I'd like to find a good starting point, this is my first casting session ever. I have a few weeks of reloading under my belt for 45 acp but only the most basic load.
So here are my components:
LEE 90379 200gn 45ACP SWC 6 cav mold
Probably 8BHN lead (about 3% tin alloy I believe)
Full size 1911 (non ramped barrel)
Powders:
HS-6
IMR RED
BULLSEYE
Lube/PC:
No PC at the moment. Just alox.
Gas checks:
I dont have any.
Brass:
small and large primer, random headstamp range pickups (I have both primer types)
I'm just looking for a load that is fast enough to be worth shooting but also reliably cycles the action and has no feeding issues. (So I suppose OAL will play a role here both for feeding and pressure)
thanks for any help, hopefully I have the right ingredients because I'd like to start cooking something up today