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[target1911]

My load per the Lee manual
45acp 200swc
4.8gn titegroup min load.

Would it be dangerous to download to about 4.4 ???
This is just for target shooting.

The reason I ask is because I have seen data differ from load book to book.

 

[Linear Thinker]

Not a problem, if it will cycle your gun. I've used 4.5gr of Titegroup with 200gr SWCs in one of my bullseye 1911s, had no issues with a light spring, 14lb if I recall correctly.
LT

 

[cdrt]

The online Hodgdon manual shows a min load of 4.4 grains with a 230 grain FMJ bullet, so you would be okay. Velocity is about 744 fps. You might have to go to a lighter spring than 14 pounds but Brownells and Gil Hebard carry lots of different weights.

You have to remember the Lee Manual just lists data from other manuals; they don't do any testing themselves.

 

[target1911]

Thanks for the help.

 

[hotwheelz]

I have run titegroup all the way down to 3.8, but you can feel the slide cycle slowing down but I use 4.5 with a 200gr most of the time.