best powder for .45 ACP

[Tumtatty]

Just bought a SA Mil-spec 1911 and a Lee 2-Cavity Bullet Mold TL452-200-SWC

What's the best powder to use? I've used Green Dot for my Glock19. Will that work ok?

Thanks!

[docone31]

I use Blue Dot. 10.0gns.
I have the same mold. My 1911s are really happy. No unburned grains, very little mess in the barrel, no slide issues, not much smoke, easy recoil, targets pretty well. I have had no issues with measuring it.
I like it.

[DLCTEX]

Green Dot works great for 45 ACP. DALE

[billyb]

i use 231 and bullseye. Bill

[colbyjack]

i use clays 4.3 grains and a 200 grain SWC and seated to 1.253" mixed brass and cci 300 primers. it averages 10 shots 835 FPS out of my 1911 and S&W 625 thats a power factor of 167 major for IPSC. real clean powder, first one i used and havent tried anything else cause it works well for me. -chris

[JIMinPHX]

I’ve had real good luck with 231 & Bullseye. I’ve also seen others have really good results from Tightgroup.

[trickyasafox]

I like unique- but I use it for everything. I have better luck with warmer loads- less unburned powder

[runfiverun]

i like titegroup for most pistols and revolvers
but if you got g-dot try it. i was using unique with cast in my 45 and it was good only went with t-group cause it metered better in my measure.

[kooz]

231 and Bullseye is what I use most of the time.

[Meatco1]

I've used AA452, WW231, Unique, and SR4756. All work well, though I have a slight preference for the Unique load.

Richard

[azrednek]

4.0 grs of Bullseye with various cast boolits weighing apx 200 grs is the most accurate load I've put together in my 45 ACP revolvers. I've tried other powders but I have always gone back to Bullseye for the best results.

[Boomer Mikey]

TITEGROUP™ As the name implies, this new spherical propellant was designed for accuracy. Because of the unique design, this powder provides flawless ignition with all types of primers including the lead-free versions. Unlike pistol powders of the past, powder position in large cases (45 Colt, 357 Magnum and others) has virtually no effect on velocity and performance. Cowboy Action, Bullseye and Combat Shooters should love this one! TITEGROUP has it all, low charge weight, clean burning, mild muzzle report and superb, uniform ballistics.




My favorite "universal" pistol caliber powder... very close to Bullseye in burning rate but burns cleaner, 5 grains will get you 900 fps with a 200 grain SWC, 850 fps with a 230 RN, and 240 grain SWC's. Not position or primer sensitive... the only powder I've found that I can mix different brand primers with and see no significant difference in group size or velocity.

My "universal" rifle caliber powder is H4198.

Before Titegroup came along I would have said WW231, Bullseye or Unique.

Boomer

[Bass Ackward]

You can make anything work. Well, sorta.

The best powder in my guns is the one that works. And the problem there is that as the gun breaks in and moves through it's life cycle, what works best will change. The real problem is that it ain't always the one that you expect that to be. The one holers always burn dirty or cost too much to use. Some darn thing.

If you got GD, then use it. At some point you will try something else and you will get different results. IF that is better, you will cuss yourself wondering WHY oh WHY didn't I try this sooner. Then you will be diagnosed with Powder Changeitis.

If your lucky, your first change will be for the negative. Then you will go back to GD and stay there for a very long time. Then you don't have to mess with changing the powder thrower, wondering what's in this box or that. All in pursuit of that smaller group.

I see some guys that shoot something all their life. Their basements aren't as cluttered as mine. And they have more money for guns.

It's a terrible disease.

[10-x]

Have used Unique and Bullseye with excellent results since the 70's.

Bass Ackwards has perhaps found the disease we all suffer from..........
"POWDER CHANGEITIS"
Maybe this forum contributes to the progression of this ailment?

How bout ,"BOOLIT CHANGEITIS", "MOLD CHANGEITIS" on and on..........
Regardless , be safe[./SIZE]

[randyrat]

Just bought a SA Mil-spec 1911 and a Lee 2-Cavity Bullet Mold TL452-200-SWC

What's the best powder to use? I've used Green Dot for my Glock19. Will that work ok?

Thanks!

Ever try a night fire with Green Dot or Unique and your Compact 9 G gun you'll have about 2" flash if you can't hit the PEEP you'll make him leave a trail and he will have to change his shorts for sure........... Dang good advice from all these guys.... I like that "Changeitis" Good one. I like 4 grs Red Dot lately.

[lonewolf5347]

my mil spec runs 5.1 W231 with a 200 Grain SWC
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[ChuckS1]

WST 3.8-4.2 grains

[kir_kenix]

w231, bulseye, and titegroup are all winners. Bulseye usually gets the nod from me, however.

[Cherokee]

I use/have used 231, WST, HS6, Unique, BlueDot. I don't believe there is one perfect powder for 45 ACP. Pick one and start by following the reloading manuals.

[Tom W.]

I like Bullseye, Green Dot, Blue dot and even some Herco...