Well after a bunch of testing different rounds for use in my .45 ACP XDS for carrying, I've settled on 230gr Speer Gold Dots and 230gr Federal Hydra-Shoks. I haven't been able to sit down and research loads yet, but I would like to find some loads that will closely replicate this rounds so that I can handload up a bunch for practice purposes without breaking the bank, especially with the already short supply of each.
The bullet type doesn't much matter, just looking for something that closely replicates these 2 rounds that I can reload. Anyone have some starting points that will get me close? Like I said, I haven't had time to sit down a research specifics as to what they Gold Dots and Hydra-Shoks run for velocity and such, but it never hurts to get a starting point from others experience.
I haven't tested lead bullets in my XDS yet, but it is definitely another option for bullets. Otherwise I already have a variety of 230gr FMJ, Berry's Plated, and XTP's on hand besides some LSWC. Powders and primers are not a problem at all. I have a very large variety of pistol powders on hand (and can always get more if needed) and primers are plentiful.
The bullet type doesn't much matter, just looking for something that closely replicates these 2 rounds that I can reload. Anyone have some starting points that will get me close? Like I said, I haven't had time to sit down a research specifics as to what they Gold Dots and Hydra-Shoks run for velocity and such, but it never hurts to get a starting point from others experience.
I haven't tested lead bullets in my XDS yet, but it is definitely another option for bullets. Otherwise I already have a variety of 230gr FMJ, Berry's Plated, and XTP's on hand besides some LSWC. Powders and primers are not a problem at all. I have a very large variety of pistol powders on hand (and can always get more if needed) and primers are plentiful.