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by Grayling813
Fri Oct 11, 2019 1:40 pm
Forum: Reloading Forum
Topic: .45 ACP bullets for range and self defense
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Re: .45 ACP bullets for range and self defense

Thanks for all the great info.

After thinking about it...for SD I'll stick to factory loads.

Is there any difference between using a 230gr RN plated vs fmj?
by Grayling813
Fri Oct 11, 2019 10:57 am
Forum: Reloading Forum
Topic: .45 ACP bullets for range and self defense
Replies: 18
Views: 27495

Re: .45 ACP bullets for range and self defense

flechero wrote: ↑Thu Oct 10, 2019 7:21 pm What powders do you have on hand (lots of crossover in pistol/shotgun powders) and what load types do you have in mind?
Powders on hand:
Alliant Bullseye
Western 2230
Hodgdon Benchmark
IMR 4895
by Grayling813
Thu Oct 10, 2019 5:10 pm
Forum: Reloading Forum
Topic: .45 ACP bullets for range and self defense
Replies: 18
Views: 27495

.45 ACP bullets for range and self defense

Purchased my first 1911 pistol in .45ACP this week.
Already have dies that were part of the reloading equipment I bought and have been gifted a gallon size bag of brass. Some of the brass has small primer pockets, so I'm good on primers and powder to start reloading those.

Question 1: best bullet type/grain for range/practice? Is the .45 like 9mm where you can use lesser grain ammo for range/practice?

Question 2: best bullet type/grain for self defense loads?

Question 3: is there any real difference in which powder to use in range vs defense loads?

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