Gun: Colt Enhanced Gov't Model
Barrel: 5 inch
Bullet: 230 grain FMJ/TMJ/Encapsulated
Powder: Alliant Power Pistol
Weight: 6.8 grains
Primer: Winchester or Federal Large Pistol

COMMENTS: Duplicates the ballistics and point of impact of the 230 grain Federal Hydra Shok. Guaranteed to make major, and suitable for any loading or match requiring Ball ammunition.

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Happiness is a 200 yard bughole.

My all time .45ACP favorite is;

230gr FMJ
7.2 grains Unique
any matched cases
any standard primer
extremely accurate

I used to pull military ball and replace the charge with 7.2gr. of Unique. Be aware -- This load is "over maximum" in some loading manuals. This was a Cooper recommended load back in the '70's and Unique's burning rate may be different today, although I still use this load extensively without problems.

win231 5.4gr
230 gr hardball

My favorite 45ACP load is:
Gun: Colt 1991A1, 5 inch barrel
Bullet: Laser Cast 225gr Flat Nose
Powder: 6.9gr Alliant Power Pistol
Primer: Winchester Large Pistol
Velocity: 870 FPS(840FPS from a Commander)

ZM

Carry load in +P from Hodgdon Data Manual #26 (1992):

185 gr. Rem. JHP (These feed well.)
10.0 gr. HS6
Rated at 1162 in 5" bbl. although I haven't chrono'd them. Shot a "wet pack" of newspaper with impressive results.

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PowderBurns:

The Remington JHP is a good bullet--but did you know that you can buy the Hydra-Shok as a loading component? Take a look at the Speer GDHP, too.

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Happiness is a 200 yard bughole.