.45ACP 185gr clone load with SWCs

[FieldShunt]

The purpose of this load is to replicate the recoil and other characteristics of the Georgia Arms commercial self-defense load I have in my various .45s, so there's no liability concerns there.
There's no BE-86 to be had within any reasonable driving distance and while Graf's has a good price, the additional $36 or so for shipping is daunting. I'm not looking to stock up a major quantity on this, so even an hour ride to get some would pay.
However, the local shop closest to us does have Accurate #7 and #9, so I may just go that way. It seems that those loads can come close to the BE-86 loads, at least close enough for this purpose.
I do like BE-86's less flash and blast (in my limited experience).

[gwpercle]

If you have Unique powder on hand ... I would start with a load of 6.0 or 6.5 grains Unique and work up slowly to get the desired recoil / accuracy ...
My pet / favorite load with a 185 gr. JHP (Super-Vel bullet ) was 7.5 grs Unique .

The Speer Reloading Manual #14 - with the 185 GDHP shows a max Load of
8.2 grs Unique @ 1015 fps ... and a Starting load 7.3 grs Unique @904 fps .

Work up carefully to that maximum load ( 8.2 grs Unique) ... it looks like it could get warm .
Load Safe ,
Gary

[FieldShunt]

Have a ton of Unique but it doesn't look like it will work out with these SnS coated SWCs to get there.
Found some (reasonably priced, almost) Accurate #7. I'll give that a go before tossing all that money at hazmat plus shipping.

[Sandspider500]

I think unique would work just fine.
You said +p and unique will get there just fine.

[gwpercle]

I think unique would work just fine.
You said +p and unique will get there just fine.

I Agree ...
If 8.2 grs of Unique wont get you there ... Don't Go !
Besides ... If you have plenty Unique on hand ... then it's the best place to start !
Gary