I've decided that I want to start reloading rounds for my 1911, in addition to the .223 and .308 that I've done for years. I went to the local gunshop and one of the guys there suggested that I try Titegroup powder. He said it burned very clean, and a lot of people seemed to really like it. He also suggested CCI 300 LP primers. I also picked up a pack of Winchester 230gr FMJ bullets and some brass.
So now I have all the supplys.....but I need a good place to start for some light plinking loads. I did a little searching on the forums and from what I can see, I should start out at around 4.3gr of TG, and an OAL around 1.550"-1.70" OAL. These will just be plinking rounds....the less recoil the better, as long as they run ok in the gun.
Is my "starting load" pretty close to where it should be? Is the TG a good powder?
Any info would be great....this is the first time I've ever reloaded pistol ammo. Kind of hard to pass up when you can reload it for half the price of the WWB ammo (or less).
So now I have all the supplys.....but I need a good place to start for some light plinking loads. I did a little searching on the forums and from what I can see, I should start out at around 4.3gr of TG, and an OAL around 1.550"-1.70" OAL. These will just be plinking rounds....the less recoil the better, as long as they run ok in the gun.
Is my "starting load" pretty close to where it should be? Is the TG a good powder?
Any info would be great....this is the first time I've ever reloaded pistol ammo. Kind of hard to pass up when you can reload it for half the price of the WWB ammo (or less).
