I am sure this 1911 stuff has been worked out long ago but I know nothing of the accuracy potential of 45 ACP SWC bullets when compared to other designs.
From those of you who have done some comparison shooting I would be interested in hearing what you have learned.
Are SWC 45 ACP target bullets like the H&G 68.452 SWC and H&G 130.452 better/more accurate than Lyman 225gr. RN style? (It is hard to beat the RN for feeding and reliability)
I shoot Black Powder Cartridge Silhouette matches each month with Bernie Rowles of Old West Bullet Moulds, he made available the use (loan) of the two H&G moulds and I have the option to buy one of them. I have other 45 moulds so I really do not need additional moulds but would consider it if there was some great improvement in accuracy to be had.
Is the long nosed H&G 68.452 SWC a more accurate design than others? This is the mould that is in the best shape and cast bullets closest to fitting right out of the mould. I have been putting all my 45 ACP cast bullets through a Lee .452 push-through die after pan lubing them. Pan lube makes for less mess in ALL ways; dies, magazine, storage trays and handgun. And, it is fast!
Without knowing much at this point, it would seem to me that the design of the short sided SWC would cut clean holes in target paper, but at the expense of good support and alignment in the chamber and bore. The longer supporting sides of the RN looks to be better at this job. Is this true or what is the real story? I am sure the bulls-eye match shooters reading this know what really works.
I am only starting to put these type of loads on paper and have no opinion about them yet.
Thanks in advance for weighing in on the merits of these different bullets!