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03-31-2012, 08:11 AM
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To Lane's comment: "using Clays for .45ACP for quite a while. Clays was quite high in the list as far as burn rate (#10 if I remember right). The load I've been using (based on a reloading manual I have) is 3.7gr."
I use loads from Speer #14 Reloading manual. Page 972 for Gold Dot Hollow Point in 230 grains: 5.5 gr H. Universal is the minimum load. Max is 6.3. Bullseye is also listed with a min. of 4.5 gr to 5.0 gr. Theoretically... the smaller the bullet grain, the more powder is used. (i.e. a 185 gr bullet has a min of 6.9 instead of 5.5 H Universal with a 230gr bullet) Looked at the bottle of H. Universal Clays that I have and it says the MAX load for .45 is 6.4, and to reduce by 10% to start. So that would be 5.76 gr to start. I would be concerned if you are using Clays at 3.7. I'm hoping that the above 3.7 is a mistype. As someone above says (I think it was Dave) Do not deviate from the minimums and maximums. That said, I've been happy with Bullseye for several years. Its been being put into .45's since 1913. I load 4.7 grains bullseye under a Montana Gold 230 grain JHP for target. Its been a good, low recoil, accurate load for me. But below 4.5? Not in my gun. H. Universal Clays has been just as good to me. Just my 2 cents, Hope it helps and adds to the confusion (oops, meant Conversation!)
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03-31-2012, 10:54 AM
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OK... Lane and I have compared notes. He is using Hodgden's Clay powder. I use Hodgden UNIVERSAL CLays. There IS a difference. Took a bit of discussion on IM to figure it out. The IM feature on this board is a great addition!!!!
Da 
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03-31-2012, 11:56 AM
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And, I appreciate the friendship here. The fact that the gang here care enough about my safety to help me not make a mistake (quite honestly, I can't believe God hasn't let me kill myself before now... ) Anyway, Dave - thank you again for your vast knowledge and understanding - and Michael - thanks for the chat this morning. I feel much better about what I'm doing and what I won't be doing. Lane
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