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Old 05-25-2009, 10:03 AM
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does anyone know the receipe for duplication?

or how bout a close load for the lead equivalent?

I have two boxes of factory stuff and want to save it for a match, just want to practice and save the factory for the match.

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Old 05-25-2009, 10:29 AM
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I can find data but I usually get better accuracy with the similarly shaped but heavier 200 grain SWC's, as well as more reliability.
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I assume you're talking about the Federal Gold Medal Match load ? If so try the Remington 185 FMSWC bullet w/ 4.3 VVN310 , 4.8WST or 4.5 BE oal 1.160 . For lead try the Zero swaged lead 185 SWC or SWCHP w/ 3.8 VVN310 , 4.2 WST or 3.9-4.0 BE oal 1.220 . You should find one or more of these will give excellant results out to 50yds.
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Old 05-25-2009, 11:40 AM
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Go to the Bullseye-L reloading data for .45 ACP and check out the data there.
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when i shot bulls eye competition i used 3.Gr. of bullseye powder under a 185 gr.swc cast bullet.
this was a good combination. we don't have bullseye matches around here anymore. don
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The classic load for bullseye competition is 185 grain LSWC over 3.5 to a max of about 3.8 grains of Alliant Bullseye. This will get you out to the 50 yard line and still be relatively easy at the 25 yd rapid fire stage.
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REMINGTON 185 SW FMJ , 4.6WST, FEDERAL MATCH PRIMER.
THIS LOAD SHOOTS BETTER THAN FEDERAL FACTORY. JP
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For up to25 yards I use the 185 gr. Star LSWCHP with 3.8 gr. HS-700X and RLP. For 50 yards the same bullet with 3.8 gr. VV N-310 and WLP. The HS-700X lolad is ca 710 fps, very accurate and soft shooting.
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thanks to all.
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