cforcht Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I've done some reloading in rifle calibers and dabbled in 9mm long ago. whats a good powder to use for 45acp. and are there any to avoid? I have everything but powder. so I am looking for some advice from those more in the know than I. I do plan to get into some competition shooting this year at our local range. I am using std 230gr JRN slugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trodrig Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Hodgdon Clays is a good one to use. Soft and clean. N320 is another good one. Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayouman Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I imagine you will get just as many favorite powders as responses to your post. I load 231 for 9mm and 45 acp and WST for 40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfrey Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Unique works for me, 9mm and .45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corjyn Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Hodgdon Clays is a good one to use. Soft and clean. N320 is another good one. Thomas Clays seems to be a very popular choice. I use it for a 230 gr. FMJ through my Kimber with a 14# spring and it is outstanding for "soft and clean". However, it will depend how you well you control recoil. Some like a snappy recoil, others like a softer and slower recoil. There is boundless info in the 45 ACP reloading area. Welcome and good luck. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cforcht Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 thanks guys. I missed the reloading specific area. wondered why I didnt really find much data in this section. I'll figure it out eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkeeler Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I have loaded with Clays and Titegroup in my 45 mixed the 2 loads up in a mag and shot them could not tell the difference while firing. So I settled on Titegroup because that is what I load in my 40. BK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMcCracken Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I'm running Clays at the moment but have VVN320 for when the clays runs out. I've found the clays to be dirtier than I would like, so I can't imagine what the really dirty powders are like. I'm shooting FMJ with open lead base so that's probably contributing to the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon215 Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Winchester 540 when it was around. Glad I still have 10lbs or so left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinj308 Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 +1 on clays. 3.9gr 230gr LRN in my 1911, 4.1 230gr LRN in my 625. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redintex Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I am a big fan of W231 for 45 (and most other calibers as well, for that matter). redintex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrguar Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I like Solo 1000 and Solo 1250 depends on the bullet weights.... 1000 for 230's and up 1250 under 230's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmccrock Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I used 231 as a single powder for a few cartridges, including 45acp. However, I am not sure it is ideal for any of them. I now use Clays to push 230gr 45 bullets at major velocities, because it gives a relatively soft push. However, if I wanted more oomph than major pf, then Clays is NOT a good choice for me, since just about 0.2gr more powder flattened primers, which I take as a pressure problem. So, bad for pin loads, or even defensive loads. Downside to Clays....my 550B has to be very clean and perfectly lubed for it to meter well. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenOrris Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Many powders work very well in the .45acp, and I have used quite a few. Pick a powder that will work in more than one aplication. I am currently useing Clays because it what I use for shotgun also. Its cleaner than any other powder I have tried, but that doesn't really mater to me, I clean my guns after shooting anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyshooter Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 i've used clays for years . clean, meters well. 4.2 gr behind 200 gr. moly coated runs real reliable. it's all i ever loaded. worked, no reason to experiment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45junkie Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I am a fan of W231 and Bullseye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spray_N_Prey Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 anybody tried Ramshot's true blue with 45ACP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanted Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Might as well throw my two cents in. Win 231 and Unique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 I'd avoid "antique" (er - meant to say "unique") at all costs. Burns too slow, dirty as hell, smokes, temp sensitive and it stinks. Designed before 1900, Unique might technically "work" - but like a Model T Ford that still "works," there have been superior developments over the past 100 years which accomplish the task better. I prefer Solo 1000, Clays, and if you cant find either, then as a last resort, W231/Hodgdon HP38 or bullseye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anachronism Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 I'd avoid "antique" (er - meant to say "unique") at all costs. Burns too slow, dirty as hell, smokes, temp sensitive and it stinks. Designed before 1900, Unique might technically "work" - but like a Model T Ford that still "works," there have been superior developments over the past 100 years which accomplish the task better. I prefer Solo 1000, Clays, and if you cant find either, then as a last resort, W231/Hodgdon HP38 or bullseye. Unique was reformulated a few years back. It's not like most of the "new" powders anyway. I still use tons of it without issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singlestack Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 My favorite is VN320. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmon Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 nobody has said it, WST. i shoot it in my 45s and it works really well. as soft as clays but less smokey with lead bulets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 N320 works for me .... i am a Revolver-Shooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RareBear Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 For some odd reason I like the sound Power Pistol makes when I pull the trigger on 45ACP cartridge......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecury Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 For some odd reason I like the sound Power Pistol makes when I pull the trigger on 45ACP cartridge......... Don't forget the "Hollywood" muzzle flash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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