Airframe Mech Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I've used alot of Unique for my cast 230grain RN and like it. I have 1000 185 SWC lead cast bullets. I could't find the reccomended load with the Unique. I tried 5 grains and just wasn't enough umpf. Failed to cycle a few times and ejected brass right at my feet. Any exprience with these bullets?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg in VA Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I used to shoot them in a SS with a single port comp, they would shoot better than anything else. I used AA #5 and it was always single digit numbers (sd) across the chronograph. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Man Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 WST was my favorite powder with 185 GRN lead. FM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wide45 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 WST was my favorite powder with 185 GRN lead.FM Yep. Started loading them again after a long time away from .45 Got to chrono up a new load, 180 pf is a little overkill these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEADEYE Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 the 185 gr with Unique calls for between 5.0 &7.5 grs you were/are at the bottom of the book try 6.0 and see what you get, good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airframe Mech Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 the 185 gr with Unique calls for between 5.0 &7.5 grs you were/are at the bottom of the book try 6.0 and see what you get, good luck Nice find, where did you find it? I looked at the Alliant web site and everywhere else and couldn't find anything for Unique and 185SWC. I was thinking of going 5.4 gr and 5.6 of the Unique and see what it does and then up more if needed. Thanks fr the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEADEYE Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 (edited) the 185 gr with Unique calls for between 5.0 &7.5 grs you were/are at the bottom of the book try 6.0 and see what you get, good luck Nice find, where did you find it? I looked at the Alliant web site and everywhere else and couldn't find anything for Unique and 185SWC. I was thinking of going 5.4 gr and 5.6 of the Unique and see what it does and then up more if needed. Thanks fr the information. the Lyman handbook has the most info for cast bullett loads around. I usually start at the mid point on any powder charge and adjust from there rather than the bottom, my rule of thumb because most books are consirvative anyways..... Edited January 30, 2008 by DEADEYE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman711 Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 5.3 grs. Nitro 100 always worked very good for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 In my expereince Unique is a bit too slow burning for a 45 ACP. I prefer such powders as VV N-310, WST, American Select, Bullseye or Clays. A slightly slower powder like W-231 is also preferrred by many shooters. For the 185 gr. LSWC if ind that 3.8 gr. VV N-310 withe Winchester WLP primner to provide ca. 790 fps with outstanding accuracy out to 50 yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allgoodhits Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I've used alot of Unique for my cast 230grain RN and like it. I have 1000 185 SWC lead cast bullets. I could't find the reccomended load with the Unique. I tried 5 grains and just wasn't enough umpf. Failed to cycle a few times and ejected brass right at my feet. Any exprience with these bullets?? 3.6-3.8gr Clays 4.1-4.3 gr WST Clays and WST work for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEADEYE Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Not to confuse things I also use 700-x with good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airframe Mech Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 6 grains seems to work well. The OAL is down to 1.22 and I still have a few that fail to chamber, can I go 1.21 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEADEYE Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 (edited) 6 grains seems to work well. The OAL is down to 1.22 and I still have a few that fail to chamber, can I go 1.21 ? I'm at 1.18 on my 200gr cast and 1.20 on my 200gr Jacketed you do get some rooom to work. The best way to determine OAL length is to remove the barrell and seat 10@ your new length and make sure they are at the barell hood or slightly below. I shoot 6.0gr of Unique with a 200gr LSWC.... Once I get a reliable load and lenght I like I make a dummy round so I always have something to go back too... Edited February 10, 2008 by DEADEYE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airframe Mech Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 Well I solved the problem, got rid of the SWC's. I droped the OAL down to 1.18" and still had 4 out of 10 fail to load. My Para just didn't like them so I exchanged them for 230 gr cast RN. They were about $11.00 more for a box of 500 but I know they work for me. Thanks for all the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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