Powder:
If the .45 is just for shooting, you may want to try Hodgdon "Clays". Cleanest burning powder I've tested. FPS isn't up too high, but doesn't really need to be for fun shooting. Hodgdon tightgroup is really accurate, but a little dirtier. These two powders is all I shoot, don't know about any others.
Primers: I use Win large pistol primers. No problems so far.
Bullets: I use Hornady 200gr XTP for paper and jugs and Combat target for my plastic humans. I have found that I shoot 200gr bullets more accurately and they have less recoil. FPS and energy are still high.
Bullet type and accuracy will come down to you and what your gun likes.
Welcome to reloading, the "Artistic science"!
If the .45 is just for shooting, you may want to try Hodgdon "Clays". Cleanest burning powder I've tested. FPS isn't up too high, but doesn't really need to be for fun shooting. Hodgdon tightgroup is really accurate, but a little dirtier. These two powders is all I shoot, don't know about any others.
Primers: I use Win large pistol primers. No problems so far.
Bullets: I use Hornady 200gr XTP for paper and jugs and Combat target for my plastic humans. I have found that I shoot 200gr bullets more accurately and they have less recoil. FPS and energy are still high.
Bullet type and accuracy will come down to you and what your gun likes.
Welcome to reloading, the "Artistic science"!