Looking for some plinkers for a 1911 and a 625 for plinkers. Thinking a 200 grain RN, RNFP or SWC cast bullet would be about right. I have Titegroup, CFE Pistol, 231, Bullseye, Unique and a few others that would probably work. What are some of your favorites?
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All I've ever used were 200g SWC wheelWeights and 231. Well, looking in my book it appears I was using 5.5 grains of 231 which according to the Speer #10 book I wrote it in is a half a grain too much, so don't do that. I have shot a pile of those. M.ainly in a 1911 but also a Springfield XDs, probably a few in my G21 too. They always worked well. I would also a very mild roll crimp, contrary to normal practice.
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Here’s some of mine:
200gr Berry’s/Acme SWC
5.1gr HP-38, 1.223” COAL, Win LP
5” 1911 Berry’s: 840fps
2.5” 325NG Acme: 816fps
250gr Acme RNFP
6.6gr Silhouette, 1.20” COAL, Win LP
5” 1911: 845fps
255gr SWC
4.7gr Herco, 1.17” COAL, Win LP
5” 1911: 795fps
4” 625-8: 730fps
200gr Berry’s/Acme SWC
5.1gr HP-38, 1.223” COAL, Win LP
5” 1911 Berry’s: 840fps
2.5” 325NG Acme: 816fps
250gr Acme RNFP
6.6gr Silhouette, 1.20” COAL, Win LP
5” 1911: 845fps
255gr SWC
4.7gr Herco, 1.17” COAL, Win LP
5” 1911: 795fps
4” 625-8: 730fps
SGT ROCK 11B
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The NRA has published some load info that should fill your needs.
American Rifleman June 1993, pgs. 44-45
Loads to simulate Hardball recoil and energy 850 +/- 30 FPS vel
200-220 WC lead (such as Lyman 452460) OAL 1.16"
4.6-5.0 gr BE, Red or Green Dot, 700X
6.0-6.5 gr Unique
5.5-6.0 gr WW231
The above loads can also be used with a 230 gr FMJ bullet to get 850 FPS
+/- 30 with overall length of 1.25"
American Rifleman June 1993, pgs. 44-45
Loads to simulate Hardball recoil and energy 850 +/- 30 FPS vel
200-220 WC lead (such as Lyman 452460) OAL 1.16"
4.6-5.0 gr BE, Red or Green Dot, 700X
6.0-6.5 gr Unique
5.5-6.0 gr WW231
The above loads can also be used with a 230 gr FMJ bullet to get 850 FPS
+/- 30 with overall length of 1.25"
SGT ROCK 11B
Member
American Rifleman January 1987, pg. 66
Loads to Duplicate Military Ball Ammo
230 gr FMJ
4.6 gr BE
5.6 gr WW231
6.5 gr Unique
Loads to Duplicate Military Ball Ammo
230 gr FMJ
4.6 gr BE
5.6 gr WW231
6.5 gr Unique
pantannojack
US Veteran
My Shield likes 200g hand poured, sized .452 LSWC, and 5.3g 231, std primer.
Yendor357
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My favorite loads? I like a lead SWC at 900 fps.
Another of my favorites, a Nosler 185 JHP at 1100 fps. Very accurate.
200 XTP at 1000 fps.
I don’t a whole lot of those fast jacketed loads, but I’ve always have a couple hundred on hand. Shooting the occasional liquid filled container is always fun. Hydrostatic pressure is a wonderful thing. lol Plus I’m well prepared for the Zombie apocalypse.
Another of my favorites, a Nosler 185 JHP at 1100 fps. Very accurate.
200 XTP at 1000 fps.
I don’t a whole lot of those fast jacketed loads, but I’ve always have a couple hundred on hand. Shooting the occasional liquid filled container is always fun. Hydrostatic pressure is a wonderful thing. lol Plus I’m well prepared for the Zombie apocalypse.
just plain joe
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In one of my old Lyman reloading manuals, a 230 grain full metal jacket bullet atop 6.5 grains of Unique powder is listed as a "factory duplication load". It is around 877 fps according to the manual.
This functions flawlessly in my Springfield Professional Model.
HTH
JPJ
This functions flawlessly in my Springfield Professional Model.
HTH
JPJ
StrawHat
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I am responding merely to find information about the 200 grain bullet and loads.
I currently use a 235 grain full wadcutter (SAECO 453) over a hardball dose of powder for my everyday load.
I have been testing 255-260 grain bullets but never really thought of going lighter.
Does the 200 grain SWC give decent penetration?
Kevin
I currently use a 235 grain full wadcutter (SAECO 453) over a hardball dose of powder for my everyday load.
I have been testing 255-260 grain bullets but never really thought of going lighter.
Does the 200 grain SWC give decent penetration?
Kevin
My long time favorite (loaded-my-30-000th-round-45-today) is the 200 gr swc and 5.0 of 231.
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elpac3
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200 grain swc over 4.0 grains red dot
A fun plinking load and quite accurate is 230gr bullet & 3.2gr Bullseye. Very Light Recoil and cycles fine.
Serious shooting 185 Zero JHP or 200 Lead SWC over 3.9gr Bullseye or 4.2gr N310.
Serious shooting 185 Zero JHP or 200 Lead SWC over 3.9gr Bullseye or 4.2gr N310.
scattershot
Member
200 grain SWC over 4.2 grains of Bullseye or 4.0 Red Dot/Promo.
6 grs. Unique, 200 gr. SWC, 841 FPS, S&W M1917. Larry
Not 200 grain but a nice target load for 230 grain.
45 ACP Load Gun Springfield XD Mod 2
230 grain Delta Precision RN FMJ 3.3 inch Barrel
5.5 Grain W231
Fed SPP
COL 1.165
Mixed brass
MV 731 - 688 - 731-725.2 - 681.2 - 708.4 Ave 711 Max spread 50.4
This I did as a comparison of my load to Freedom Munitions reman. ammo
45 ACP Load Freedom Munitions 230 FMJ Gun Springfield XD Mod
3.3 inch Barrel
MV 689.4 - 712.3 - 726.2 - 744.5 Ave 718 Max spread 55.1
Here's Load data from Hodgens, as you can see this load is over Max.
Hodgens Load Data Start load 4.2 w231 MV 751
Max Load 5.3 w231 MV 832
Col 1.20 5 inch Barrel
Disclaimer not responsible for use of this load.
Not responsible for Idiot's reloading, shooting or crossing the street.
45 ACP Load Gun Springfield XD Mod 2
230 grain Delta Precision RN FMJ 3.3 inch Barrel
5.5 Grain W231
Fed SPP
COL 1.165
Mixed brass
MV 731 - 688 - 731-725.2 - 681.2 - 708.4 Ave 711 Max spread 50.4
This I did as a comparison of my load to Freedom Munitions reman. ammo
45 ACP Load Freedom Munitions 230 FMJ Gun Springfield XD Mod
3.3 inch Barrel
MV 689.4 - 712.3 - 726.2 - 744.5 Ave 718 Max spread 55.1
Here's Load data from Hodgens, as you can see this load is over Max.
Hodgens Load Data Start load 4.2 w231 MV 751
Max Load 5.3 w231 MV 832
Col 1.20 5 inch Barrel
Disclaimer not responsible for use of this load.
Not responsible for Idiot's reloading, shooting or crossing the street.
I use Bullseye in all of my plinker loads, if only because I have 8 pounds of it.
4 grains behind a Lee 225 gr RN tumble lubed, does well in both my 1917 and Tisas 1911. It is a little dirty though.
John
4 grains behind a Lee 225 gr RN tumble lubed, does well in both my 1917 and Tisas 1911. It is a little dirty though.
John
Easy - 6.5 grains Longshot behind any 230 jacket bullet. Max is 6.8 (don't need max), minimum is 6.0 (it's a little inconsistent).
gwpercle
Member
200 grain SWC - cast lead Lyman 452460
4.5 grs. W231 / HP38 @ 808 fps
4.5 grs. Bullseye @ 830 fps
4.7 grs. AA #2 @ 830 fps
4.0 grs. TiteGroup @ 860 fps
4.2 grs. Red Dot @ 795 fps
4.0 grs. 700X @ 824 fps
These are my target loads with 200 gr LSWC that have proven accurate .
AMT Hardballer - 5 inch barrel , Colt 1911 , Star model PS , Colt Gold Cup and Taurus model 455 revolver .
Load Safe,
Gary
4.5 grs. W231 / HP38 @ 808 fps
4.5 grs. Bullseye @ 830 fps
4.7 grs. AA #2 @ 830 fps
4.0 grs. TiteGroup @ 860 fps
4.2 grs. Red Dot @ 795 fps
4.0 grs. 700X @ 824 fps
These are my target loads with 200 gr LSWC that have proven accurate .
AMT Hardballer - 5 inch barrel , Colt 1911 , Star model PS , Colt Gold Cup and Taurus model 455 revolver .
Load Safe,
Gary
