45 Colt. 200 Gr RNFP or 250gr SWC??

[Rule3]

I started shooting my SW Mt Gun again. Been using 250 gr "Keith" style LSWC
Need to buy some more bullets and was thinking should I try the 200 gr RNFP in the coated softer BHN from MBC
This is just range shooting nothing special. I usually load 8-9 gr of Unique which is very accurate with the 250 gr bullets.
So what are the pros or cons of the lighter bullet if there is any? I shoot "target" loads not trying to "magnamize" the round as this gun will not take it anyway!

 

[whughett]

I hand cast both and prefer the 200 grain. Economy more than any thing else. They make the same size hole in the paper target, just a thought.

 

[forty_caliber]

The 200gr "cowboy" loads that I make are noticeably softer shooting out of my "Old" Vaqueros. Out of the Henry...only a mouse fart.

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[Slamfire]

Going from a 230 grain bullet to a 200 grain, or 185 grain, does reduce recoil in the 1911 and almost no Bullseye pistol shooters use 230's in competition unless they have to. Recoil leads to flinches and you really see flinching when you are holding a pistol with one hand.

In my revolvers, the recoil reduction from a 250 to a 200 is almost immaterial, as I use two hands, and I am not under pressure to keep all shots on paper at 50 yards. The "extra" speed and less recoil are basically meaning less and I am very happy with a 250/255 lead and 8.5 grains Unique.

 

[1KPerDay]

When I run out of my MBC250 RNFP I'm going to buy 200 grainers in the future, primarily for economy but I also note lighter recoil.

 

[Patocazador]

I shoot what is most accurate in my Blackhawk and the 250 gr. SWC in front of Unique is what rings my bell.

 

[Rule3]

Can't the MBC 200 gr bullet 45 ACP also be used in 45 Colt??

Is the Cowboy #4 the same bullets as the IDP #4 other than BHN hardness?

 

[Col. Cornelius]

Depending on your load, you might have to adjust your elevation.

There is a elevation difference between my standard 45 Colt 250gr and 200gr loads. The 200gr hits several inches lower at 25 yards (bullet exits barrel faster, at a lower angle of recoil).