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    Squaregrouper

    Squaregrouper

    Kragaphile
    Sep 10, 2009
    17,051
    Pikesville, Peoples Republik Of Marylandistan
    I have random pounds of HS-6 and Win 231 acquired via a bulk buy. I have >1000 pieces of primed .45ACP and .38 Special that I have not loaded for yet. I also load .357 Sig and 10mm, but have developed loads I like with Power Pistol, AA9 and Longshot (all in my stash). I would prefer to not use the HS-6 or 231 for those calibers.
    My .45 projectiles are 200gr plated and my .38 projectiles are 125gr FMJ. I have book data for both, but would like to know the MDS braintrust's opinion on whether these powders would mesh with the caliber/projectile combo I have in stock.
    FWIW- My wife loves shooting .38 Special and I would like to develop a mild .45ACP load for her to shoot as well.
     
    Pinecone

    Pinecone

    Ultimate Member
    MDS Supporter
    Feb 4, 2013
    28,175
    I load .45 ACP with WW231. A LOT. Bullet is a 200 grain LSWC.

    Back when the power factor (USPSA) was higher, I loaded 5.8 grains. But with the new lower power factor, I think that 5.4 grains chrono'd reliably a the new power factor.

    I have not worked up a load for HS6 in .45 ACP, but it should work well. I have loaded it in .40 with a 175 grain LSWC. 7.5 grains for the older PF.
     
    John from MD

    John from MD

    American Patriot
    MDS Supporter
    May 12, 2005
    22,939
    Socialist State of Maryland
    WW231 is a great powder for .45 ACP especially if you want lighter loads. HS6 is slower and is usually used on 9mm and .40S&W.

    I would start at 5 gns and work up. Somewhere between that and 5.5 you will find a good consistent load.
     
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    Uncle Duke

    Uncle Duke

    Ultimate Member
    MDS Supporter
    Feb 2, 2013
    11,723
    Not Far Enough from the City
    W231 under a 200 grain SWC is the bee's knees in 45ACP. MANY years of tried and true results.

    231 is an excellent powder in 38 Special as well.

    I've no personal experience with HS-6.
     
    Shamr0ck

    Shamr0ck

    Ultimate Member
    Aug 6, 2011
    2,505
    Frederick
    I use W231 under 230gr RN in my 45ACP. Could certainly tweak the load some - just haven't gotten around to it. I presently use 5.3 grains and it reliably cycles my 1911s with stock springs.
     
    Seabee

    Seabee

    Old Timer
    Oct 9, 2011
    517
    Left marylandistan to NC
    I used to use 231 but found Universal to be super clean burning and more accurate in my 45. 231 left more residue it seemed to me but was accurate with my jacketed and cast 230 gr.
     
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