John Muir
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08/06/10 01:39 AM
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Precision Delta has 230 gr FMJ copper jacketed bullets for $116.00 per thousand shipped. You have to buy 2000 at a time, but you can mix and match calibers. My favorite load is 6.0 gr Unique, 230 FMJ bullet, CCI 300 primer, WW case.
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08/09/10 05:20 PM
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IPSC MAJOR LOAD - 900 FPS
5.8 grains WW231
H&G #68 200 grain SWC, Bevel Base, Hard Cast Bullet
Any 45 ACP Brass Case
Any Large Pistol Primer
Good Luck!
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08/09/10 05:24 PM
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Thanks, Those are some good sites. Think I am going to stick with the FMJ. Using the cast I sometimes get to much lead shaving unless I really open the case mouth up. Were you using a 0.451" or a 0.452" bullet? Were you using a bevel base bullet? I think I have loaded about 1,000,000 cast bullets in the past 20+ years. Never had that problem. *** Be sure to use a taper crimp.
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08/09/10 05:58 PM
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I was using 0.452" RN 230 slight chamfer with very little flare on case neck. I reset die an gave it more flare and I stopped get the shavings. Operator error.  *** Be sure to use a taper crimp. 
�Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in,
where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul.�
~ John Muir
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08/10/10 01:33 AM
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just picked up some 200 swc and using 5.0 gr. w231. Gun shoots well if i do my part.
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