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Litman252 · 04-20-2008, 05:46 PM

Hello all,
I'm looking to load up some 230 gr. FMJ-RN for my friends 45 service, formerly mine, and was wondering how much it takes to cycle the slide??

I'm thinking around 4.2 grains for my 1911, would this work here as well???

First use of this will be a steel challenge match next month.

Tony

tomfoolery · 04-20-2008, 05:53 PM

FMJ 4.0 gr CLAYS 732 fps 1.2" Fed 150 Hodgdon Suggested starting load: 3.6 gr
Pressure: 17,000 CUP

This is from www.handloads.org for 230gr. bullet weight....

fredj338 · 04-20-2008, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Litman252

Hello all,
I'm looking to load up some 230 gr. FMJ-RN for my friends 45 service, formerly mine, and was wondering how much it takes to cycle the slide??

I'm thinking around 4.2 grains for my 1911, would this work here as well???

First use of this will be a steel challenge match next month.

Tony

Well that would actually be over the max. pressure & into at least +p territory. It's one reason I DO NOT like Clays. The pressure/charge wts. window is vary narrow. As you push max. the pressure curve goes almost straight up. Don't exceed published data & watch your OAL. IMO, there are better powders; WST, HP38 even TightGroup for fast & Unique, Universal or WSF for med.

ichy_trigger · 04-20-2008, 06:46 PM

Clays works great for 230 grain bullets, Ive used it for thousands of rounds.
Im using 3.8 grains with 230 Precision moly bullets.

Litman252 · 04-20-2008, 08:09 PM

Thanks guys, one of th things that drives me nuts, powder company's tell you the load for FMJ but not lead/plated or opposite.

Thanks much

Tony

Litman252 · 04-26-2008, 12:55 PM

Will the 3.6 grains starting load cycle the slide ok on a service model??

Thanks,

Tony

Litman252 · 05-03-2008, 05:17 PM

After the range trip-

3.7, just dribbled out, 3.8 seemed nice and we will stay with that............

Tony

04-20-2008, 05:46 PM	#1
Litman252 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 14	clays and 230grain Hello all, I'm looking to load up some 230 gr. FMJ-RN for my friends 45 service, formerly mine, and was wondering how much it takes to cycle the slide?? I'm thinking around 4.2 grains for my 1911, would this work here as well??? First use of this will be a steel challenge match next month. Tony __________________ It's not a custom 1911, but it is a .45

04-20-2008, 05:53 PM	#2
tomfoolery XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,690	FMJ 4.0 gr CLAYS 732 fps 1.2" Fed 150 Hodgdon Suggested starting load: 3.6 gr Pressure: 17,000 CUP This is from www.handloads.org for 230gr. bullet weight.... __________________ "It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees." "One is none, two is one, and three is just a good time." Clint Smith, referring to the number of guns you carry daily.

04-20-2008, 06:46 PM	#4
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 7,417	Clays works great for 230 grain bullets, Ive used it for thousands of rounds. Im using 3.8 grains with 230 Precision moly bullets. __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png Last edited by ichy_trigger : 04-20-2008 at 06:48 PM.

04-20-2008, 08:09 PM	#5
Litman252 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 14	Thanks guys, one of th things that drives me nuts, powder company's tell you the load for FMJ but not lead/plated or opposite. Thanks much Tony __________________ It's not a custom 1911, but it is a .45

04-26-2008, 12:55 PM	#6
Litman252 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 14	Will the 3.6 grains starting load cycle the slide ok on a service model?? Thanks, Tony __________________ It's not a custom 1911, but it is a .45

05-03-2008, 05:17 PM	#7
Litman252 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 14	After the range trip- 3.7, just dribbled out, 3.8 seemed nice and we will stay with that............ Tony __________________ It's not a custom 1911, but it is a .45

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