I want an XD45, what about ammo? - Page 2 - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

primeduck · 02-28-2008, 03:45 AM

Practice: WWB 230gr, UMC 230gr, Blazer Brass 230gr (if the shell casing is brass)

Carry: Speer Gold Dot 230gr

mcb · 02-28-2008, 04:30 AM

I carry my XD-40SC but for competition and practice in my XD-45ACP I have recently switched to lead bullets and reloading. I have been reloading for 40S&W for about two years know and recent got the dies and components I needed for reloading 45ACP. If you load them down a bit in velocity you can get the cowboy action bullets (slightly softer alloy) pretty cheap and they work great. If you want full power loads get the slightly harder but more expensive alloys. I just worked up my reloading costs and using the range brass I have been picking up for free I am loading 45ACP with 200gr lead bullets for about $6 a box of 50rds. That is all current prices, I just bought all the components within the last three weeks. Just and idea, if you have desire to reload it can save you some money in the end if you shoot enough to cover the initial cost of the reloading equipment. I have loaded about 17,000 rds on my Dillon 650 in the past two years and have more than broke even on the cost of my setup.

Rambling
mcb

Aristotle13 · 02-28-2008, 08:25 AM

I reload my own rounds and make 1k rounds for around 120-140$. I shoot IDPA and USPSA every weekend so I wouldn't be able to afford it any other way.

Tattooed Bard · 02-28-2008, 08:30 AM

Practice/Range: Mostly Blazer Brass 230 gr FMJ
Carry: Remington Golden Saber 230 Gr

AV8R · 02-28-2008, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLACK45ACP

as for the plane I work at Beaufort as a Air Traffic Controller if you ever come close stop by and say hi the name is Doug. Have a safe flight.

Thanks, Doug... I get down that way from time to time.

And thanks to everyone else for the replies.

shooter45acp · 03-03-2008, 08:42 PM

Range - 230gn reload/ What ever is the cheapest.
Carry - Win. Ranger 230gn T-series +p, Federal Bonded 230gn +p

liljon140 · 03-05-2008, 04:31 PM

I shoot the blazer brass or the winchester FMJ at walmart for practice. I carry Black talons.

On a side note I also work in the Avation business I am an Avionics Tech at Gulfsream Aerospace. Weird huh

XDPete · 03-05-2008, 05:49 PM

Ive been shooting Winchester and Blazer Brass. That will come to an end soon when I collect enough brass to start reloading myself.

Bree · 03-05-2008, 07:41 PM

Practice/Range: Magtech 230 gr FMJ
Carry: Federal 230 gr HST+P alternated with Federal 200gr EFMJ+P

jrb78 · 03-10-2008, 06:41 PM

Practice/Range: Blazer 230gr FMJ
Carry/Defense: Federal LE Tacticle Bonded 230gr +P HP

02-28-2008, 03:45 AM	#11
primeduck XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ellis County, Tx Posts: 247	Practice: WWB 230gr, UMC 230gr, Blazer Brass 230gr (if the shell casing is brass) Carry: Speer Gold Dot 230gr __________________ XD 45ACP Service Dark Earth (in the process of becoming a Compact) P22 Target Military 3.4" OD Green Taurus PT111 Millenium Pro 9mm Tan

02-28-2008, 04:30 AM	#12
mcb XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North East Ohio Posts: 1,994	I carry my XD-40SC but for competition and practice in my XD-45ACP I have recently switched to lead bullets and reloading. I have been reloading for 40S&W for about two years know and recent got the dies and components I needed for reloading 45ACP. If you load them down a bit in velocity you can get the cowboy action bullets (slightly softer alloy) pretty cheap and they work great. If you want full power loads get the slightly harder but more expensive alloys. I just worked up my reloading costs and using the range brass I have been picking up for free I am loading 45ACP with 200gr lead bullets for about $6 a box of 50rds. That is all current prices, I just bought all the components within the last three weeks. Just and idea, if you have desire to reload it can save you some money in the end if you shoot enough to cover the initial cost of the reloading equipment. I have loaded about 17,000 rds on my Dillon 650 in the past two years and have more than broke even on the cost of my setup. Rambling mcb __________________ If at first you don't succeed; RELOAD _ _ _ _ My web site

02-28-2008, 08:25 AM	#13
Aristotle13 XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Area 1 Posts: 36	I reload my own rounds and make 1k rounds for around 120-140$. I shoot IDPA and USPSA every weekend so I wouldn't be able to afford it any other way. __________________ You can only change tomorrow, by changing today.

03-05-2008, 04:31 PM	#17
liljon140 XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 72	I shoot the blazer brass or the winchester FMJ at walmart for practice. I carry Black talons. On a side note I also work in the Avation business I am an Avionics Tech at Gulfsream Aerospace. Weird huh __________________ A .22lr in the pocket is better than a .45ACP in the safe anyday.

03-05-2008, 05:49 PM	#18
XDPete XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 137	Ive been shooting Winchester and Blazer Brass. That will come to an end soon when I collect enough brass to start reloading myself. __________________ XD Pete

02-28-2008, 08:30 AM	#14
Tattooed Bard XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Winchester, Ky Posts: 381	Practice/Range: Mostly Blazer Brass 230 gr FMJ Carry: Remington Golden Saber 230 Gr

03-03-2008, 08:42 PM	#16
shooter45acp XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 127	Range - 230gn reload/ What ever is the cheapest. Carry - Win. Ranger 230gn T-series +p, Federal Bonded 230gn +p

03-05-2008, 07:41 PM	#19
Bree XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,596 Blog Entries: 5	Practice/Range: Magtech 230 gr FMJ Carry: Federal 230 gr HST+P alternated with Federal 200gr EFMJ+P __________________ Shoot Straight and Ride Safe! Bree XD .45 Compact -- Ruger SP-101 .357 Mag. -- Keltec P3AT .380 Rock River Arms 20" Varmint A4 AR-15 w/4-16x56mm MilDot Ruger 10/22 Black Stainless Mossberg 590 Mariner 12 Ga w/Knoxx SpecOps Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide Patriot Guard Rider Iron Butt Association Member The 60's Can't Die As Long As I Won't Leave Them!!

03-10-2008, 06:41 PM	#20
jrb78 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 9	Practice/Range: Blazer 230gr FMJ Carry/Defense: Federal LE Tacticle Bonded 230gr +P HP __________________ XD Tacticle 45 ACP Bushmaster AR-15 (M4 Style) Savage 10FP .308

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