I'd like to work out a "clone load" for my .45ACP defense load with some coated 185gr SWCs.
We use the term clone load to mean it duplicates more or less a factory load for practice purposes.
So my main self-defense load is some Georgia Arms 185gr Gold Dot +Ps that I managed to acquire a pretty good amount of. But rather than burn that excellent stuff up practicing with it, I got a box of SnS 185gr coated SWCs. I tried some Red Dot, a powder I often use in .45ACP, but can't get enough power to come anywhere near the GA load: 1060fps in my old Commanders, 1100 in Government Models. Hot stuff.
So I have pile of Unique, and am thinking of starting with that.
One that also appeals is BE-86, I've had some good results with that when it first came out.
Trying to stay within the powders on hand for now.
Powder charge suggestions welcome.
Bill