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Post by lbahunter on Jun 15, 2019 12:46:26 GMT -5
I have been searching the threads for "light loads/low recoil loads". Since most of my shots are <150yards. I got some Barnes 40 cal. 155gr., Barnes 40 cal. 195gr. and Hornady 180gr. XTP bullets that I'm going to try. I was going to try 17 - 18gr. of Blue Dot (Slufoot's load, kinda). I was wanting to try N110 but I can't find any locally. If the Blue Dot does ok, I will not worry about the N110. The AA5744 I can find at alot of places. In my searching, the powders I have seen are AA5744, N110, Blue Dot. Is there any other good powders for "light loads/low recoil loads"?
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Post by smokepolehall on Jun 19, 2019 13:55:34 GMT -5
I found the Blue Dot to do well with the 17 gr to 18.5 gr from my NEF converted 45-70. I have the VV110 that shoots well with 30 gr, & the 4759 using 31 gr. I use HB sabot 45/40 also w/wad or Veggie wad over powder load. Bullets are XTP's, SST's n SW's
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Post by lbahunter on Jun 19, 2019 15:59:41 GMT -5
I found the Blue Dot to do well with the 17 gr to 18.5 gr from my NEF converted 45-70. I have the VV110 that shoots well with 30 gr, & the 4759 using 31 gr. I use HB sabot 45/40 also w/wad or Veggie wad over powder load. Bullets are XTP's, SST's n SW's The bullets you have tried, just the XTP's, SST's n SW's 200 gr? or Have you tried anything else like the Barnes 155gr., 195gr or 180gr XTP? |
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Post by smokepolehall on Jun 19, 2019 17:22:05 GMT -5
I have not tried any of those you listed
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Post by sw on Jun 21, 2019 9:45:50 GMT -5
Years ago, 45 cal inline MLers came out (Knight, CVA) and advertised 2600’/sec. 150g T7 and Pyrodex. The bullet -155g XTP. 200 yds advertised. Within a year, the 45 cal was deemed too light and its demise began. Soon, no 45s anywhere. Why, low energy at range with the poor BC’d , light XTPs.
There are much better choices available today. Be willing to pay a little more and look at the various companies offerings. Include Parker, Barnes, CEB, Pittman, Hornady, even Precision non-jacketed bullets, etc.. I’d try for a lot more BC and a little more weight, depending. Blue Dot works well. VV110 is my favorite.
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Post by lbahunter on Jun 24, 2019 14:48:54 GMT -5
Years ago, 45 cal inline MLers came out (Knight, CVA) and advertised 2600’/sec. 150g T7 and Pyrodex. The bullet -155g XTP. 200 yds advertised. Within a year, the 45 cal was deemed too light and its demise began. Soon, no 45s anywhere. Why, low energy at range with the poor BC’d , light XTPs. There are much better choices available today. Be willing to pay a little more and look at the various companies offerings. Include Parker, Barnes, CEB, Pittman, Hornady, even Precision non-jacketed bullets, etc.. I’d try for a lot more BC and a little more weight, depending. Blue Dot works well. VV110 is my favorite. I was wanting to try 40 cal/10mm Hornady 180 XTP's but I didn't know which powder would be better to try before I bought all 3 (AA5744, N110, Blue Dot) I thought I would get some advice. |
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Post by sw on Jun 27, 2019 17:22:02 GMT -5
The 200SST in a Harvester sabot is a proven combination. VV110 33-37 or 38gs will offer nearly 2600’/sec with low recoil, excellent accuracy, virtually no temp sensitivity. FWIW, I always lightly knurl the bullet and put either a vege wad or wool wad between the powder and the sabot. Even a 180 XTP is a bit light considering the BC. A 200g XTP can be good for initially shooting before moving on to the 200 SST.
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Post by catman on Jun 27, 2019 17:28:42 GMT -5
have you considered reloader7? you may find it the powder that you will like best.
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Post by lbahunter on Jun 28, 2019 17:15:52 GMT -5
sw sent you a pm
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Post by lbahunter on Jul 8, 2019 17:55:18 GMT -5
I was messing around with the 700ML. I had some samples of .410 41 mag bullets. I tried them in the HLB and the ribbed HLB sabots. They fit pretty good. Once I started them with a short starter, I didn't have to "bust a vein in my forehead" trying to load them. Just a good 2 hand pressure. The sabot looked fine. It wasn't tore or stretched at all. The sabot was engraved pretty good.
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Post by 10ga on Jul 10, 2019 22:44:06 GMT -5
The 200SST in a Harvester sabot is a proven combination. VV110 33-37 or 38gs will offer nearly 2600’/sec with low recoil, excellent accuracy, virtually no temp sensitivity. FWIW, I always lightly knurl the bullet and put either a vege wad or wool wad between the powder and the sabot. Even a 180 XTP is a bit light considering the BC. A 200g XTP can be good for initially shooting before moving on to the 200 SST. What SW said. Been there and done that with a bunch of 45 SML and some 45 BH209 burners. Now I just use the Hornady 200 X 40 SST and XTP depending on gun and where hunting. For longer ranges and hotter loading I use Fury and Pittman 40 cal X 225 grainers etc... My opinion and experience, others will differ. 10 |
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Post by jp81 on Aug 5, 2019 11:45:21 GMT -5
Has anyone used the Barnes .451xpb 250gr (with the large hollow point) with blue dot. I have been wondering about the best load to use in my scout conversion for my son to shoot. It shoots 40 xtps good but I thought the xpb might be better for hunting just haven’t tested for accuracy yet. Has anyone done a hair test with this bullet? Also have 40 cal sst and Barnes 195.
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Post by jbm77 on Aug 5, 2019 22:51:44 GMT -5
25 grains IMR 4759 Hornady .452” 250XTP. Set my nine year old neighbor boy up last year with this load. Replicates a trap door .45/70 load. He killed his first deer with it at smidge over 100 yards. Very little recoil pleasure to shoot. Vhitavouri N110 would do the same I’m sure
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