180Gr. Too Light??? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

bowdoctor53 · 05-07-2008, 05:35 PM

I need some input on bullet weight. My son has a 45 acp and was told nothing under 200 Gr. I'm going to start casting bullets for him but don't want to waste t&m on the wrong weight.
He only shoots paper with his gun now so give me some guidance on this subject.

bowdoctor53

So Flo · 05-07-2008, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bowdoctor53

I need some input on bullet weight. My son has a 45 acp and was told nothing under 200 Gr. I'm going to start casting bullets for him but don't want to waste t&m on the wrong weight.
He only shoots paper with his gun now so give me some guidance on this subject.

bowdoctor53

My Para Ordnance C7-45 shoots very well with the 180's. Very smooth and manageable for extended range sessions.

Do you know WHY they told him nothing less than 200 gr?...possibly a 'break in' period or something?

Myk9noseknows · 05-07-2008, 06:07 PM

I agree that it sounds like a "break in" weight. But keep in mind that a lot of people tell you not to fire lead in them either

185, 200g's always shoot well. However, there is nothing wrong with casting him some 230g bullets either. Hell, anyone who would cast me some bullets would get a "thank you" no matter what their weight.

ralphh · 05-07-2008, 06:31 PM

I've been shooting .45acp for about 25 years...I've always shot either 185, or 200gr cast bullets either one is a excellant choice. My XD however, has shown that it prferrs a 230gr bullet weight So, I'm going with that, They'll work well in my 1911's as well.

tactikel · 05-07-2008, 06:31 PM

Hello all!

I have an XD-45 and really love it!
Have owned: 1911 ,HI-Power, Combat Commander,- XD is BEST.

RE: 180 gr loads - 180 gr loads have been shot millions of times over the years (SWC)- the XD likes round nose slugs best -I have found SWC and flat nosed and JHP tend to hang up (maybe 1 in 100). Round nose slugs NEVER fail to feed!
Try a box or 2 of SWC if they feed- go for it !!

**Loves2Shoot** · 05-07-2008, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bowdoctor53

My son has a 45 acp and was told nothing under 200 Gr.

That advise makes no sense to me.

If you are loading for a XD you will be much better off using round nose profile also.

**digitalexplr** · 05-07-2008, 06:48 PM

That doesn't make any sense to me either. Some people just give really ignorant advice.

rgeliske · 05-08-2008, 09:41 AM

I have shot as light as 155gr but prefer 180 -200 LRN for reloading, with the 155 there is just not enough bullet in the case to suit me.

fredj338 · 05-08-2008, 12:17 PM

The lighter the bullet the cheaper they are. The gold std. for accuracy in the 45acp has always been the 200grSWC. Nothing wrong w/ the 185gr either. Infact, my ccw load is the 185grRemGS in my Om. It makes 900fps+ from the short bbl. & expands & penetrates well.

05-07-2008, 05:35 PM	#1
bowdoctor53 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3	180Gr. Too Light??? I need some input on bullet weight. My son has a 45 acp and was told nothing under 200 Gr. I'm going to start casting bullets for him but don't want to waste t&m on the wrong weight. He only shoots paper with his gun now so give me some guidance on this subject. bowdoctor53

05-07-2008, 06:07 PM	#3
Myk9noseknows XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,750	I agree that it sounds like a "break in" weight. But keep in mind that a lot of people tell you not to fire lead in them either 185, 200g's always shoot well. However, there is nothing wrong with casting him some 230g bullets either. Hell, anyone who would cast me some bullets would get a "thank you" no matter what their weight. __________________ "When people need help, they call the Police. When Police need help, they call K-9"

05-07-2008, 06:31 PM	#5
tactikel XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 22	Greetings- Tactikel Hello all! I have an XD-45 and really love it! Have owned: 1911 ,HI-Power, Combat Commander,- XD is BEST. RE: 180 gr loads - 180 gr loads have been shot millions of times over the years (SWC)- the XD likes round nose slugs best -I have found SWC and flat nosed and JHP tend to hang up (maybe 1 in 100). Round nose slugs NEVER fail to feed! Try a box or 2 of SWC if they feed- go for it !! Last edited by tactikel : 05-07-2008 at 06:36 PM. Reason: completeness

05-07-2008, 06:48 PM	#7
digitalexplr XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 465	That doesn't make any sense to me either. Some people just give really ignorant advice. __________________ XD9sc

05-08-2008, 09:41 AM	#8
rgeliske XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,615	I have shot as light as 155gr but prefer 180 -200 LRN for reloading, with the 155 there is just not enough bullet in the case to suit me. __________________ Sig P220, Taurus PT1911, Browning HiPower 9mm, CZ75, CZ75 P01, S&W Model 60 357, Savage 9317 BTVS .17, Browning Buckmark, Taurus Gaucho 357 (pair), Taurus Gaucho 45LC (pair), Uberti 1873 Saddle Rifle 357, Uberti 1873 45 LC Carbine, TTN 12 Gauge Double, Ruger Bisley Vaquero 357 (pair), Springfield XD9SC, XD45 Service, XD45 Compact Tactical, Glock G35, Taurus 617 357

05-07-2008, 06:31 PM	#4
ralphh XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 28	I've been shooting .45acp for about 25 years...I've always shot either 185, or 200gr cast bullets either one is a excellant choice. My XD however, has shown that it prferrs a 230gr bullet weight So, I'm going with that, They'll work well in my 1911's as well.

05-08-2008, 12:17 PM	#9
fredj338 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,059	The lighter the bullet the cheaper they are. The gold std. for accuracy in the 45acp has always been the 200grSWC. Nothing wrong w/ the 185gr either. Infact, my ccw load is the 185grRemGS in my Om. It makes 900fps+ from the short bbl. & expands & penetrates well. __________________ EVERY GOOD SHOOTER SHOULD BE A HANDLOADER!

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