For the longest time I've been reloading 45ACP with 230gr FMJs over 5.3gr of Unique. No real scientific process behind the load, and I don't have a chronograph so I'm not sure what kind of velocities I'm getting. I just kind of fell into the load and it's always worked for me.
However, my supply of bullets has finally been exhausted, and I'm waiting for a new order to arrive. In the meantime, while cleaning out my reloading room I stumbled across a box of 230gr cast lead bullets.
What sort of differences am I going to see (besides some lead fouling) going from plated to cast lead bullets? Will I need to adjust my powder load? From what I've read, cast bullets require less powder than jacketed, but that has always been in reference to much higher velocity loads.
For me, I'm already running what I imagine to be a pretty slow load. Will I want to back off the powder even more?
However, my supply of bullets has finally been exhausted, and I'm waiting for a new order to arrive. In the meantime, while cleaning out my reloading room I stumbled across a box of 230gr cast lead bullets.
What sort of differences am I going to see (besides some lead fouling) going from plated to cast lead bullets? Will I need to adjust my powder load? From what I've read, cast bullets require less powder than jacketed, but that has always been in reference to much higher velocity loads.
For me, I'm already running what I imagine to be a pretty slow load. Will I want to back off the powder even more?