AustinMike
New member
Posted this in the reloading section, thought I'd put it here too...
I'm planning on trying an IPSC match for the very first time next month with my Kimber 1911. My favorite load lately for practice has been 4.0 gr. of Clays (regular, not Universal) under 230 gr. Ranier plated RN. Eventually, I may switch to Laser Cast 230 gr. RN, as they can be purchased locally. I don't have a Chronograph, but based on what I've read in reloading manuals, I believe the bullet should be moving at least 730fps, which I think is enough to make Major PF with the 230gr. bullet (if I understand the rules right.)
Does this sound right? Anybody have a better load for IPSC with 230gr.? I know there's lots of W231 fans, but I'm really not one of them. Accuracy is good, but I found it to be dirty and got tired of all the unburned powder specks on my forearms after an afternoon of shooting the stuff. If Clays doesn't have enough oomph, I've thought about Universal or Tite Group.
Thanks!
I'm planning on trying an IPSC match for the very first time next month with my Kimber 1911. My favorite load lately for practice has been 4.0 gr. of Clays (regular, not Universal) under 230 gr. Ranier plated RN. Eventually, I may switch to Laser Cast 230 gr. RN, as they can be purchased locally. I don't have a Chronograph, but based on what I've read in reloading manuals, I believe the bullet should be moving at least 730fps, which I think is enough to make Major PF with the 230gr. bullet (if I understand the rules right.)
Does this sound right? Anybody have a better load for IPSC with 230gr.? I know there's lots of W231 fans, but I'm really not one of them. Accuracy is good, but I found it to be dirty and got tired of all the unburned powder specks on my forearms after an afternoon of shooting the stuff. If Clays doesn't have enough oomph, I've thought about Universal or Tite Group.
Thanks!