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yochujr · 04-13-2008, 06:05 PM

Alright, so I just bought an XD 45 and was wondering what bullets everyone reloads. Currently, I load tons of 185gr LSWC loaded with a very small dose of Bullseye for my 1911 loaded. I've hand cycled some dummy rounds through my XD and they seem to feed fine, but I'm doubtful they will cycle the action consistently. I also have a couple pounds of win231 I used to use. My question is, which bullets do you prefer to load and do you know a good place to buy them "cheap"? I realize nothing is cheap anymore, but some places have better prices than others.

jdavionic · 04-13-2008, 06:15 PM

I reload for my xdSC 9 quite often. I've had no issues with failures. They all go bang and cycle well. I can't remember the last time I bought 9mm ammo.

seikoman · 04-13-2008, 06:19 PM

I reload for 2 nines, a .40 and 2 .45s. I go here and shipping is very reasonable.

https://www.grafs.com/index.php

**Old School** · 04-13-2008, 06:22 PM

I shoot reloads exclusively through my XDs. For a nice, inexpensive bullet, checkout the black bullet by Precision Bullets.

OS

highscore · 04-13-2008, 06:47 PM

I also have shot a LOT of lead SWC's in my 1911 and they shoot great. I just bought a XD9 and reloaded some lead 125's and found them to lead the barrel the entire length of the rifling. I have never seen a pistol barrel load like this. Plated and jacketed bullets shoot great! If they rifle the .45 barrels the same as the 9's, I'd stay away from the lead, regardless of the cost. After leading, the pistol wouldn't hold a 10" group at 7 yards.
HS

yochujr · 04-13-2008, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old School

I shoot reloads exclusively through my XDs. For a nice, inexpensive bullet, checkout the black bullet by Precision Bullets.

OS

Old School, I checked these out and the prices look really good. Have you noticed less leading using these over plain cast bullets? Also, how's shipping?

Bearcreek · 04-13-2008, 07:37 PM

I use precision Bullets.. their online price INCLUDES shipping!!
I load .45ACP and 9mm with 231 powder.. no problems thus far. I use RNFP as my XD has told me not to feed it SWC... she chokes on them..

yochujr · 04-13-2008, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bearcreek

I use precision Bullets.. their online price INCLUDES shipping!!
I load .45ACP and 9mm with 231 powder.. no problems thus far. I use RNFP as my XD has told me not to feed it SWC... she chokes on them..

Awesome, thanks! Looks like I'll be placing an order this week!

forty5fan · 04-13-2008, 11:39 PM

I buy from Berrys direct about 120.00 per 1000 .45acp shipped

fredj338 · 04-14-2008, 08:03 AM

About all I shoot in my XD45tac are lead bullets. Unfortunately, it does not like the 200grLSWC I shoot in my 1911s. It FTF about 1-7 or 8. This in turn dingd up the back of the mag. So I only shoot LRN, LFP or LTC out of the XD. FWIW, I have very little leading issues in the XD.

04-13-2008, 06:05 PM	#1
yochujr XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 101	Anyone reload for their XD? Alright, so I just bought an XD 45 and was wondering what bullets everyone reloads. Currently, I load tons of 185gr LSWC loaded with a very small dose of Bullseye for my 1911 loaded. I've hand cycled some dummy rounds through my XD and they seem to feed fine, but I'm doubtful they will cycle the action consistently. I also have a couple pounds of win231 I used to use. My question is, which bullets do you prefer to load and do you know a good place to buy them "cheap"? I realize nothing is cheap anymore, but some places have better prices than others.

04-13-2008, 06:19 PM	#3
seikoman XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southcentral Va. Posts: 40	I reload for 2 nines, a .40 and 2 .45s. I go here and shipping is very reasonable. https://www.grafs.com/index.php __________________ "I beheld Satan as lightening fall from heaven." Luke 10:18 Sarcasm is the refuge of a shallow mind.

04-13-2008, 06:22 PM	#4
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,565	I shoot reloads exclusively through my XDs. For a nice, inexpensive bullet, checkout the black bullet by Precision Bullets. OS __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

04-13-2008, 06:47 PM	#5
highscore XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CT Posts: 111	I also have shot a LOT of lead SWC's in my 1911 and they shoot great. I just bought a XD9 and reloaded some lead 125's and found them to lead the barrel the entire length of the rifling. I have never seen a pistol barrel load like this. Plated and jacketed bullets shoot great! If they rifle the .45 barrels the same as the 9's, I'd stay away from the lead, regardless of the cost. After leading, the pistol wouldn't hold a 10" group at 7 yards. HS __________________ If you want me to try YOUR ammo, let me use Your gun! HS

04-13-2008, 07:37 PM	#7
Bearcreek XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 736	I use precision Bullets.. their online price INCLUDES shipping!! I load .45ACP and 9mm with 231 powder.. no problems thus far. I use RNFP as my XD has told me not to feed it SWC... she chokes on them.. __________________ Enter my home with peace in your heart- or leave with lead in your @$$!!--unknown but I like it.

04-13-2008, 06:15 PM	#2
jdavionic XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: GA Posts: 5,105	I reload for my xdSC 9 quite often. I've had no issues with failures. They all go bang and cycle well. I can't remember the last time I bought 9mm ammo.

04-13-2008, 11:39 PM	#9
forty5fan XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CA. Posts: 24	I buy from Berrys direct about 120.00 per 1000 .45acp shipped

04-14-2008, 08:03 AM	#10
fredj338 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,139	About all I shoot in my XD45tac are lead bullets. Unfortunately, it does not like the 200grLSWC I shoot in my 1911s. It FTF about 1-7 or 8. This in turn dingd up the back of the mag. So I only shoot LRN, LFP or LTC out of the XD. FWIW, I have very little leading issues in the XD. __________________ EVERY GOOD SHOOTER SHOULD BE A HANDLOADER!

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