Auto comp powder

[jhalcott]

Has any one used this with the H&G # 68 (200 gr) bullet in a 1911 pistol? I have a pound of it and the data gathered from online is NOT giving me the accuracy I want/need to shoot competition. I am running out of Universal Clays that gives me 1 1/2" 25 yard groups. I don't really have the $$ for another powder right now.

[MakeMineA10mm]

All I know of Autocomp is that the data for it right now (introductory period) is really warm. I'd suggest backing down to mid-range loads with it to try to find a more accurate combo. Autocomp is a lot like Hs-6 or Herco, which is to say on the slow side for 45ACP.

When you run out of it, I think you may want to give green dot and/or 700x a try. These are two shotgun powders that do great target work in the 45ACP.

[technetium-99m]

I would guess Autocomp is on the slow side to get more out of the comp when used in 9mm/38 super major pf type applications. Not sure it's going to do what you need it to do in 45. Would trading it to someone be an option?

[Echo]

Keep reducing the load until you start getting malfunctions (FTF, stovepipe), then start moving back up until you have reliable functioning. If that doesn't provide satisfactory accuracy - you need another powder. I use 3.6 BE, and can't think of any reason not to.

[jhalcott]

Echo, what weight bullet are you using? I'm using a 205 grain bullet cast from WW alloy in an H&G mold. I do have a couple pounds of Bulls Eye,but when I tried it in a S&W 645 it was NOT very accurate with any bullets or charges I tried! Maybe I will have to revisit B.E. for the 1911/205 SWC!

[TAWILDCATT]

my load is 700x/bullseye at 3.6 and 200 gr SWC.lyman/saeco/lee/H&G.I used it in comp for 30 yrs.:coffee:[smilie=1: