best powders for .45 ACP?

[Dux-R-Us]

As my stock of Unique is getting low, I am wondering if I should try a different powder. I am also of the mind if it is not broken, don't try to fix it. My load has been performing well for the last 5 years. 5.7 gr gives me major PF with 200 gr LSWC. And I shoot the 1911 pistol.

Experienced thoughts from the members?

Thanks in advance,

His Duckness, the Earl of Fen

 

[Wild Bill1]

I've found that 4.0 gr of Clays with a small pistol magnum primer under a 230 gr fmj is the softest shooting .45acp load I've come across while still barely edging into major. I don't have my load notes in front of me and I don't recall the o.a.l.

 

[mike cyrwus]

CLAYS, 231, TG

 

[poopgiggle]

I liked BE for 230gr cast lead 45. It also wasn't very smokey or dirty like BE with cast 9mm is. I think it has something to do with the lower pressure in 45.

 

[Scott Hearn]

WST works good too and it's available at the moment.

 

[Matt1911]

I haven't loaded .45 in a long time, but I always used Win 231

 

[Robusto]

I haven't loaded .45 in a long time, but I always used Win 231

So what are you doing with that hoard of WST, putting it on your Tacos?

5.1Grs. Universal FMJ 1.200" OAL

 

[Matt1911]

So what are you doing with that hoard of WST, putting it on your Tacos?

5.1Grs. Universal FMJ 1.200" OAL

I only sprinkle it on the tacos, most of it is used for the .40

 

[TerryKendell]

4 Grains of VV N-310
230 Grain RN X-Treme
CCI Primers (350)
Overall Length 1.225
Crimp just enough to remove the bell

 

[dennishoddy]

I use Unique in my .45 load, and still have most of an 8lb jug left that will likely last me until I'm growing daisy's.

 

[runawaygun762]

I'm going to try my Ramshot Silhouette and load down to minor PF so I can use my G41 in Production.

 

[SoCal1911]

All of my 1911 in 45ACP I shoot 200gr SWC Bearcreek moly coated bullets.
Using #231 powder, and accuracy is outstanding.

 

[Mike A]

All of my 1911s use ABB ( Anything But Bullseye ) AA# 2 is a good clean powder.