I have always used Wincheser 231 for my .45. I don' t have the charge data as all of my reloading stuff is packed away since my last move. I have also used Universal Clays but that had a tendancy to leave burnt powder flakes in be breech and barrel.

Initially you may not want to start reloading hollowpoints. Most of the .45s out there don' t have a throat that is polished or beveled enough or a fully ramped barrel. You may end up with an unacceptable quantity of feed jams, especially for a carry gun.

If your are just starting out for your .45 I would stick with standard FMJRN bullets as you work up your loads. Once you have your load worked up and are more comfortable with the .45 then go ahead and change the bullet.

Also some guns are very finicky with regard to the OAL. I have a ParaOrdinance P-14 .45 fully set up for IPSC Limited class. It shoots great and will feed any bullet I give it as long as it is seated just a bit shorter than the max SAAMI OAL. Vary off of this spec by even a little bit and the thing will feed jam continously.

One thing to take into consideration, especially if you are going to use this as a carry gun. The use of non factory (reloaded) rounds has proved to be some legal trouble from time to time if you ever have to use the gun in self defense. For plinking, use the reloads, they are a heck of a lot cheaper. But for carry, I would use a good quality factory loaded bullet.