Recommended 45ACP Target Projectiles?

[Mountain]

Did a search and the closest thread to this was from 2015. Probably time to update.

What's your favorite 45ACP target projectiles? Configuration and weight? Something like a 200 grain SWC? I like to cast for the less common stuff but for 45's I think there are plenty of options for cast and coated bullets. Or should I look at plated bullets? I'll be shooting a mix of paper and steel plates with 1911's and a P220. A load that cycles reliably and is relatively accurate is all I need. No need to push for powder puff nor snappy loads.

For now I have CFE Pistol powder, though I'm open to others. I have a pile of brass, the powder, primers, and now thanks to a nice NES Karma a nice set of RCBS carbide dies. Time for me to start loading and stop buying skinflint factory ammo.

Many thanks for any advice.

 

[nstassel]

I only shoot 200 swc from ibejiheads or summit. They're a bit cheaper and lighter to haul than 230s. Accuracy is good with wst.

 

[DW357]

Did a search and the closest thread to this was from 2015. Probably time to update.

What's your favorite 45ACP target projectiles? Configuration and weight? Something like a 200 grain SWC? I like to cast for the less common stuff but for 45's I think there are plenty of options for cast and coated bullets. Or should I look at plated bullets? I'll be shooting a mix of paper and steel plates with 1911's and a P220. A load that cycles reliably and is relatively accurate is all I need. No need to push for powder puff nor snappy loads.

For now I have CFE Pistol powder, though I'm open to others. I have a pile of brass, the powder, primers, and now thanks to a nice NES Karma a nice set of RCBS carbide dies. Time for me to start loading and stop buying skinflint factory ammo.

Many thanks for any advice.

Summit City Bullets .45 ACP 200 Grains SWC Hi-Tek coated cast lead bullets

These Summit City Bullets 45 caliber, .452" diameter, 200 grain Semi-Wadcutter (SWC) polymer coated cast lead bullets are made from 92-6-2 commercial casting alloy and coated with Hi-Tek Heat Set Supercoat that molecularly bonds to the lead encasing

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Use coupon summit10%

 

[P-14]

For competition, 185 gr. lead swc. For carry, Remington Golden Sabers 230 gr. - HANDS DOWN. The brass jacket goes through walls and windshields. 185 is good, too!

 

[Lennypeters]

185 grain lswc. It doesn't matter who makes them as long as the weight is consistent.

 

[houdini]

230

 

[Palladin]

230 for target/pins
185 hp for carry

 

[allen-1]

230 over vn320

 

[John4166]

200g round nose flat point coated lead, I ordered them by mistake once , have been using them since.

 

[Knob Creek]

200 Gr. RNFP. Use them in .45 Colt and .45 ACP.

 

[Stee]

200 gr swc

 

[whacko]

Zero brand 200 grain swc over 4.6 grains bullseye. That load has been around for bullseye shooting forever.....and there is a reason for it.

 

[mac1911]

Did a search and the closest thread to this was from 2015. Probably time to update.

What's your favorite 45ACP target projectiles? Configuration and weight? Something like a 200 grain SWC? I like to cast for the less common stuff but for 45's I think there are plenty of options for cast and coated bullets. Or should I look at plated bullets? I'll be shooting a mix of paper and steel plates with 1911's and a P220. A load that cycles reliably and is relatively accurate is all I need. No need to push for powder puff nor snappy loads.

For now I have CFE Pistol powder, though I'm open to others. I have a pile of brass, the powder, primers, and now thanks to a nice NES Karma a nice set of RCBS carbide dies. Time for me to start loading and stop buying skinflint factory ammo.

Many thanks for any advice.

I like 185 gn SWC cast with what ever you got, I use clays powder, I load up until I achieve 100% function they are powder puffs for sure. For those trying to cut a few mili seconds off their time might not like waiting for the slide to cycle

 

[cookiecutter]

I typically go with 185 or 200gr copper plated ... just makes the whole process a tad cleaner than LSWC FWIW, I also shoot them over CFE-P and through a P220 and 1911 types. All fun, no problems at all.

CC

 

[mac1911]

I typically go with 185 or 200gr copper plated ... just makes the whole process a tad cleaner than LSWC FWIW, I also shoot them over CFE-P and through a P220 and 1911 types. All fun, no problems at all.

CC

Sometimes I get lazy and lee tumble lube them. Nice and smokey ,lol

 

[Mountain]

Sometimes I get lazy and lee tumble lube them. Nice and smokey ,lol

I still want to make some smokey loads for the 03A3 and shoot them in a match.

 

[mac1911]

I bet lard would smoke well

 

[AMV]

200 gn blue SWC, 4.3 of clays, used for uspsa for years

 

[Mountain]

I bet lard would smoke well

Cast up some Ranch Dogs & lube with lard. Bacon grease? Would be funny if it smelled like bacon. Maybe mix with wax to thicken.

 

[mac1911]

Cast up some Ranch Dogs & lube with lard. Bacon grease? Would be funny if it smelled like bacon. Maybe mix with wax to thicken.

Mmm lubed with Pancetta Grease???

 

[Mountain]

Mmm lubed with Pancetta Grease???

LOL even if not Pancetta we know someone I would say yeah it's Pancetta grease.

 

[Stee]

200 gr swc from summers enterprises coated with 4.5 gr wst

 

[nstassel]

200 gr swc from summers enterprises coated with 4.5 gr wst

That must be very low velocity I load 5.1g WST.

 

[Stee]

4.4 is starting 5.1 max, I am running a 12.5 lb spring and all my 45's run like a sewing machine.. 25 yrd ppc course quick anchor for next shot, works wonderful. Averaged a 489/500 this year

 

[highlander]

185/200 gr home cast over Red Dot or HP 38/231 standard large or small pistol primer depending on case.

 

[Broc]

I reload these for 45 ACP using 5.4gr N320.

Missouri Bullet Company

Missouri Bullet Company offers premium lead bullets at affordable prices. We make hardness optimized bullets for the velocity of the loads you shoot.

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For 460 (which are also .452), I use RMR bullets and H110:
"45 230 Gr. Full Metal Jacket Round Nose"

I have roughly 100lbs of 45 bullets I cast that I need to lube, I just have been lazy to lube them and work a new powder load. I think I will work on that this winter.