Question about loading .45ACP

[gsc3zny]

I am loading .45 ACP with the following powder- Hodgdon Clays, along with a zero brand fmj fp bullet. On the winchester web site, under Clays load info, it only has for HDY FMJ FP info, which I assume means Hornady bullets. Does it matter the brand of projectile when reloading? thx

[Sennasixty8]

It does matter, however those two brands are high quality and built similar to each other. Make sure the projectile weights are the same for either make, otherwise your recipe will need to change.

[Bill Steele]

Personally, I don't think it matters. Bullet weight and construction is what I load to, I figure the OAL out if the profiles are different.

[alfred1222]

Personally, I don't think it matters. Bullet weight and construction is what I load to, I figure the OAL out if the profiles are different.

Exactly what I do

[frt96]

4.0 clays, 230 grain fmj or extreme plated shoot lights out in my .45

[emy]

do a sample load of ten rds each see which one your gun likes ( .5gr + and - ) Go by wt of the bullet

[gsc3zny]

Thx to everyone for the advice

[Full Clip]

Personally, I don't think it matters. Bullet weight and construction is what I load to, I figure the OAL out if the profiles are different.

Same, and I then work up from a minimum load.