Hi everyone,
I loaded some 200 Berry's FP bullets in .45 ACP using 4.2 Gr of Bullseye and went up to 5.2 Gr. I was looking for a light load for a Springfield GI model. I could not get any decent groups using that range of powder charge. The bullets measure .452" (I thought that they were .451")
An old timer at the range said that that particular bullet did not seem to stabilized with that gun, hence the poor groups (4-5" across at 15 yards). He recommended a different type of bullet.
I thought that it would be better if I tried a different type of powder, and the guy said that it would not matter. Before I spend more on bullets, do you think I should try a different powder? I have WInchester 231, Accurate #5, and Hodgdon Titegroup on hand.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
ASG
I loaded some 200 Berry's FP bullets in .45 ACP using 4.2 Gr of Bullseye and went up to 5.2 Gr. I was looking for a light load for a Springfield GI model. I could not get any decent groups using that range of powder charge. The bullets measure .452" (I thought that they were .451")
An old timer at the range said that that particular bullet did not seem to stabilized with that gun, hence the poor groups (4-5" across at 15 yards). He recommended a different type of bullet.
I thought that it would be better if I tried a different type of powder, and the guy said that it would not matter. Before I spend more on bullets, do you think I should try a different powder? I have WInchester 231, Accurate #5, and Hodgdon Titegroup on hand.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
ASG