"Best" handloads for Ruger LC 45 carbine

[wjkeaney]

Drayks, 1973---that's just about the same year, plus or minus one, that I started reloading in our second apartment, a one-bedroom set-up. Loading bench I built doubled as a sewing table (6' long) for my wife. I didn't even know Herter's made/branded primers. So I'm feeling fairly confident my CCI primers from 1988 probably are still o.k. I'll load a few rounds using them, and see how things go. I have a friend who has a new chrono, (says it cost him obscene money,) that uses Doppler radar, eliminating the need for skyscreens, etc. I'll hit him up for a range session and see what I might learn about velocities.
Anyway, I was looking at a Natchez master catalog description of Longshot today, and wondered why you chose it as a .45 Auto powder (for the LC45.) Could you enlighten me on that?
Siringo---thanks for the tip on case brands---fortunately, I have 4 or 5 different brands, and will take your suggestion, (which I most likely would have been inclined to do anyway.) I do appreciate any and all suggestions. Thanks.

 

[Drayks]

I actually originally bought LONGSHOT for a 460 ROWLAND conversion kit for one of my 1911s, and 1K of STARLINE cases. Velocities were in the high 1200s, but I didn't like that the firing pin primer dimples were NOT dots, but rather elongated teardrop shapes. I stopped experimenting before a primer blowout. That meant that the slide motion was occurring BEFORE the firing pin had time to retract from the base of the case. The 1911 was not designed for that fast of slide action. Sold the kit and the brass to a more daredevil individual than I. One of the few firearm resales I don't regret. LONGSHOT was one of the very few powders initially recommended for 460 Rowland, basically a magnumized 45 Auto ++P with a slightly longer and stronger case and still using LARGE pistol primers. You will not regret using the LONGSHOT for your full weight RIFLE loads-- 230 grain XTPs in your LC. drayks

 

[wjkeaney]

Sounds good, Drayks. Think I'll give it a try! Appreciate all your info and suggestions.