Finally had some time to get my new 4&5/8" convertible 45ACP/45Colt Blackhawk out to the range today. I first ran 100 rounds of Fiocchi 230gn ACP jacketed ammo to get the barrel a little bit worn in before I tried my SAA270 lead reloads in 45 Colt with 8 grains of Unique behind them.
I was wondering if I could get these two to shoot to about the same POA at short ~10 yard ranges. After getting the ACP loads dialed in the 45 Colt loads would group well, and about 1-2 inches higher at 10 yards, which I guess could be expected. Maybe if I bump up the load a bit more it may drop a little.
The Range officer at our club was helping some young fellows learn how to shoot their new 9mm polymer pistols. The young guys were trying to hit some shotgun clays that had been left in the sand on the 50 yard backstop. They were seldom coming within 2-3 feet of them. I had been working on groups and adjusting sights while shooting at a paper target at 10-15 yards, but apparently I also busted a few of their clays while doing it. After they had given up, I had used up all my factory 45ACP shooting paper and had switched cylinders to the 45 Colt - while shooting high it seemed to be grouping OK. I thought I'd try to intentionally hit some clay birds at the 50 yard backstop with that load.
I shot 2 cylinder's worth and tore up all the sand in a tight circle right around two clays, but didn't bust either of them. Well, it was the first time to the range for this revolver that I had reamed the throats to proper size and getting it broken in&sights adjusted. My eyesight has also deteriorated due to the dreaded glaucoma so it ain't what it used to be. I am eager to load up some more and go back soon, except I am getting low on Unique - but I have a bunch of Green Dot now.
I know Green Dot can work pretty well with some 230gn LRN bullets I have for 45ACP, and some folks have used Green Dot with 255 gn lead bullets in 45Colt, but I haven't found any loads listed using Green Dot for the SAA 270 bullet (which weighs close to 280gn in the batch that I bought). Has anyone tried Green Dot with the SAA270 bullet?
I was wondering if I could get these two to shoot to about the same POA at short ~10 yard ranges. After getting the ACP loads dialed in the 45 Colt loads would group well, and about 1-2 inches higher at 10 yards, which I guess could be expected. Maybe if I bump up the load a bit more it may drop a little.
The Range officer at our club was helping some young fellows learn how to shoot their new 9mm polymer pistols. The young guys were trying to hit some shotgun clays that had been left in the sand on the 50 yard backstop. They were seldom coming within 2-3 feet of them. I had been working on groups and adjusting sights while shooting at a paper target at 10-15 yards, but apparently I also busted a few of their clays while doing it. After they had given up, I had used up all my factory 45ACP shooting paper and had switched cylinders to the 45 Colt - while shooting high it seemed to be grouping OK. I thought I'd try to intentionally hit some clay birds at the 50 yard backstop with that load.
I shot 2 cylinder's worth and tore up all the sand in a tight circle right around two clays, but didn't bust either of them. Well, it was the first time to the range for this revolver that I had reamed the throats to proper size and getting it broken in&sights adjusted. My eyesight has also deteriorated due to the dreaded glaucoma so it ain't what it used to be. I am eager to load up some more and go back soon, except I am getting low on Unique - but I have a bunch of Green Dot now.
I know Green Dot can work pretty well with some 230gn LRN bullets I have for 45ACP, and some folks have used Green Dot with 255 gn lead bullets in 45Colt, but I haven't found any loads listed using Green Dot for the SAA 270 bullet (which weighs close to 280gn in the batch that I bought). Has anyone tried Green Dot with the SAA270 bullet?