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PanhandlePop · 10-02-2012, 11:33 AM

FWIW, my Glock 30 does not function well with loads in the start range, but mid-range loads run fine. My 1911s OTOH always function fine with light loads. I haven't used PP for 45 loads, but there is plenty of reload information for Unique--you should have a manual that will give you a good start and check out the Hodgden web site for their load suggestions. I like Unique fine for loads that are mid-range and up, but with lighter loads it doesn't seem to burn completely.

Finally, work your loads up in batches of 10-20 to find what works best in the guns you are shooting. It is never fun to have to pull a bunch of bullets when you find that the load you worked on didn't meet your (or your gun's) expectations.

10-02-2012, 11:33 AM	#10
PanhandlePop V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 252	Re: Need Load Data for .45 using Berry's 230 plated bullets FWIW, my Glock 30 does not function well with loads in the start range, but mid-range loads run fine. My 1911s OTOH always function fine with light loads. I haven't used PP for 45 loads, but there is plenty of reload information for Unique--you should have a manual that will give you a good start and check out the Hodgden web site for their load suggestions. I like Unique fine for loads that are mid-range and up, but with lighter loads it doesn't seem to burn completely. Finally, work your loads up in batches of 10-20 to find what works best in the guns you are shooting. It is never fun to have to pull a bunch of bullets when you find that the load you worked on didn't meet your (or your gun's) expectations.