Loads for a 45 cal Encore
08-29-2009, 04:36 PM
#1
Spike
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Loads for a 45 cal Encore
What do you have the best luck with? I shot Powerbelts with 777 exclusively. Not anymore, I'm sick of all the work in between shots. I want something a bit more consistent. I'm not set on anything yet, powder or bullets. What do you recommend? thanx in advance--->Roger
08-29-2009, 05:24 PM
#2
Nontypical Buck
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I'd suggest starting with either 777 FFFG or BH209 as a powder. As for projectile, I would try the 200 grain XTP and 200 grain SST or Shockwave. These bullets tend to be pretty accurate in many different .45 rifles. As for your Encore, it's hard to say what it will prefer, but I would start with 80 grains of your choice of powder and work your way up in 5 grain increments. I've noticed with my .45, 5 grains of powder can make a big difference in accuracy. It took me a long time to find the right load for mine, but once I did it shot very accurately and consistently when I did my part.
Best of luck!
Best of luck!
08-29-2009, 05:50 PM
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Typical Buck
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IMHO the very best Ascorbic Acid based powder for the money is still Goex Pinnacle 3Fg Loose powder (Made by Pioneer Powder).
For 22-24 bucks you can get a whole pound of powder. You should put a 2x2 inch Silica Gel(dessicant) pack in the can to keep it bone dry (this goes for all BP subs).
Pinnacle(All Pioneer Powder) is very forgiving, so use as much as you need, to get the speed you desire, without going over your owners manual limit.
APP likes to be very FIRMLY compressed, to give the best results
Don't waste your time with APP "EZ Loads" Or "Sticks", cause they give very erratic down-range results
For 22-24 bucks you can get a whole pound of powder. You should put a 2x2 inch Silica Gel(dessicant) pack in the can to keep it bone dry (this goes for all BP subs).
Pinnacle(All Pioneer Powder) is very forgiving, so use as much as you need, to get the speed you desire, without going over your owners manual limit.
APP likes to be very FIRMLY compressed, to give the best results
Don't waste your time with APP "EZ Loads" Or "Sticks", cause they give very erratic down-range results
Last edited by LaneNebraska; 08-29-2009 at 05:56 PM.
08-29-2009, 08:27 PM
#7
Nontypical Buck
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There's nothing wrong with sticking with 777 - it's my favorite powder. I know a lot of guys swear by BH209 but I just can't justify the price, considering I can get 777 for around $15 a pound on clearance. I don't have any personal experience with Pioneer Poweders, but I'm sure Lane is giving good advice here.
If you stick with 777 I would recommend trying FFFG if you can find it- it's always been more accurate for me, produces less crud ring, and gives higher velocities with the powder charges most people use. Personally I don't like Pyrodex- it's very dirty and produces lower velocities.
If you stick with 777 I would recommend trying FFFG if you can find it- it's always been more accurate for me, produces less crud ring, and gives higher velocities with the powder charges most people use. Personally I don't like Pyrodex- it's very dirty and produces lower velocities.
08-30-2009, 02:22 AM
#9
Spike
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There's nothing wrong with sticking with 777 - it's my favorite powder. I know a lot of guys swear by BH209 but I just can't justify the price, considering I can get 777 for around $15 a pound on clearance. I don't have any personal experience with Pioneer Poweders, but I'm sure Lane is giving good advice here.
If you stick with 777 I would recommend trying FFFG if you can find it- it's always been more accurate for me, produces less crud ring, and gives higher velocities with the powder charges most people use. Personally I don't like Pyrodex- it's very dirty and produces lower velocities.
If you stick with 777 I would recommend trying FFFG if you can find it- it's always been more accurate for me, produces less crud ring, and gives higher velocities with the powder charges most people use. Personally I don't like Pyrodex- it's very dirty and produces lower velocities.
what is your between shot routine? How well are you cleaning the bore?