Jody Waring Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Going to break into IPSC Classic division with my Springfield Armory NM .45ACP. Was wondering, with the IPSC factor of 170, can anyone recommend some good loads using 200gr SWC and 230gr LRN, and plated projectiles? I bought a few pounds of WST powder as I have read a lot of shooters like it with .45 and cast bullets. I appreciate hearing your input, and can't wait to get started! On another note, is WST fairly soft shooting compared to other powders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z40acp Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 (edited) WST is a very good powder. If the 200 grain bullet you have is like a H&G 68 SWC, try 4.8 grains WST at 1.255 oal. Edited July 1, 2012 by z40acp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteinct Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 I also use WST for a 45 load. However I dont chrono mine so I can tell you the power factor. The most accurate load for my S+W 1911 is 4.4 grains of WST under a 200 grain precision LRN bullet. It doesn't have much knockdown power but is very quick when shooting plates. To shoot pins I need to add more powder, I'm slowly adding more each batch. I have some that are 4.9 grains and work well but thatis top end according to some sources. the higher loads aren't as accurate for me. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jody Waring Posted July 1, 2012 Author Share Posted July 1, 2012 Sounds very encouraging so far! Any experience with 230gr bullets? Going to load some 200's today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3ddiver Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 I just started loading 230MG JHP with WST. 4.5 grains and it was shooting 750-770 fps. It shoots really nice but I am going to have to bump it up a little for the power factor cushion. I dont know about accuracy yet because I just started and ran these across the chrono. It was also 100+ degrees out and I dont know about temp sensitivity of the WST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
See_Archie_Shoot Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I had my loads run across the chrono at the SC Sectional and at Area 6. I made 170pf with 4.7grns of WST under 200grn bayou round nose bullets. I think they are a very soft shooting round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artsville Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 I just started loading 230MG JHP with WST. 4.5 grains and it was shooting 750-770 fps. It shoots really nice but I am going to have to bump it up a little for the power factor cushion. I dont know about accuracy yet because I just started and ran these across the chrono. It was also 100+ degrees out and I dont know about temp sensitivity of the WST. 748.6fps PF 172.2 4.7gr 62Fdegrees Current Major Load 230gr RN Extremz Plated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigamortis Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 4.2 gr WST under 230gr cast lead here gives me 172pf at 70 degrees. Recoil is just barely sharper than the same speed with Clays, so it is still a rather soft shooter. WST is inverse temp sensitive, so the hotter it gets, it will slow down a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
et45 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Precision black coated bullet 200gr swc 1.250 oal 5.0 grs WST,avg vel 880 fps in a Springfield 1911. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G T Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 4.2 WST, 230 precision black bullets, 1.23 172pf at 100 degrees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prreed10 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 4.2 of WST and a 230gr BBI got 172 PF out of my 5" Colt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jody Waring Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 Thanks for the replies! Are the 230's any softer shooting than the 200's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G T Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I like 230's better, seems softer. But that's this schmucks opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReedyMod1 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I also like WST,I have reloaded 230 FMJ and just moved to Berrys 230gr RN.I worked the load up from 4.4 gr to 4.8 gr seated at 1.255, very nice to shoot, low recoil and clean. I also reloaded some 230gr xtreme hp which are also plated, I loaded them with 4.5 to 4.6 gr at 1.235 same as the other soft shooting. I dont have a crono so cant help you there, 4.6 gr should give you 800fps in 5in guns ( Thanks Fredj338 ),seated to 1.255, You can go to 4.8gr as max w/ WST, makes right near ball equiv @ 1.255" w/ a 230grRNFMJ. ( Thanks Fredj338 ) Hope this helps some just as you know work the load up, stay safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jody Waring Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 Wow! thanks for all the tips guys! I will be loading some 200 gr SWC, 230 LRN and some 230 gr plated projectiles. Can't wait to try it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h8dirt Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I've shot 'em all. I like WST as good as any and better than most powders. And, it fouls the least of all I've tried. VVN310 was next best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roostershooter Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 I've shot 'em all. I like WST as good as any and better than most powders. And, it fouls the least of all I've tried. VVN310 was next best. WST is a good powder, but it is dirty. I do like it for the fact that it is grayish white, so it makes it easy to see in my bullet seating station. I can eye it and see that it's not overcharged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMuscleBilly Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Bullet: Hornady 230gr HAP Brass: Mixed Primer: CCI Large Pistol 300 Powder: WST Grains: 3.9 O.A.L: 1.200 Crimp: .471 Average Velocity: 665fps Power Factor: 153,081 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMuscleBilly Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Bullet: Hornady 230gr HAP Brass: Mixed Primer: Magtech Large Pistol #2 ½ Powder: WST Grains: 4.2 O.A.L: 1.200 Crimp: .471 (± .002) Average Velocity: 726fps All my loads are out of a 5in 1911 guys Power Factor: 166,980 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMuscleBilly Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 (edited) Bullet: Hornady 230gr HAP Brass: Mixed Primer: CCI Large Pistol 300 Powder: WST Grains: 4.5 O.A.L: 1.200 Crimp: .471 Average Velocity: 754 fps Power Factor: 173,571 Edited November 27, 2012 by MrMuscleBilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Small Towner Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Bullet: Missouri 200 gr lswc (18 bhn) Powder: 4.9 gr WST (was teetering between 4.9 and 5.0) Primer: Winchester LP Brass: Mixed OAL: 2.230" Crimp: .469 --This averaged 869 fps for a Power factor of 173. The Temp. outside was around 95. This was chrono'd at the 2011 Indiana Section Match. --I switched to Federal Large Pistol Primers and the Power Factor dropped to right around 170. This was done at A5 this year. Everything else was the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDGlock23 Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 All from 5" Gen4 G21 w/KKM bbl. 1x R-P brass and Win LP primers 200gr Missouri SWC, 5.0gr WST @ 1.250" = 920 fps avg 230gr Missouri SoftBall, 4.2gr WST @ 1.250" 791 fps ( 9 fps ES!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDD Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Bullet: Montana gold 230 gr cmj Powder: 4.3 gr WST Primer: Winchester LP Brass: Mixed OAL: 2.230" Crimp: .470 This combo has got me an average PF of 176 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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