Red Dot loads for 200 Gr. plated bullets

[Cobalt 60]

I know it is insane to expect anyone to look at this on giveaway day, but.....

Anybody have a charge they have already worked up for this? Picked up some red dot and wanted to see what others have loaded. Alliant's data is 4.0 gr. for LSWC and 5.2 for jacketed HPs.

Thanks in advance!!

 

[rrhodes]

.45ACP?

 

[Cobalt 60]

.45ACP?

Doh! Pretty important info , eh? Yep - 45 ACP

 

[rrhodes]

4.2 behind a lead 200 swc work pretty well for target and plinking. I have pushed 5.0 in lighter bullets. Red Dot is dirty but does work well.

 

[dunkel]

I think I loaded 3.8 of red dot under various lead bullets. Very mild recoil and fairly accurate, but smokey. Looks funny shooting at an indoor range lol.

 

[Cmax Arms]

on plated bullets, they say use lead cast data.......I use RD also....

 

[Cobalt 60]

I'll probably start with 4.0 and go from there. Thanks!!

 

[1006]

I use 4.7, it is a similar in feel to a factory load.

 

[Cobalt 60]

I use 4.7, it is a similar in feel to a factory load.

I may push some up to that to make major if I shoot a USPSA division where they differentiate. Right now I only shoot production.

 

[1006]

Sounds like you are shooting something other than a 1911.

If you are shooting USPSA, you may benefit from the use of a timer and some timed drills. Often, you will shoot faster and better with a hotter load. I generally shoot a 1911 in Single Stack division.