xcelr8n Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I'm a Single Stack shooter. I've always shot my reloaded 200 gr LSWC. I've decided to spend a little more for jacketed bullets in an effort to leave some of the smoke behind. I'm looking at Montana Gold bullets and trying to decide between RN 200 and 230. I plan to use TiteGroup for powder with Winchester primers. With both loads making the same power factor, which bullet weight would you shoot and why? Thanks! PS. If you are using TG and one of these bullets, I'd be interested in hearing your charge weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbean Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Using Clays and 230 gives me the softest, easiest to manage recoil. While 200 is manageable, I love the soft push I get from the 230s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fltbed Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 To me, this is something you have to test out for yourself. Some people like the recoil impulse of the 200’s, some like the 230’s. After that decision is made, you can fine tune by testing recoil/mainspring weights or a flat bottom firing pin stop or tungsten guide rod. For me, I like jacketed bullets, but I can afford Poly/Moly’s. ( I’ve been using Bear Creek for years with great results). I’ll use Titegroup in the 45 acp but only if I’m out of WST. Hope this helps. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwoods Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 I mainly shoot 40 limited, but when I was preparing for single stack nationals, I got out my 45acp and I loaded up some 200 grainers. I liked the 230 grain the best. I thought I would like the snappier feel of the 200 grainers, but there is a reason why most people shoot 230 grain. It has a soft push to it. I shoot bear creek moly bullets also. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishin6061 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I changed to BBI 230gr from Lead 200gr swc and have never regretted it. Reasonably clean even with titegroup. I feel that my front sight comes back on to target with the push of the 230's faster than it does with the snap of the lighter bullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny7 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I am shooting a 200gr. swc with WST powder with a 14lb recoil spring and I like the snap of the light bullet. Shooting in a Para P14 if that makes any difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 230 gr Black Bullets over Clays powder. Accurate load the recoil is a nice soft push. I shoot the same load in all my 45s, Wilson & STI SSs and S&W 625 revolvers. Clean burning load just leaves a little soot on the revolvers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyshack Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 I shoot TG in my 9mm loads and my .45 acp. My .45 loads are 5.0gr TG under 230gr XTP JHP. TG can be a tad snappy, but always clean for me. Also seems to keep the inside of my brass cleaner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcelr8n Posted July 15, 2010 Author Share Posted July 15, 2010 I ordered a case of Montana Gold 230gr CMJ. They are more dough than LSWC or LRN but I'm looking forward to clean living... er... I mean, clean shooting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 (edited) I ordered a case of Montana Gold 230gr CMJ. They are more dough than LSWC or LRN but I'm looking forward to clean living... er... I mean, clean shooting! Is this right? $170.00 per 1,000 for 230gr FMJ? Thats crazy. I just went to order a case myself and about fell out of my chair. Booty Edited July 21, 2010 by Booty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 I ordered a case of Montana Gold 230gr CMJ. They are more dough than LSWC or LRN but I'm looking forward to clean living... er... I mean, clean shooting! Is this right? $170.00 per 1,000 for 230gr FMJ? Thats crazy. I just went to order a case myself and about fell out of my chair. Booty It's $150/K if you order a case. R, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 im shooting a 200 Moly SWC from precision over 4.9 of titegroup. 2,250 bullets for $206 shipped. I like that price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal1950 Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Precision Delta 230 FMJ are $116/K shipped but you need to order at least 2K at a time. http://www.precisiondeltasales.com/ Sal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny7 Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 My last ones were Missouri 200gr. swc. $89.00 per 1000 on my doorstep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broadus123 Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 I don't feel much difference between 200 or 230 I use 230 since they use less powder I use between 4.5 and 4.7 depending on the temperature pf seems to increase as it gets colder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueOvalBruin Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I normally shoot the 230gr bear creeks but I switched to the 200gr RN bear creeks because I wanted the faster cycling. After trying that for a few months I'm going to go back to the 230gr bullets. The 200gr solved my cycling issues but it wasn't worth the extra recoil. It was harder to make major with the powders I already had and the extra recoil demanded more from my grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz-0 Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 4.5gn of titegroup under 230gn RN FMJ at an OAL of 1.255 got me a decent feeling load at about 170-172pf depending on the weather. Accuracy was decent too. 15lb progressive recoil spring, 18lb mainspring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbh Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 The only ammo Iv'e shot out of my 45 is 230 acp. How does the the 185 and 200 shoot. Does the gun perform well,w/ lower grain bullets. Just bought the sa 45 loaded about 4 mos ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefG Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 (edited) The only ammo Iv'e shot out of my 45 is 230 acp. How does the the 185 and 200 shoot. Does the gun perform well,w/ lower grain bullets. Just bought the sa 45 loaded about 4 mos ago. BTT - would like to know also. I've been shooting 230 mostly and I just ordered some 185's. Edited October 23, 2010 by ChiefG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny7 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 My para P14 works like a champ with 200 gr. SWC. Runs very smooth with a little snap to it. I have not made any alterations to the pistol other than a new trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oak hill Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 200's for me! Push vs. snappy...... ah, they are just cheaper, so i can shoot more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerson Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I like 5.0 of Titegroup with a 200 gr SWC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalaur Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 I run Montana gold 230 FMJs with 4.6gr titegroup at 1.230 OAL, these shoot great out of my Kimber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezer Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I'm a Single Stack shooter. I've always shot my reloaded 200 gr LSWC. I've decided to spend a little more for jacketed bullets in an effort to leave some of the smoke behind. I'm looking at Montana Gold bullets and trying to decide between RN 200 and 230. I plan to use TiteGroup for powder with Winchester primers. With both loads making the same power factor, which bullet weight would you shoot and why? Thanks! PS. If you are using TG and one of these bullets, I'd be interested in hearing your charge weight. I'm shooting MGB 200 gr. JFP with 5.1 gr. TG and Winchester primers with a PF of 168 out of my Series 70 Govt. model. It is snappy though, it puts 2 fast aimed shots on a straight horizontal 1" line if I do my part. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmon Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 i like the 230s best. they just feel right. i never did like the SWC profile in the 45. .. i load jacketed bullets over clays or titegroup and cast and moly coated over WST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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