185 or 230 .45acp
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Yup. My 45 acp load is a 230gr LRN on top of 4.2gr of Reddot.
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I used a bunch of lead 185 grain SWC's in a Ruger P90 when I shot production USPSA. That stinking gun would eat them like candy. I think I had 3.8 or 4.0 grains of Bullseye in that load- it was just enough to cycle the action for faster follow up shots.
I realize this is a poor way to train for real world shooting, but I was just punching cardboard as fast as possible. And I'd never carry the P90- I don't think I've ever been in that kind of shape.
I realize this is a poor way to train for real world shooting, but I was just punching cardboard as fast as possible. And I'd never carry the P90- I don't think I've ever been in that kind of shape.
Depends on the application. Subs will run better with the 230 gr projectile. Many of the self defense loads use some variation of the 185 gr as you can achieve greater velocity for barrier penetration when desired.
Depends. I typically load 230s with Bulleye, but have had success with 185.
230 and keep em standard pressure. I have lost brass before I wore it out. 45acp was made for the 230.
