Favorite powder for 1911

[longwinters]

I am accumulating componants for reloading my Kimber. Looks like there are about 6 favorites out there. I am looking for one that is clean burning, and will give good accuracy for a 230 gn bullet.

Thanks,

Long

 

[JD338]

Long,

I played with a few and settled on W-231. I load 5.4 grs with a 30 gr FMJ.

JD338

 

[RiverRider]

I shoot 200-grain LSWCs, but I like W231 also.

 

[Desert Fox]

Yep, 231 what I have in mind.

 

[Hegland]

+4. 231 seems to be a winner in the 1911 platform, regardless of manufacturer.

 

[Elkman]

231 is what I use. My Kimber likes it fine. !!!!

 

[Bruce Mc]

Same here, 231.

 

[BK]

Yep, WW231.

 

[longwinters]

I think you guys been drinking the same kool-aid :lol:

Thanks, your will be done with 231......

Long

 

[JD338]

long,

W-231 is the way to go and you will be happy with your decision.

JD338

 

[CatskillCrawler]

I use Titegroup for 185's, 700X for 200gr and 230gr. Cleaner than 231 in my experiences. I did shoot 231 for years till I couldn't find it for a bit and someone at the indoor pistol range turned me on to 700X. I've also used Clays for soft loads with good success. When I first started to load for 45ACP I used WST and was very happy with it. Then I accidentally picked up some WSF and brought it home. It worked good too. Did I mention Red Dot yet? Yeah it worked good too but it has a very narrow charge weight window.

In summary, just about everything works for 45 ACP. 8)

 

[FOTIS]

w231 and bullseye for practice rounds.

 

[Guy Miner]

Other powders burn cleaner - but since I'm working my way through 8 pounds of Unique a few grains at a time - it's pretty much my favorite powder for the .45, .44, and anything else that my pistols will fire...

 

[JD338]

Other powders burn cleaner - but since I'm working my way through 8 pounds of Unique a few grains at a time - it's pretty much my favorite powder for the .45, .44, and anything else that my pistols will fire...

Guy,

I used Unique in my Super Blackhawk 44 Mag with 240 gr lead bullets, what a mess! :evil:

JD338

 

[Larry in SD]

Not sure about with 230's but for 200gr. Hard Cast SWC's I switched to AA #2. Yes it burns very clean.

Larry