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I ordered a S&W model 22, model of the 1917 revolver in .45 ACP (moonclips). This is my first .45 revolver, also I am new to .45 reloading, though I have done a few thousand .38/357 and .40 hand loads.
I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for bullet types and weights for such a weapon. I want something for target use, a hint on the lighter side of the load. I'd like to use Missouri Bullets, but wasn't sure if I should go with their 180 LSWC BHN 12, or their 230 LRN BHN 18. (Or suggest something.)
I would guess the BHN of 18 might be a little high for slightly light loads. But I don't know what bullet weight is going to hit point of aim with the revolver. I ordered some Ranier 230Grain plated bullets, as I can use those in my Glock barrel as well.
I guess the best bet would be to hold off on ordering the lead bullets until I try out a couple weights to see what shoots best with this revolver, which has fixed sights. But I am curious about the hardness issue.
I will likely use Unique or W231. I really like Unique with my .38 and .357 loads (other than the dirtiness). I shoot those in my GP100 and my 642. I found W231 to shoot nicer and feel better for my .40 loads out of my Beretta 96. It's a lot cleaner than Unique too.
Thanks in advance.
I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for bullet types and weights for such a weapon. I want something for target use, a hint on the lighter side of the load. I'd like to use Missouri Bullets, but wasn't sure if I should go with their 180 LSWC BHN 12, or their 230 LRN BHN 18. (Or suggest something.)
I would guess the BHN of 18 might be a little high for slightly light loads. But I don't know what bullet weight is going to hit point of aim with the revolver. I ordered some Ranier 230Grain plated bullets, as I can use those in my Glock barrel as well.
I guess the best bet would be to hold off on ordering the lead bullets until I try out a couple weights to see what shoots best with this revolver, which has fixed sights. But I am curious about the hardness issue.
I will likely use Unique or W231. I really like Unique with my .38 and .357 loads (other than the dirtiness). I shoot those in my GP100 and my 642. I found W231 to shoot nicer and feel better for my .40 loads out of my Beretta 96. It's a lot cleaner than Unique too.
Thanks in advance.