Loading info needed for SWC 45ACP

[Katitmail]

I want to try lead SWC bullets in my 1911 but not sure what OAL to use for loading. Anyone care to share your data?

It's IDP#1 bullet from Missouri bullet co.

Also, I wonder what is the safe starting load using BullsEye powder.

 

[steve4102]

OAL is firearm and bullet specific. What works in mine may or may not work in yours.

Here is how it's done.

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=506678

 

[USSR]

OAL is firearm and bullet specific. What works in mine may or may not work in yours.

+1.

Don

 

[RealGun]

Seat one with the FMJ setting and measure OAL. Go from there, checking with your mags and your gun.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Load the longest OAL you can and still pass the PLUNK test. If you have more than 1 gun make sure the ammo will work in all of them before you load a batch.

 

[Katitmail]

I have 1 gun only. I guess I will try same setup as RN. Will 4gr of bullseye be a safe starting load? To make power factor I use 4.4 with 230gr RN

 

[steve4102]

I have 1 gun only. I guess I will try same setup as RN. Will 4gr of bullseye be a safe starting load?

What do your Manual(s) say?

Read this.
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=506678

 

[RealGun]

I am happily running 4.6 g, same powder and bullet, so I wonder if you should just stick with the 4.4g load for now. My 230g FMJ is 5.2g but that's bullseye, not IDPA.