Poll, 200gr. or 230gr. for 45ACP 165PF.

[Derek45]

What do you prefer for 45ACP, 230 gr. or 200 gr.?

I used 200SWC for many years, but recently switched to 230.

[Sixgun]

I'd personally use a 185 gr going around 900 fps. I like the feel of lighter bullets going faster. YMMV

Ray

[TheOtherErik]

I was using 185lswc but went to 200 plated rn. THe sole purpose was for smoother feading which inturn allowed me to lighten up the recoil spring. I dont shoot it too often but the last batch i loaded up was 200g west coast under some clays.

[Sac Law Man]

In order to make 165 power factor, I like the idea of using a heavier bullet, I.E. the 230 grain. The heavier bullet equates to less powder, less recoil, less pressure.

[blkbrd]

It just depends on what shoots best for you and your gun, the timer tells the tale.

[MichiganShootist]

Robbie L. covers this pretty well on his www site.

He favors a light fast bullet if you are shooting a compensated gun (to get the pressure required to max. out the comps capability).

But for pistols without a comp. he suggets the 230 grain bullet at a slower speed.

I've converted from 200 to 230s for use in LTD. 10 and believe that lighter charge has helped me.

[TriggerT]

Yeah, what MI Shootist said..

Also, I switched from Montana Gold to West coast for $$ reasons, but noticed that with the softer jacketing, the recoil is less. I shoot too much indoors to go to lead, but this is pretty close.

[David Benzick]

230g lead bullet with a fast powder ( 4.1g Solo 1000). This gives a real soft recoil with a 12 pound spring in a five inch gun.

Dave

[Derek45]

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