45 ACP reloading

[kcstott]

Reloading manuals do not say what the good loads are, just what the max charge is.

And only your gun will tell you what a good load is
By the way loading manuals tell you a lot more than just max load if you ever care to study them

[Bigedski]

200gr berrys semi wadcutter over 5 gr WW231, or 230 gr berrys round nose over 5.3 gr WW231

[kcstott]

Thank you to all that responded with suggestions. Reloading manuals are good, and do provide minimum and maximum load values. But only through time and experimentation within the parameters of the manuals do you get the best workable loads. I'm not trying to reinvent the wheel, so asking advise from those who have spent the time has always been advantageous. There is a lot of good information out there if you just ask.

And this is why reloading is not for everyone.

Someone is trying to be lazy and you guys want to justify the practice. Good luck with that crap

[nedro]

And this is why reloading is not for everyone.

Someone is trying to be lazy and you guys want to justify the practice. Good luck with that crap

You seem to think that you need to work up loads for each and every gun you own in the same caliber.
For most people, a Good load is just fine.
If you want to chase the Unicorn, by all means, go for it. I do that myself.
But to say you can't use someone else's load data safely and with common accuracy is just wrong.
Nothing wrong with suggesting a certain bullet and powder combination.
OP, just start low and work up.

[allright]

Just saw this thread, and I'm new to reloading. I picked up some TiteGroup, and Berry's 200 grn plated FP. Anyone use this combination? If so, what is the best load you've found?

[nedro]

I've not heard of anyone who like Barry's bullets.
But I live a sheltered life, so who knows.
My comment just above yours was about giving a bullet/powder combo.
If you already have the combo, just look up the load data at Berry's web site or the powder web site. Or look at one of your reloading manuals. Them make up a good ladder and see.
In this case I would agree with kcstott. Work up a load and check it out.

[kcstott]

You seem to think that you need to work up loads for each and every gun you own in the same caliber.
For most people, a Good load is just fine.
If you want to chase the Unicorn, by all means, go for it. I do that myself.
But to say you can't use someone else's load data safely and with common accuracy is just wrong.
Nothing wrong with suggesting a certain bullet and powder combination.
OP, just start low and work up.

[nedro]

My POV is from reloading 6.8 SPC.
The manuals have not caught up with the reality of this round.
We continue to make our own load data to share with others.
The caveat is always, "Start out low and work up."

[Lead Waster]

200 gn H&G 68 profile Semi Wadcutters, with Winchester WST (I can't recall exact weight, but around 4.7 ... do the research of course!) Shoots well for me in 1911s. But semi-wadcutters don't work well in my Glock.

[smallshot13]

200 grn Lee SWC, PC coated, over 4.2 grns Clays. Very accurate out of my 1911 officer, commander, and a CZ 97B.

[KahrMan]

Just saw this thread, and I'm new to reloading. I picked up some TiteGroup, and Berry's 200 grn plated FP. Anyone use this combination? If so, what is the best load you've found?

4.6 to 4.8 of Titegroup behind Xtreme 200 gr plated rn work fine for me. 4.6 might ba a tad light for some guns.

[pennstater]

200 grn Lee SWC, PC coated, over 4.2 grns Clays. Very accurate out of my 1911 officer, commander, and a CZ 97B.

Bless you. Not many run Clays. I love that powder. Along with Unique.

[rm1911]

The best load in both of my 1911's is a Lee 200 gr LSWC over 5.0 gr of Bullseye.

[nukeandjuke]

200gr berrys semi wadcutter over 5 gr WW231, or 230 gr berrys round nose over 5.3 gr WW231

No way. No way do you use 5gr on a 200 and a 5.3 in a 230. the heavier the bullet, the less powder it takes. I think this is backwards.

[smoothy8500]

No way. No way do you use 5gr on a 200 and a 5.3 in a 230. the heavier the bullet, the less powder it takes. I think this is backwards.

Not necessarily...Maybe those are the "best" loads for that particular profile and weight in the gun that's shooting it.