I've loaded thousands of 200gr LSWC's over the years for my .45 ACP guns (1911's, Ruger P90, S&W 625's). I've primarily used Bullseye powder for these "Bullseye" loads, ranging from 3.6gr, to 4.0gr, and 4.6gr. I've also loaded a few rounds of 230gr ball using 5.2gr of Bullseye to duplicate factory loads, with good results.

A friend who is a fantastic NRA Bullseye shooter recently recommended that I try some 185gr JHP's from Zero Bullet. I received the bullets the other day, and while I'm waiting for my friend to return from Perry, I'm looking for loads for 185gr JHP's in my manuals (Lyman 47th) and online (Alliant website), and was surprised at the (relatively) high charges listed for the 185gr JHP bullet. I've seen loads up to 6.0gr (Lyman 47th) and on the Alliant website they have a max load of 6.4gr. Of course, these are max loads, and the Lyman manual actually lists a starting load of 3.5gr for that bullet.

I'm wondering what load of Bullseye powder folks may be using for NRA Bullseye shooting using 185gr JHP's? I'm inclined to use a starting load of about 4.0gr, which would duplicate my favorite 200gr LSWC load. I'm after accuracy, not expansion or knockdown power.

Thanks,
Lou

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