A choice between two lead bullets

[artbosco]

I am in the process of getting set up to reload 45 ACP. It will be the first time I have reloaded this particular caliber. I have narrowed it down to these two types of bullets (230 gr LRN BB .452 ) and (230 gr LTC BB .452 ). Any opinions on which one would be the best for ease of use and accuracy for target practice/plinking? I will be firing them through a Ruger SR45. I would think the LRN would be best for target/plinking but the LTC could be also used for SD and I believe I read where they are actually more accurate. One other question. What is the advantage or disadvantage of a (BB) beveled bottom bullet?

I use Bill Wilson's [Wilson Combat] accuracy load of 4.5 grains of VV N310 and Oregon Trail's Laser-Cast 452 200 grain Lead SWC [semiwadcutter]. OAL is 1.250" with neck tension of .469" to .470". It's an amazingly accurate load in my Kimber 5" 1911 and Ruger P90DC. For me, 3 inch groups at 25 yards off a rest is the best I've been able to accomplish. Patrick Sweeney has achieved 1" groups or less, at 25 yards using a Ransom Rest, sneering at 3" groups during testing. You might give that a try.

 

[pastime]

Sounds good Outdoorsman. Thanks for the info.

 

[abishai]

I put at least 80k through my para p 14 in my IPSIC days . The 200 grain round nose served me well.

 

[pastime]

I finally got everything I need to start reloading. I am in the process of getting the bench set up. Mounted the press tonight. I should be loading ammo tomorrow. I may have to try the 200 grain. I have been reading good things about them.