Accuracy

Supertac45 · February 8th, 2008, 10:45 AM

For loading .40 and .45, what do you consider one of the best powders that help with accurate shooting if it's possible?

HotGuns · February 8th, 2008, 10:55 AM

That is purely subjective. I use AA#5, but just because it works for my stuff dosent mean that its the best for yours.

The only way to really tell is through trial and error. Use pulbished reloading dataand start there. Keep good notes and record everything. Shoot mutiple groups with the same load and record it. Then try another load. Eventually one will stand out above all the rest.

If its at all possible, use a versatile powder. Accurate Number 5 is great for most pistol meduim powered loads. You might try Bullseye or Unique as they are as versatile.

aus71383 · February 8th, 2008, 12:07 PM

VV powders are supposed to be good for accuracy. Too spendy for me, and my loads are plenty accurate.

Austin

bmcgilvray · February 8th, 2008, 02:10 PM

Don't know about the.40 but tinkering around with a .45 and a 200 grain H&G cast bullet over a charge of Bullseye can be very gratifying. As little as 3.5 grains of Bullseye (if the gun will cycle) makes a nice load for the paper targets. Such a load makes a 1911 cycle like shucking a Winchester Model 12 pump gun and sounds about the same to, now that I think about it.

sui-juris · February 8th, 2008, 05:53 PM

I haven't been reloading forever but I use and my friends really like Accurate #5 too..

SatCong · February 8th, 2008, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supertac45

For loading .40 and .45, what do you consider one of the best powders that help with accurate shooting if it's possible?

Bullseye, WST, then 231.

frankmako · February 8th, 2008, 10:34 PM

right now i am useing aa#5. titegroup allso works well for both.

1911NM · February 11th, 2008, 03:31 PM

W231 or Clays, but it is really subjective. Primers, bullets, powders, all shoot differently in different barrels at different external temperatures. Work up some loads, try 'em, and tune 'em. That's part of the fun of reloading.

Tubby45 · February 11th, 2008, 11:50 PM

coffeecup · February 12th, 2008, 08:32 AM

Try 4.5gr of Promo or Red Dot behind a 230gr. lead round nose. It is my range load and works very well for me.

My load to duplicate my carry ammo is somewhat heavier and uses Unique behind a 185gr jhp.

February 8th, 2008, 10:45 AM	#1
Supertac45 VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan's U.P. Posts: 2,860	Accuracy For loading .40 and .45, what do you consider one of the best powders that help with accurate shooting if it's possible? __________________ Les Baer 45 Sig Man N.R.A. Patron Life Member M.C.R.G.O.

February 8th, 2008, 10:55 AM	#2
HotGuns VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,643	That is purely subjective. I use AA#5, but just because it works for my stuff dosent mean that its the best for yours. The only way to really tell is through trial and error. Use pulbished reloading dataand start there. Keep good notes and record everything. Shoot mutiple groups with the same load and record it. Then try another load. Eventually one will stand out above all the rest. If its at all possible, use a versatile powder. Accurate Number 5 is great for most pistol meduim powered loads. You might try Bullseye or Unique as they are as versatile. __________________ AR. CHL Instr. To achieve world government, it is necessary to remove from the minds of men, their individualism, loyalty to family traditions, national patriotism, and religious dogmas.' Dr. G. Brock Chisolm

February 8th, 2008, 10:34 PM	#7
frankmako Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 1,880	right now i am useing aa#5. titegroup allso works well for both. __________________ An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject.

February 11th, 2008, 03:31 PM	#8
1911NM Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 307	W231 or Clays, but it is really subjective. Primers, bullets, powders, all shoot differently in different barrels at different external temperatures. Work up some loads, try 'em, and tune 'em. That's part of the fun of reloading. __________________ NRA, USPSA SS & Lim-10 Blessed are they who, faced with danger, think only of the front sight. J. Cooper

February 11th, 2008, 11:50 PM	#9
Tubby45 Distinguished Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: In the reloading room Posts: 1,964	WSF. __________________ Freakshow Manufacturing LLC "You can kill it. We can help." 07 FFL/ 02 SOT

February 8th, 2008, 12:07 PM	#3
aus71383 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United States Posts: 1,685	VV powders are supposed to be good for accuracy. Too spendy for me, and my loads are plenty accurate. Austin

February 8th, 2008, 02:10 PM	#4
bmcgilvray Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Texas Posts: 1,060	Don't know about the.40 but tinkering around with a .45 and a 200 grain H&G cast bullet over a charge of Bullseye can be very gratifying. As little as 3.5 grains of Bullseye (if the gun will cycle) makes a nice load for the paper targets. Such a load makes a 1911 cycle like shucking a Winchester Model 12 pump gun and sounds about the same to, now that I think about it.

February 8th, 2008, 05:53 PM	#5
sui-juris Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MI Posts: 408	I haven't been reloading forever but I use and my friends really like Accurate #5 too..

February 12th, 2008, 08:32 AM	#10
coffeecup Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cadiz,Ky Posts: 468	Try 4.5gr of Promo or Red Dot behind a 230gr. lead round nose. It is my range load and works very well for me. My load to duplicate my carry ammo is somewhat heavier and uses Unique behind a 185gr jhp.

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