Ball gun loads
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Ball gun loads
My .45 pistol likes ball ammo, I tried loading 185gr JHP but it did not like it. Any recommendations for a good load that will work at the 50 and 25 yard. I see Berry's has 185gr round nose hollow base, anybody tried those? Thanks
kohlerpartsgod- Posts : 92
Join date : 2014-04-24
Location : Phoenix
Re: Ball gun loads
I find Sierra 8815's with 4.5-4.6 of WST to be very accurate. I only shoot 230 gr bullets in my ball gun to keep in the spirit of the way the Distinguished program used to work.
Phil
Phil
PMcfall- Posts : 395
Join date : 2011-06-16
Location : St. Joseph, MO
Re: Ball gun loads
4.8 Titegroup and 230 Sierras works great. Goes the traditional match velocity too
Jack H- Posts : 2700
Join date : 2011-06-10
Age : 75
Location : Oregon
Re: Ball gun loads
THE SIERRA'S ARE THE BEST AT 50 YDS. I USED 5.3GR WSF, 1.25"OAL, CRIMP .471", WINCHESTER LP, NEW BRASS FOR 50. JP
JIMPGOV- Posts : 657
Join date : 2011-09-27
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I prefer the Magnus/Zero 230gr RN. The price is also better. Magnus gives discounts to forum members. NFI
http://saas.shopsite.com/magnusbullets/store/45-cal-jacketed.html
http://saas.shopsite.com/magnusbullets/store/45-cal-jacketed.html
LenV- Posts : 4771
Join date : 2014-01-24
Age : 74
Location : Oregon
Re: Ball gun loads
Hello kohlerpartsgod,
For me....
Starline brass
Winchester primers
4.7 grains Bullseye powder
Hornady 230 grains FMJRN (hardball) bullets
.470" crimp
1.259" overall length
790 feet per second
Very accurate in several of my guns. Good luck.
Jim
For me....
Starline brass
Winchester primers
4.7 grains Bullseye powder
Hornady 230 grains FMJRN (hardball) bullets
.470" crimp
1.259" overall length
790 feet per second
Very accurate in several of my guns. Good luck.
Jim
spursnguns- Posts : 611
Join date : 2013-01-04
Age : 66
Location : Nampa, Idaho
Re: Ball gun loads
kohlerpartsgod wrote:My .45 pistol likes ball ammo, I tried loading 185gr JHP but it did not like it. Any recommendations for a good load that will work at the 50 and 25 yard. I see Berry's has 185gr round nose hollow base, anybody tried those? Thanks
I've never seen anyone claim to get great accuracy from plated bullets. My RRA hardball gun likes 4.2 gr Clays with Zero 230 FMJ, .469 crimp for long line, 3.7 gr Clays for the short line.
Steve B- Posts : 627
Join date : 2011-06-16
Location : Elkhart, IN
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