I have a 5" Model 625-6 (Model of 1989) and a 4" Model 625-8 JM Special.
My most used load is a home cast Mihec clone of the H&G #68 200 gr SWC.
Since I also have 1911's, I load these to work in both platforms (set the seating depth compatible with the 1911's).
My target load is 4.0 grs of Bullseye or equivalent (currently using up some Dupont PB I got in an estate sale). My powder of preference would be Titegroup - it measures extremely well and burns cleaner than Bullseye. When I finally shoot up all of the partial cans of powder I have, I'll be able to open my new 8lb. jug of Titegroup...
One of the really nice things about the .45 ACP/Auto Rim is it seems to be very forgiving. Neither of mine seem to care what similar powder I use. They shoot extremely well. One time, I had a few cartridges left over from three different batches. I was using the NRA Timed Fire target at 25 yards shooting standing. I had two different bullets (H&G #68 and H&G #130) with three different powder charges in ten cartridges. I shot 100X100 with a decent "X" count (with mixed cases). I wouldn't deliberately do that for any serious work but it was interesting...
Of course, I adjust the powder to the load at the level of 4.0 grs. of Bullseye, but have successfully used Dupont PB, Red Dot, 5066, and 231.
.45 ACP/AUTO RIM Forever!!
Dale53
Last edited by Dale53; 01-30-2012 at 10:41 PM.
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