.45ACP 185gr LSWC Load - The Firearms Forum

frjeff · 10-18-2009, 07:25 AM

Anyone have a relatively soft target load for the 185gr LSWC

Also, COL

This is for my RIA 1911

Powders on hand:

Bullseye
WIN 231
HP38
Titegroup
SuperComp

Alpo · 10-18-2009, 08:37 AM

3.5 of bullseye. It's less than 700 fps. Might not work the action. Shoots real nice in my converted 1917 Webley and my ADC derringer. Don't wanna shoot full-power loads in those two.

Insulation Tim · 10-18-2009, 11:17 AM

I've not had much luck with my RIA feeding reloads. It is very finicky as it only wants to eat Factory Loads. OTOH, my Kimber eats a .185 gr LSWC with 4.5 grains of Hogdon 38 very nicely. The COL I load to is 1.195"

JLA · 10-18-2009, 04:09 PM

Lymans 49th lists a great amount of data for that bullet style and weight.

10-18-2009, 07:25 AM	#1
frjeff Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oscoda, MI Posts: 6	.45ACP 185gr LSWC Load Anyone have a relatively soft target load for the 185gr LSWC Also, COL This is for my RIA 1911 Powders on hand: Bullseye WIN 231 HP38 Titegroup SuperComp -->

10-18-2009, 08:37 AM	#2
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,662	Re: .45ACP 185gr LSWC Load 3.5 of bullseye. It's less than 700 fps. Might not work the action. Shoots real nice in my converted 1917 Webley and my ADC derringer. Don't wanna shoot full-power loads in those two. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

10-18-2009, 11:17 AM	#3
Insulation Tim Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,300	Re: .45ACP 185gr LSWC Load I've not had much luck with my RIA feeding reloads. It is very finicky as it only wants to eat Factory Loads. OTOH, my Kimber eats a .185 gr LSWC with 4.5 grains of Hogdon 38 very nicely. The COL I load to is 1.195" __________________ Tim *"Remember the Ark was built by amateurs....Professionals built the Titanic"*

10-18-2009, 04:09 PM	#4
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,319	Re: .45ACP 185gr LSWC Load Lymans 49th lists a great amount of data for that bullet style and weight. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!