Load for 175 SWC in 45 ACP

[dabsond]

I recently picked up some cast 175 SWC. I am looking for a starting load for my Taurus 1911. I have an abundance of Unique powder. All the loading references I can find start out with a 185 bullet. I am looking for something with enough power to cycle the pistol but give my wife an opprotunity to shoot the 45 acp round. Thanks for any help in advance.

[jimkim]

Alliant Pistol Data
Primer: Fed. 150
5.0" Barrel
180gr LWC
Alliant Unique 6.0gr
875fps
It advises do not exceed powder weight shown. I would drop back to 5.5gr and work up. I'll bet it comes in around 5.8gr. Jim

[ChuckS1]

Find a comfortable accurate load she can shoot first. Then, replace the spring with a 12 lb spring if it doesn't cycle reliably or lock the slide back on the last round.

[bobthenailer]

i have the saeco # 062 a 170 gr/bb it is very accurate i use 5.0 gr wsl powder with a fed lp primer . it shoots very well out of all of my 45 acp pistols around 850 fps. bob