45ACP prefered load?

[ned]

Guess I should have posted this here.

Can't find any W231 so I bought some 700X. Manual suggests 4.5 gr. with 230 gr. jacketed round nose. Anyone use it in their 1911- I like just enough to cycle the slide- Ruger 1911 naturally

 

[Mus408]

I like 6 gr. of Unique.

 

[contender]

Uhh,,, the question was about 700X powder,,,not Unique.

Follow the manuals with a test of a starting load. Slowly work up from there to satisfy your needs.

 

[sandman228]

I also just loaded up some 45 acp rounds with 700x I'm thinking I used 4.2 or 4.3 gr under a 230 lrn . I usually use bullseye for 45 acp but was trying to clean up some powder on my shelf that just had a small amount left . I haven't had a chance to fire them yet .

 

[loaded round]

I've used 230 gr JSWC bullets over 4.2 gr of 700X with excellent results in my Colt Gold Cup when I couldn't find any 231. However, I'm seeing more and 231 on the shelves over the past month or so.

 

[dougader]

4.4 grains 700x was my load with the one little can of 700x I bought back in the 80's.