Thanks for all the fast help guys! I have been shooting the 300 grain XTP 45 cal. I have heard from a lot of guys that this is the load to shoot in this particular gun. So I have stuck to that. I know a guy who has shot numerous deer at 150 - 200 yards with this. He uses 150 grains though. I'm just not comfortable shooting that far yet with this gun. I am a newbie. After I switched to the 100 grains, it seemed to have made a bit of an accuracy difference, they grouped better. And another thing, is it really neccessary to shoot a couple primer caps before your gun before shooting it? Do you do this just before you take it out to the range or hunting each time after it's been cleaned....or between each new load??

Thanks a lot!
Joey