Favorite combo for accuracy

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I`ve reloaded a little and found that the slightest change in powder, lead brass,etc. can really throw your accuracy for a loop. A different brand of lead of the same weight and type can even build you a "flyer"

What`s your favorite combo of powder,brass,lead that you use to achieve the best performance and accuracy for your handgun caliber?

And is the difference worth doing it?

 

[strat81]

And is the difference worth doing it?

I'm a pretty lousy shot, but I have noticed better groups with Hornady XTPs in 9mm. I don't know if this is psychological; i.e., I'm shooting better because I'm taking more time to aim since I'm shooting expensive bullets, not bulk 115gr FMJ.

 

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strat

do you reload?

 

[strat81]

Yes.

 

[armoredman]

Hornady XTP in 9mm and 38 Spl, and Remington 115gr JHP in 9mm. I just started casting for both calibers, an so far the 38 loves LSWC cast 158gr Lee C358-158-SWC. I will be checking many other bullet styles, as casting is saving me hassle and money.

 

[strat81]

armordedman, which remingtons? The cheap JHPs, or the Golden Sabers. I've noticed my Walmart Remington UMCs look a lot like Hornady XTPs.

 

[stubbicatt]

Masterblastersbullets dot com is a good source for accurate target bullets. I have found that with a proper charge of the right powder these bullets will shoot better than I do.

I have also found that they seem to like a firm crimp in .40 cal.

4.7 grains of Titegroup 180 grain MB bullet, and whatever brass and primer and I'm good to go.

 

[Werewolf]

45 ACP

Most accurate loads by Gun:

Sig P220 - 4.4" Barrel - 4.2 gr HP-38, WLP Primer 230gr FMJRN OAL=1.2
Full Size 1911 - 5" Barrel - 8.6 gr AA#5 WLP Primer 230gr FMJRN OAL 1.25
Kimber Ultra Tac II - 3.25" Barrel - 8.6gr HS6 WLP Primer 230gr FMJRN OAL 1.25

What surprised me about this is that the slower burning HS-6 worked best in the shortest barrel but worst in the 4.25" Sig Barrel and OK in the 5" barrel. I would have thought that a faster burning powder like Titegroup would have worked best in the 3.25" barrel.

The AA#5 load is extremely accurate in the full sized 1911 but actually sucked in the Sig and was good in the Kimber.

HP-38 sucked for me in the 1911 and Kimber but works like a charm in the SIG.