Loads for my 2 new Tauris 1911's - The Firearms Forum

bobpayne44 · 10-26-2011, 07:24 AM

went by Midsouth Shooters Supply yesterday and picked up 500 Hornady 185g FMJ SWC and 500 Hornady 230g FMJ-RN Bullets

my starting load is gonna be

per hornadys latest manuel

185G is Titegroup 5.6g and COL 1.135
230g is Titegroup 4.3g and COL 1.230

I have Titegroup, Power Pistol and Win231 available to use
I found the powerpistol to be best for my Beretta 92 9MM

so i will load some powerpistol with these too but i have 3 lbs of titegroup so i want to work up some loads with it

does anyone have any .45 ACP loads that you like using any of the above powders if so please post so i know about what i may be looking at for final load but i will as i always do start with the starting numbers per my manuels though and know that i may have to work up to what you post

thanks a bunch

jack404 · 10-26-2011, 07:57 AM

W-231 From 4.6 grains to 6.2 grains 5.9 gr being "the spot"

CCI-300 Primer for 230 grain

Power Pistol From 5.4 grains to 8.2 grains with 6.9 being "the spot"

CCI-300 Primer for 230 gr

and

Titegroup From 4.5 grains to 9.6 grains with 8.1 being "the spot"

CCI-300 Primer for 185 grn HPA ( at 9.0 + longer flater trajectory good chest shot to 50 ) thats my notes

PanhandlePop · 10-26-2011, 08:56 AM

231 may be one of the more common powders used for 45 loadings. For 230 FMJ, a good range load (for me) is around 5.2 gr. and 1.25 OAL. I've never used TG and, if I were you, I'd use the PP for hotter loads (although it is quite versatile, and it is pretty flashy when used indoors).

bobpayne44 · 10-26-2011, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jack404

W-231 From 4.6 grains to 6.2 grains 5.9 gr being "the spot"

CCI-300 Primer for 230 grain

Power Pistol From 5.4 grains to 8.2 grains with 6.9 being "the spot"

CCI-300 Primer for 230 gr

and

Titegroup From 4.5 grains to 9.6 grains with 8.1 being "the spot"

CCI-300 Primer for 185 grn HPA ( at 9.0 + longer flater trajectory good chest shot to 50 ) thats my notes

9.6 for titegroup? just checking for a typo there, as non of my manuels or hodgdons website says to go more then 5.0 - 6.5g's of titegroup

Not doubting you but good to know one has went that high if needed.

Josh Smith · 10-26-2011, 04:52 PM

Hello,

You might also grab some Bullseye. 5.0grns/230grn will reproduce the GI load. Reduce 10% and work up.

I shoot 5.2grns in some occasions, but that's starting to push +P, especially since it's backing hardcast lead flatnose for critters here around the place.

Regards,

Josh

Dirtypacman · 10-27-2011, 12:31 PM

I load 230gr RN with

W231 5.4 grains
CCI or Winchester primers

If I want a little lighter load for my USPSA practices I drop down to about 5.1-5.2

Not that it matters but I shoot these loads out of a S&W 1911PD or Springfield XD45

10-26-2011, 07:24 AM	#1
bobpayne44 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 57	Loads for my 2 new Tauris 1911's went by Midsouth Shooters Supply yesterday and picked up 500 Hornady 185g FMJ SWC and 500 Hornady 230g FMJ-RN Bullets my starting load is gonna be per hornadys latest manuel 185G is Titegroup 5.6g and COL 1.135 230g is Titegroup 4.3g and COL 1.230 I have Titegroup, Power Pistol and Win231 available to use I found the powerpistol to be best for my Beretta 92 9MM so i will load some powerpistol with these too but i have 3 lbs of titegroup so i want to work up some loads with it does anyone have any .45 ACP loads that you like using any of the above powders if so please post so i know about what i may be looking at for final load but i will as i always do start with the starting numbers per my manuels though and know that i may have to work up to what you post thanks a bunch --> Last edited by bobpayne44; 10-26-2011 at 10:01 AM..

10-26-2011, 07:57 AM	#2
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Loads for my 2 new Tauris 1911's W-231 From 4.6 grains to 6.2 grains 5.9 gr being "the spot" CCI-300 Primer for 230 grain Power Pistol From 5.4 grains to 8.2 grains with 6.9 being "the spot" CCI-300 Primer for 230 gr and Titegroup From 4.5 grains to 9.6 grains with 8.1 being "the spot" CCI-300 Primer for 185 grn HPA ( at 9.0 + longer flater trajectory good chest shot to 50 ) thats my notes Last edited by jack404; 10-26-2011 at 08:01 AM..

10-26-2011, 08:56 AM	#3
PanhandlePop V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 252	Re: Loads for my 2 new Tauris 1911's 231 may be one of the more common powders used for 45 loadings. For 230 FMJ, a good range load (for me) is around 5.2 gr. and 1.25 OAL. I've never used TG and, if I were you, I'd use the PP for hotter loads (although it is quite versatile, and it is pretty flashy when used indoors).

10-26-2011, 04:52 PM	#5
Josh Smith V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wabash IN Contributor Posts: 66	Re: Loads for my 2 new Tauris 1911's Hello, You might also grab some Bullseye. 5.0grns/230grn will reproduce the GI load. Reduce 10% and work up. I shoot 5.2grns in some occasions, but that's starting to push +P, especially since it's backing hardcast lead flatnose for critters here around the place. Regards, Josh

10-27-2011, 12:31 PM	#6
Dirtypacman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Merrimac Valley, MA Posts: 908	Re: Loads for my 2 new Tauris 1911's I load 230gr RN with W231 5.4 grains CCI or Winchester primers If I want a little lighter load for my USPSA practices I drop down to about 5.1-5.2 Not that it matters but I shoot these loads out of a S&W 1911PD or Springfield XD45 __________________ Member HHRG and HSC, NRA Life Member, GOAL Member LTC-A