GI Load

[mvriley315]

Hello everyone, I haven't been on for a couple of years now, so please forgive me for being gone for so long!!! I am looking at getting back to reloading again, and I want to start with a 45ACP GI Hardball duplication load. I am going to be using 230 grFMJ and I would like to use Titegroup since I have about 12 pounds of it. Does anyone have a good receipe that I can use? Thank you and I'll try not to stay away for so long!!

 

[Indian]

I have a load I like, and use for my 45ACP using Tightgroup. I been using this load for over 6 years and all my pistols chambered in 45ACP loves this load. I am no expert but I sure some of the other members will chime in also.
Tightgroup @ 5.2 gr using 230 gr RN
Velocity is around 850

 

[t-squared]

My SR1911 with the factory barrel liked 5.0 grains of Titegroup the best group wise. This was using Berry's (plated) 230gr RN set at 1.260"oal. Never chrono'd it, but I bet it'll be just a bit slower than Indian's load.

I've read that "mil spec" for 45acp 230gr ball is 855fps plus/minus 30fps. This window of velocity seems to be what most of the commercial loads are rated for also.

 

[mvriley315]

Thanks guys, thanks for the info and I will get started today!!!!