armednfree
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I have used WW231 at 5.1-5.3 grains with a 230 grain cast or jacketed RN for decades. I used 5.8 grains with the 185 grain SWC in both cast and jacketed. I used that for target shooting and competition in early IPSC and bullseye. It has always been my go-to load that I never questioned.
The main guns are a Springfield Range Officer I just bought, an EAA witness steel and an XD Mod 2 5". I still have the Clarke Heavy Slide that I bought in the early 80's but that is kind of retired now. I only shoot that occasionally.
But now I'm thinking about trying CFE pistol. Max charge weights are 1.5 grains heavier and velocities generally 100 fps faster. Not that I care about velocity, accuracy and function are what matters.
What are your experiences with CFE Pistol vs WW231 in the 45 ACP? I'm looking at a chart showing CFE pistol being a good bit slower than WW231, slower than Unique actually.
The main guns are a Springfield Range Officer I just bought, an EAA witness steel and an XD Mod 2 5". I still have the Clarke Heavy Slide that I bought in the early 80's but that is kind of retired now. I only shoot that occasionally.
But now I'm thinking about trying CFE pistol. Max charge weights are 1.5 grains heavier and velocities generally 100 fps faster. Not that I care about velocity, accuracy and function are what matters.
What are your experiences with CFE Pistol vs WW231 in the 45 ACP? I'm looking at a chart showing CFE pistol being a good bit slower than WW231, slower than Unique actually.