SMSI Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) What bullets, primers and powder for 45 SS? And what powder charge? Want to make major but not much more. 1911 5". I do not intend to use uncounted lead. Otherwise I'm open to all suggestions. Thanks! Edited September 3, 2017 by SMSI More info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Uncoated lead, perhaps ??? Try 200gr "coated" LSWC with around 4.2 grs of Clays. You may need to experiment with the load as I use Australian Clays and the only Clays now available is Canadian (unless you have some or find an individual who wants to part with some). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synchronicity Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 It may be more than you want, but I get 178 with 230gn Blue Bullets, 4.5gn Bullseye, and CCI LPP with Winchester brass @ 1.26 OAL. This works in my pistols, but start lower and YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noylj Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) What is .45 SS? Coated lead: Precision Bullets Jacketed: Precision Delta Plated: If you must, look for 0.452" bullets. RMR is good place to start Powder: N310, Solo 1000, N320, 231/HP38, AA2. Anything faster than AA5 works well. Major PF: Use your manual and calculate PF. Hard not to shoot major with the .45. You can load down to reach whatever PF you want with the fast powder you'll be using. You can even look at a 250gn JHP and ~4.5gn of AA2... Edited September 4, 2017 by noylj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs62 Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Here's a load I like for my .45 5" single stack: Precision Delta 230 gr FMJ, 4.6 gr of Bullseye, 1.260", CCI 300 LPP. It makes 175PF and is soft shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltherppq Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 i am using 200 plated 4.8 gr tg 1.125 230 pkated 4.5 gr tg 1.126 after using cabelas gc(80$ for 100), 230 ~6c/bullets, great deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austings Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 On 10/13/2017 at 9:57 PM, waltherppq said: i am using 200 plated 4.8 gr tg 1.125 230 pkated 4.5 gr tg 1.126 after using cabelas gc(80$ for 100), 230 ~6c/bullets, great deal This is exactly my load. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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