Snowdog
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Yesterday I got the chance (read "time") to take my first reloads to the range. I found my RIA 1911A1 greatly enjoys 230gr Rainier plated HPs over 5.4 grains of Winchester 231 (once fired Win brass and WLP).
Though I haven't had the chance to chrono these yet, the felt recoil seemed on-par with the 230gr S&B FMJs I brought along.
I was most pleased with the discovery that my reloads were just as accurate as the S&B fodder, a manufacturer in which I hold in high esteem.
I also slapped together some 200gr LSWC over 4.5 grains of 231 and found them quite mild. Though I brought along only two magazines worth (14 rounds), I didn't have a single failure with these though I strongly suspected they'd hang up. Only drawback was the smoke involved from the lube.
I'm looking forward to the next trip to the range!
Thanks for all those who helped me though the reloading process.
Though I haven't had the chance to chrono these yet, the felt recoil seemed on-par with the 230gr S&B FMJs I brought along.
I was most pleased with the discovery that my reloads were just as accurate as the S&B fodder, a manufacturer in which I hold in high esteem.
I also slapped together some 200gr LSWC over 4.5 grains of 231 and found them quite mild. Though I brought along only two magazines worth (14 rounds), I didn't have a single failure with these though I strongly suspected they'd hang up. Only drawback was the smoke involved from the lube.
I'm looking forward to the next trip to the range!
Thanks for all those who helped me though the reloading process.