OP, I had made a post, but, it must have gone to cyber space. Anyway, Universal is a good powder, as is Unique and 231.
Plated bullets work just fine, especially for plinking purposes. It's finding loads for plated that can be a bit hard. When you're all set-up, ask, and you'll get plenty of advice here. Happy New Year.
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First time loading 45 ACP
Re: First time loading 45 ACP
As garryj said -Use lead data for the plated bullets.
There are loading manuals online - Nosler and Hornady come to mind, there are more:
https://load-data.nosler.com/
http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/
ETA: Bludot powder is your friend when you want to go faster and not feel like you could light a cigar.
There are loading manuals online - Nosler and Hornady come to mind, there are more:
https://load-data.nosler.com/
http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/
ETA: Bludot powder is your friend when you want to go faster and not feel like you could light a cigar.
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Re: First time loading 45 ACP
I like Accurate #5 in .45 acp with 230 gr plated bullets. It goes through my powder measure very consistently. Accurate has load data online, and it includes plated bullets.
http://www.accuratepowder.com/wp-conten ... eb-REV.pdf
http://www.accuratepowder.com/wp-conten ... eb-REV.pdf
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Re: First time loading 45 ACP
i have thousands of rounds loaded for the 45 acp using the lee classic turret press. I use a variety of range brass but try and stick with the large pistol primer brass. For primers I use the cci's and not had any issues. I use 230 gr lead Dardas Bullets (no longer around)over various powders. I found that blue dot gave the best all around accuracy with second in line was 800x followed by Unique. This is an easy cartridge to reload for.
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Re: First time loading 45 ACP
appreciate all the info given, I’m on my way, but it just takes al little time to get everything set up. I have purchased most everything needed to get started.
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I only load 230gr for 45 auto, Power Pistol and Titegroup is pushing most of them.
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