I load an a plated 230 RN to 1. Fast powder is great for this cartridge. Jun 30, 2021 · June 30, 2021 By Layne Simpson. The calibers used in the 2021 USPSA Nationals ranged from (l. 8 (845) - 225rn #2 alloy. 45 ACP and . 45 ACP bullets over a variety of powders. Using bullets from Cast LSWC, SinterFire, Barnes TAC-XP, LFP, Hornady JSWC, Speer JHP, LRN, Hornady FMJ FP. 0 grains at 9,500 psi. 45, my load is 3. Back in the days when I shot . That said Winchester 231-HP 38 are useable in more calibers then Bullseye. Select A Caliber or Gauge Below To View Recipes. I found it performed nicely with 200 and 210 grain bullets in . But cycle just fine in this Amt 1911 but it's polished and scratches pretty easily. My most accurate 200gr. 40 and more recently about 750 45 ACP. 38 Short Colt. 5 gr. to r. Ramshot Zip Oct 13, 2010 · Shops authorized to perform . My data is below. Here you will find load data for some of the most recent cartridges on the market, with more being added each week. SWC Polymer-Coated, Rim Rock 255-Gr. shootingtimes. The SAAMI pressure limit is 21,000 psi for the standard . Castboolits. I personally load the Lee TL452-230-2R to an OAL 1. Only . This Colt Gold Cup is clearly happy shooting a diet of cast. I would like to find a recipe to use Blue Dot to make some +P loads for 45 ACP or 45 Auto Rim for my S&W 625 revolver. work really well. Apr 8, 2021 · The author’s favorite load for . Or I'll try AA#7 for 10mm. Powder charge weights listed are maximum. In my 7 1/2" Blackhawk, using a 240 gr. Primer- Any quality primer. Feb 6, 2016 · 454PB. 3 grain charge is below the Hornady manual’s recommendation of 5. I was after full power loads. 40 S&W, . 6. Load Development. I would mostly be using 230 gr jacketed bullets, but could try other bullet weights. Aug 2, 2021 · Reloading 460 S&W Mag. All groups five shots each from sandbag rest; 20-yard indoor range. Blue Dot is about as slow as you want to go in the . 45 ACP muzzle velocities over 1,000 FPS at safe, standard-level pressures are possible. 45 acp loads but I still have a few hundred loaded 200gr. This is my latest toy, 8-3/8” 460 magnum. 9 WLP Colt NM w/BEC 1. www. 5gr of Clays behind a 185gr Precision Moly bullet. = 880 fps. Dec 7, 2017 · I am in the process of switching to 185gr. Wt. For me that is half the fun reloading, load Oct 12, 2001 · Pmax is 28,455 psi. 8 (725) - 5. 45 Colt (Alliant Data) reloading data with 21 loads. Keith SWC. 313. 45 200 gr round nose bullets and I can't find reloading data for cast round nose bullets. Here is a screenshot of some data comparing 4 powders Red Dot, 700X, Bullseye, and 452AA. I also use AA#5 in 45 acp at less then brisk velocities, hard ball plus a bit, with good results. Secondary Uses: Magnum handgun loads. 45 Colt - Published Manufacturer Loading Data Alliant Powder Green Dot. 45 ACP, . It gets to around 1000 fps in both 1911's and a CZ97, it is very accurate. Unique, hands down, is the best general all around powder for this cartridge. 0 grains of W231 will duplicate factory hardball loads. Jul 9, 2023 · After some research, and limited availibity, True Blue looked like a candidate for a 255 grain bullit load. 148 0. 7 grains of unique with cci #300 large pistol magnum primers not In bags. That’s a pretty good velocity boost over the base . Speer did list Blue Dot in the . I purchased a box of precision . 12 gauge. 357 Magnum. 10mm Auto. 21" Fed 150 Alliant. 320 posts · Joined 2006. 983 fps @ 560 FPE +P load. Taper Crimp- . And 8-8. 45 ACP is a low pressure cartridge. I haven't identified my favorite "full" loads yet due to limited powder options. military in 1873, along with the Colt Single Action Army revolver. 44 S&W Special. 2 to 0. 248 Clark Gold Cup 2. Remarks: Powder of choice for magnum hunting loads. 5 (high variation from using rifle-insert in measure) Bullet:260gr Lyman #454424 from Matt’s Bullets. 150 Unique 6. 2 grains of blue dot for 230 gr fmj rn. 220 gr. Oct 10, 2008 · Yes I tried E3 in the 45 acp. Apr 29, 2019 · 454PB. 45 ACP as opposed to +P). 45 ACP casings. This coming from the perspective of a 10mm reloader. 260" and it takes 5. My book says an 8. 6 gr (min) - 661 fps. Perhaps because of a different lot. This is usually only going to matter to a shooter that is loading to a Power Factor for competition. Pressure: 19,000. Mar 2, 2013 · I have been experimenting with four different pistol powders: Bullseye, Blue Dot, 231 & Unique for four different pistol calibers: 9MM, 10MM, 40 S&W & 45 ACP. 200-Gr. Suggested starting load: 4. 45 ACP. Jun 30, 2014 · It is warmer than I prefer to go with my 45 ACP loads at any rate, and another good reason why you should always check a few different sources of loading data when getting an idea for your load work up. Bullets for my lightweight . Here is my load data for 250 and 255-grain . recoil spring & shock-buffer it tended to batter more than I liked. rehoppe Discussion starter. 45 Colt, and also for reduced loads in my . For both bullet weights, the case mouth is crimped into the cannelure on the bullet to give the listed OAL. 0 grs. Ramshot True Blue. 45 Auto Nov 19, 2009 · The below picture is of two 32 ACP 90 grain test rounds from a P-32 and two test rounds from a Kel-Tec PF-9. Powder- Bullseye, 5. gunloads. 7gn as range of MAX loads), but it tends to Dec 30, 2020 · Re: Loading 45acp with Red Dot. Which SHOULD calculate out to be a good boost in pressure. 0; do not exceed powder weight shown when using the ACP Reloading data. Using bullets from Cast Lead, LWC, JHP Dec 7, 2006 · In a 1911 . 44 Rem. Mar 21, 2006 · If I were to pursue loads of 250 grains in the . I loaded it for 200 grain hornady hp's initially but have no data. Lyman also shows a top load of 7. I've found Bluedot to be a very versatile powder in all my magnum handguns, and many of my cast loads for rifles. 3 gr Blue Dot 780 fps 1. 45 Auto (don't shoot anything else). 270 for that shape bullet. Powders include IMR, Hodgdon, Winchester. I use a Dillon powder measure for progressive loading and a Lee Perfect Powder Measure for manual drop loads. 357 with the old Speer 160 half-jacket SWC, and in . 1 822 9. Test gun was a Ruger Blackhawk, 7. It is the original 45 ACP powder. hard cast LFP. 0 grains of Bullseye or 5. Mar 28, 2024 · There are two Fiocchi loadings, one a 900 fps XTP loading and the Extrema at 840 fps. Blue Dot may be a little fast. 0 (872) - 7. 0 895FPS 16,000PSI. Posted March 1, 2015. The 185-grain JHP at 1000 fps hits 185. 200 (Speer #14 listed for GDHP) 1st W231 load at 5. I’ll finish the rest of the canister in 500 Linebaugh or 45 ACP. #7 · Oct 14, 2008. 185" OAL*see note* (*I think, I'm up in Canada right now, my data's at home*) anyway, its the same as the factory 200gr XTP round overall length and 7. Gentle recoil impulse and 100% reliable in my series 80 new production Stainless Colt Commander. Magnum. 44 Spl/. Principal Purpose: Magnum shotshell loads, 10, 12, 16, 20 and 28 ga. 0 IMR SR 4756 Winchester CCI 300 10. SAAMI standard maximum pressure is 21,000 psi, and no published load for the 230 RNL bullet is much above 18,000. While in 45 ACP, it probably won't be a problem (as 45 ACP is a low pressure round to begin with), in other calibers, it can go bad real quick with a minor change in OAL because of the bullet profile. Probably further searching will reveal other loads using the heavier bullets in 45 ACP. Another good powder for medium velocity to near full power in the Ruger is Blue Dot. 3 gr. Mar 22, 2024 · About the slowest powder that I use in 45 acp cast loads is HS-6. BUT to go higher you sure need to be careful and go slow and know what your doing. Pills to shoot first. 45 acp in the future, I would use a slower powder like HS-6 or maybe even Blue Dot. e3. 248 Clark Gold Cup 1. 0 gr. 38 Special, . This Full Metal Jacketed bullet over 7. I load 9. The accuracy wasn't particularly good, compared to my normal charge of Bullseye. 45. 45 Super® use, but they do seem to convert guns from a broader array of manufacturers than other authorized conversion companies. com. And that’s a max load, BTW. I have been using Clay Dot in HC recipes for many years now, safely and effectively. Mar 12, 2012 · 6152 posts · Joined 2010. 45 Auto (Hodgdon Data) reloading data with 284 loads. Colt - 7. Primer: Rem 2½ Large Pistol. Mar 30, 2004 · I've loaded 45 ACP exclusively with blue dot for fmj 230 grain (since I started reloading in january). They both have lighter recoil than factory loads though. 45 ACP (aka . 7 Federal Federal 150 8. 40S&W in Production division. #9 · Mar 12, 2012. Powder of choice for magnum loads. 1 gr. In addition to the typical 230-grain Hardball bullet Hornady also offers a 230-grain flat Jan 7, 2013 · 607 posts · Joined 2012. HS-7, if I remember correctly, is even slower (akin to 2400), so it really isn't suitable for the . 8gr (max) gives 818fps. With limited supplies, the only powder I was able to find locally was Alliant Blue Dot. Aug 18, 2012 · My favorite and only load I use for a 230 cast RN is, Bullet- Cast Performance 230gr. Mar 25, 2013 · The . Load for that is 2. 13 gr. If you would consider going to a different powder, my Lyman book shows a top load of 10. 3 grains Winchester W-231. 6-4. i. OK - so certain smokeless powders for pistol loads are now becoming harder to get. 0 Accurate No. Nov 7, 2014 · Ruger Vaquero 45acp loads. S. 1 gr while looking at the brass for pressue signs. Using bullets from Speer GDHP, Speer LSWC, Speer LRN, Speer TMJ RN. Feb 18, 2015 · Location:West Point, VA. Canister Sizes: View All Blue Dot ® Recipes. Handgun Data. May 19, 2017 · The 200 grain Gold Dot was the most popular load in . The older was slower burning in pistol calibers. I recently bought a Ruger birdshead Vaquero in 45 acp. Mar 31, 2022 · Top Loads At The 2021 USPSA Nationals. 38 Special. cast bullet in front of 14 grs. QuickLoad Estima I have been told as of 2011 that the NEW and current N-100 is faster burning in pistol calibers than the old. 0 grains starting, so you should validate that this charge is sufficient if Jun 3, 2009 · 1346 posts · Joined 2009. 45 ACP / . SWC (normally a 45 Long Colt bullet) for an experimental bowling pin load. Jul 28, 2016 · Alliant Clay Dot is a very viable alternative to Hodgdon Clays and is US produced. with a 265 gr. 6gn with 200gn L-SWCs have been accurate (my manuals list 4. guns is around 840 FPS. 600" Speer Part No. Lyman lists GreenDot =. 9 of Clays behind a 230gr Precision Moly. plated HP bullets and loaded up several batches of ammo using W-231 and Blue Dot powder. I posted my Bullseye data which was shot on the same day as the 64 rounds of Blue Dot. Loads from 3. Something like Blue Dot, which is a slow burning powder and has high breech pressures at unlock, not appropriate. From what I have seen it usually take 0. 45 Colt is not a caliber I load, but glad to hear about your results. 344. 5-4. Will group 1 1/2"or less @ 25 yards all day out of my Para. They listed a load for their 250gr lead bullet, 14. The . I have used it in everything from 9mm Luger to 45/70 rifle. It works fine in the 41 Mag as well as Blue Dot. The 32 ACP sent a 90 grain bullet expanded to 42-45 caliber roughly the same depth. It ran 800 fps as I recall, clean, soft but not as accurate as my green dot load. We can reach 1,200 fps with 18. of Blue dot but after reading i think i will use w231 instead. 45 Colt data didn't list Blue Dot at all. 45 ACP, turned out to be old reliable with about all bullet weights unless overly light loads were used. Moving to metallic cartridges, I worked with several from . D. 8. 8 (988) - 230 swagged lead fn. Using bullets from Speer TMJ Match SWC, Speer GDHP or TMJ FN, Speer TMJ FN, TMJ Match SWC or GDHP, Speer LSWC, Speer Colt JHP, Speer TMJ RN, Speer GDHP SB or GDHP, Speer LRN. #17 · May 7, 2019. Cartridge. and . I have tested 200gn L-SWCs with it in . Just my 2 cents worth. It has tended to be kind of erratic with a large velocity variation, even with magnum pistol primers. ): . 45 ACP consists of 4. 3 grains of Silhouette for the 230 grain bullet produced 20,867 psi, and the maximum +P load of 7. show description. Test lot was 50. 0 Vihtavuori N110 Winchester Jul 3, 2009 · Originally Posted by JiminPHX. Using Ramshot Enforcer and 230-grain bullets, . Nov 1, 2018 · Speer . I haven’t been able to find a good load with what components I have. 0 Grains Blue Dot - 1,111 fps I've had to build a new expansion ring baseline with my new batch of 45 Super brass (shorter case head, thinner case walls = more expansion with same loads). 0gr starting for 1169fps, 14. #4 · Nov 2, 2021. Using Titegroup (TG), my Hodgdon manual shows for a 230gr FMJ 4. I have found pressure spikes while shooting it. . Or both. I hope it will work as well in 38 special, as my Blue Dot supply is nearly exhausted. 45 Colt bullets loaded into . Oct 27, 2021 · 38546 posts · Joined 2008. 0 grains of Powder Pistol is 90 fps faster and a group just over 1″ for five shots. 45 Super® conversions on customer guns maintain individual lists of the guns they will work on. 150 fps variation and one deformed brass. 4. 8gr of Power Pistol. FWIW: For IPSC Major in the . 630 measured length 1st COAL at 1. It just never clicked just right for me. The 230-grain Extrema breaks 840 fps in most pistols, 855 fps in the Glock 21. 6 842 9. Consistent. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to send us an email at sales@thebluebullets. #6. 45 ACP commercial range ammo was ~ 35¢ each and handloads were ~13¢ each. May 16, 2011 · I tried making some . for major at 169 PF from my Sig 5" 1911. Dec 29, 2011 · Gavin’s “standard charge” load for 45 ACP: (use load data at your own risk) Hornady XTP 230 grain jacketed hollow point bullet. Mar 26, 2006 · Today I run a Springfield XD in . I assume that "Blue" is similar to Blue Dot, but I've never used it. The gun used was a 10 inch Contender. 45, and not really suitable for lighter bullets. Shooters used to trade handload data like cooks traded casserole recipes. I would rather use Winchester 231 for the 45 and for loads around 1100 fps in the 41 Mag. Use 10% UNDER any values you see here for older N-100. Either 5. #1 · Jan 7, 2013. less to make the same PF with a coated bullet. WARNING: This load was worked-up by me and and found to be safe in all my 1911's. With your shorter barrel and 1 grain less powder, I'd guess your around 1000 to 1050 fps. And as proven long ago by Bullseye shooters, it is capable of a level of accuracy exceeded by no other handgun cartridge. 6 Hodgdon HS-6 Federal Aug 8, 2010 · But, make sure it is the same weight and profile. Using bullets from Carroll SWC, Metallic #68 SWC, Carroll FN, Bull-X FN, Carroll RN. 7 grains of Silhouette produced 22,968 psi, an increase of 2,101 psi. 200 CAOL Sep 4, 2013 · I have used AA#7 for pushing 45 acp briskly with acceptable results. More than a max by some books. 45 Colt with a 250 gr lead bullet: Bullseye. Dec 16, 2015 · Blue Dot:This is the slowest burning powder tried in the . 45 ACP cartridges with Blue Dot last week. Using bullets from JMHP, LRN, L, HP/XTP. 200" Speer Part No. 38 Super Comp, 9 mm, and in the Revolver division, . Other powders like Bullseye, Red Dot, AA5, etc. 5 gr Bullseye 725 fps 1. If I were going to work up a 45 Super load, I would read the real gun articles, use Power Pistol , AA#5, or LONG SHOT powders. Alliant Powder Power Pistol. Lots of 240g cast from 1911 as well. factory hardball and my 230 gr. Bi. Don't remember exactly how much powder (it was quite a lot), but even with a 22 lb. For 230 FMJ I've been using SR-4756 at lower velocities but it has the potential of > 850 FPS. My next spirited 45 acp load work up will be with Blue Dot because I use that powder for 10mm. 2 Grains Blue Dot - 1,000 fps 10. We place limited powder inventory for sale on a regular basis on our website. It does say all over the program not to use it as load data. 5 at 1. As the #1 promoter of True Blue in this forum, your post makes me smile. 45 ACP has been with us for well over a century. 4 920FPS 15,800PSI. 143 Sectional Density 0. I use a Hornady Lock & Load (digital) bench scale and a Lee beam scale. 5g should give you 850 fps & so on. 45 Auto (Alliant Reloaders Guide 2008) reloading data with 19 loads. Jan 3, 2015 · I have lots of Blue Dot powder, which I have used for years to produce heavy-duty loads for 357 Mag and +P (Ruger) loads for 45 Colt. Industry standard max overall length is 1. Jul 23, 2019 · Top-quality lead-alloy bullets can be as accurate as jacketed bullets in the 45 ACP and are considerably less expensive: (left to right) Missouri Bullet Co. During that time, it has established an untarnished reputation as one of the best personal-defense cartridges for autoloading pistols. 230 gr LRN + 5. Cast, plated or jacketed bullets. 45 Auto and 23,000 psi for +P version, a difference of 2,000 psi. *Note that a 4. 25". 45Colt for Ruger or Contender Only section. Would use the 250s but wont feed well with their flatter noses vs the 240 rn one. Right now with my new powders, I'm getting ready to work up some SD loads using 185 XTPs with SR-4756, CFE Pistol, and W231. 45 Colt. With what would be a midrange load per Lyman 49th, I was getting ~930 fps with a 230gr LRN. Used both rd and 231 with 250g cast but from a revolver. com will have all you need for anything cast, data etc. You probably know that the +900fps range for lead is risky for fouling your barrel. May 6, 2022 · 45 ACP +P load using a Lee 255 grn cast powder coated bullet. 45 Colt. 210 COAL 1st Blue Dot load at 8. My favorite practice load for my carry gun (P-14). 45 Auto (Alliant Pistol & Revolver Data) reloading data with 64 loads. 4gr at 1. Mar 21, 2017 · There are safer powders for heavy loads. SWC with Dry Lube, and Lyman #452374 225-Gr. 45 ACP round. 44 Mag it gave excellent velocity and accuracy. 265 over 6. 3 grains of Clays with a 200-grain, lead SWC bullet. 3 836 11. 210 COAL If numbers right same load at 1. Discussion: The small case and short powder burning time of the . I am currently loading my 45 with 230gr berrys plated over 6. 210--(same measured length of factory round shooting now) 2nd COAL 1. SWC, Hornady 200-Gr. = 792 fps. bullets. This load offers modest recoil in comparison to a +P, and has excellent accuracy. 563. Yes, it's one of my favorite powders for . A good Jaws & Claws Load @ +P pressure levels. Polymer-coated lead-alloy bullets have been with us for a very long time Mar 4, 2015 · This is why I bought quickload, granted it doesn't have every powder but you can get some good info out of it and QL is usually on the conservative side. 45acp ammo was with a 250 gr. The guns used by top competitive shooters always garner attention. Precision 45-185-SWC 185 186 L-SWC "Black Bullet" Red Dot 4. Never used it so take that with a grain of salt. 45 Auto) really began with the . Sep 1, 2020 · To make a PF of 170 with a 218gr bullet, you need a velocity of about 780fps. Excellent for 10mm by the way! So, I'm getting ready to load up some 45acp with 230gr Speer RN FMJ and the Alliant guys list a "200gr" bullet in their only 45 ACP Blue Dot recipe, AND my trusty Speer manual #14, does not list a Blue Dot load for 230gr FMJ. The 124 Grain Gold Saber lost its jacket and sent the 90 grain 40 cal core on past the jacket. Apr 6, 2004 · 10. . I still use reloading manuals. Hodgdon Clays is available again, but is now coming to the US market from Canada rather than ADI in Australia. Feb 19, 2009 · Posted February 21, 2009. 20 gauge. Chrono'd at 730fps. Maximum powder charge should be reduced by 10% to establish a minimum or starting powder charge. 6 grains of blue dot in the bag the blue dot makes a nice large fireball the unique does not. Rom 13:4 If you do evil, be afraid. Getting these loads to cycle in a . WFN-GC will give you about 1100 fps and 500 ft-lbs muzzle energy, which is the lower limit for handgun hunting in many states. Sep 7, 2009 · Alliant shows to use Blue Dot in the 45 ACP with 200 gr. 258 posts · Joined 2007. May 26, 2024 · The 45 ACP (aka 45 Auto) was designed by John Moses Browning in 1904 and eventually adopted for use in a certain little-known handgun called the 1911. 45 GDHP SB 45 GDHP Weight (grains) 230 Ballistic Coefficient 0. 28 gauge. Jul 15, 2012 · You'll get much better results with a slower powder like Herco, AA-9, 2400, or H-4227. Each was run in Quickload to get an idea on velocity differential between a 10 inch and a 5 inch barrel as well as a guesstimate of pressure. 10 gauge. Found a good load in 357 with my cast/PC 158 gr bullets last time out. Fiocchi features high cartridge integrity. 1. 38 Special +P. 162 COAL Tested 1. 45 Colt during the early 1870s, which was adopted by the U. 44 Mag, slower than Blue Dot. NY State Police are still using it, as are Florida Highway Patrol troopers, and they seem happy with its performance. 5″ Barrel. Suggested starting load: 7. Using data for a LRN in a LSWC is not good, as the total OAL of the cartridge may vary quite a bit. Mar 26, 2022 · Mar 27, 2022. When we are sold out, we are sold out. The max order quantity of any powder SKU is 5 and we will only accept one order, per customer, per calendar month with a maximum weight Nov 22, 2010 · Some of the new guides list only a "maximum" load with a recommendation to start with a reduced load of a given percentage. 1gr. Aug 7, 2020 · I've got six pounds of two-year old Alliant Blue Dot and don't reload 10mm anymore. And as you can seeyour still down on the PSIso these loads arent the utter MAX. The 1911 is arguably the most recognized pistol in the world, so it’s only natural that 45 ACP bullets for reloading are in high demand. I found that 7. I have great results in 10mm (Using WLP primers) with none of the issues Coalcracker has experienced. 6 grains Blue Dot giving just over 1,000fps with their #452460 200gr (#2 alloy) LSWC @17,200CUP. Alliant Green Dot and Red Dot powders, which were designed for shotshells, however, are available at at least two large Internet retailers and I have found reciepes for their use in handgun loads. (Handloader Issue 146 - July/August, 1990) Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data. by Wobbley 12/30/2020, 2:22 pm. Powders include Alliant. of BlueDot, I chronographed them at 1147 fps. I'd consider using a similar light charge straight regular Clays for a light load in the . I wasn't able to to use as heavy loads of Blue Dot with cast bullets as I had worked up in 1978 during the previous . Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data. Apr 30, 2013 · I've been reloading for about a year and a half, approx 3500-4000 . I think my first batch of Super brass was a little stronger. American Select. 0 grains of CFE Pistol powder through the above-mentioned Colt Rail Model clocks out at 885 fps with a group under 1″ while 8. Jan 1, 2010 · The only time I used Blue Dot for . 5 900FPS 16,200PSI. The best practice load I found for that particular bullet is loaded at 1. RN. I would start at the 45 acp load and work up . The history of the . Pressure: 19,400. 0 grains of IMR Red at 8,700 psi and 1,250 fps with 19. Powder: Blue Dot 13gr±0. 4gr TG (start) gives 744 fps and 4. I switched to X-Treme's 200 gr. 0 grains of Unique Feb 2, 2011 · Bullseye has been filling the ticket for 45ACP ammo since 1910. THAT round has worked great. I tried Blue Dot in several Mag calibers, and never found a single load I really liked. I picked up a box of factory loads on the way to the range today and shot alternating groups with mine and factory. 0 gr G. Accurate. 6gr of CFE pistol. OAL- 1. I also purchased 1lb. Pressure was all over the place. UNIQUE. Green Dot. Blue Dot can be used, but it is a little on the slow side. 454 Casulls. After several years with that load in Glock 37s, Georgia State Patrol A coated bullet will run slightly slower than a lead bullet (5FPS-10FPS). 45 Colt quickly earned an outstanding reputation as a fight-stopping cartridge on the frontier, even when stoked with reduced-power military loads. 45's will not modify Commander size guns for full power . 0 WLP 1. e. ACP - 4. Nov 27, 2004 · 1. A little too fast and too Jul 8, 2021 · Before the plandemic . 5 gr E3 under 200gr swc. Average velocity in all my 1911, 5in. Dec 14, 2021 · 2 powders Blue Dot and W231 All 230gr Berry's HHP at . Most suggested loads show 1. Their test gun was a Colt SAA 5. plated RN loaded at 830 fps. Speed was ranging from 1,700 to over 1,850 fps. Powder Weight Powder Velocity OAL Primer Source. 25 ACP to . 4482 4483 Propellant Case Primer Weight (grains) Muzzle Velocity (feet/sec) Weight (grains) Alliant Blue Dot Federal Federal 150 8. Those velocities were from a 5" barrel. You cannot discover new oceans unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore. Both shot well for plinking rounds but I realized how snappy my loads are. LSWC load is a Gardners Cache hg68 type on top of 4. Blue Dot. Apr 6, 2018 · Hard to beat True Blue in 9mm and 45 ACP. Jul 11, 2022 · 45 ACP Load Data: Fast Loads - Shooting Times. 2 grain charge under a185 GDHP or XTP will get just over 1000 fps. 45 GAP (roughly equivalent to standard pressure . 45 Colt used actual IMR Red published data from the Hodgdon/IMR reloading website. 8gr max, for 1236fps. Based on what I saw in the manual, I was expecting closer to 800 and was more than a little concerned. R. I tried a load the other day, Blue Dot, 250gr hard cast. Because of the differing factors - 218 vs 230, lead vs FMJ, and 4 1/4" vs 5", I think a little load Jul 16, 2011 · Precision 45-185-SWC 185 186 L-SWC "Black Bullet" Red Dot 3. #7 · Feb 21, 2015. 4482 4483 Propellant Case Primer Weight (grains) Muzzle Velocity (feet/sec) Weight (grains) Alliant Blue Dot Winchester CCI 300 12. The only issue I have had with 231 is it is dirty at lower power loads. Here's an extract for the . Using bullets from Cast Lead, LWC, JHP Apr 24, 2024 · HS-6 is a very good powder for 45 ACP. 45 ACP load recomendations. 6 grains under a Bear Creek 255 grain rnfp gave excellent accuracy from my gun. 45 ACP, 260 gr. 6 Grains Blue Dot - 1,042 fps 11. (also works quite well for 38 Special) It meters well & is easy to use. 150 Green Dot 5. 45 Auto (Speer Reloading Manual #14) reloading data with 174 loads. Feb 2, 2021 · Speer lists some good loads with 230 Gold Dot bullets in . Firearm: Ruger Blackhawk, 5. Upon testing 230 gr. Like. Blue Dot is my favorite powder for pistols. Works extremely well in 200gr 45acp target loads! Yes. Winchester LP primers. 45 Auto (using cast bullets) reloading data with 90 loads. Cartridge: 45 Colt. More . 190AOL Fed. 5 gr G. Feb 20, 2015 · 684 posts · Joined 2014. Apr 9, 2015 · N-310 is probably the second fastest powder out there and significantly faster than Bullseye. Case- Any quality case. As an example, the standard 230-grain 45 ACP hardball load at 850 fps breaks 195 in power factor. 5" barrel. Notes: primer: Federal 150; bbl length: 5. Your round nose should be just fine. Alliant Powder Herco. Oct 26, 2012 · Hi Im brand new to reloading and I have a few questions. This is more than Alliant shows for lead bullets but less than their maximum for jacketed bullets of those weights. 44 Mag. W-231 is a bit fast for max results and speed with the real heavy stuff. As an example, Ace Custom . It worked particularly well in . ly M. 150 Blue Dot 8. 38 Spl. Share. Blue Dot and AA#9 are my go to powders for 10mm. Average velocity-872fps. 0gr of VVN310. Aug 22, 2014 · In our Gun Tests ammunition evaluations, we have stressed that when the power factor of a load reaches 200, then the handgun becomes more difficult to use effectively in personal defense. 357 and . 200 gr SWC + 5. 44 Spl with hard cast 245 gr. An exception is the "minimum" load listing from early Alliant Cowboy Action data. Overall, the 9 mm was the most popular choice by a noticeable margin. I found the groups were centered about 3 inches high at 15 yards. 45 ACP Reloading Data. Western Powders shows the maximum standard load of 7. 45 ACP test series, but . Apr 21, 2014 · HS-6 is a slower powder for use in magnum rounds like the . 45 auto requires going to a very light recoil spring, like 10 pounds. Recently I had a kaboom with my new G35 Gen4 and, as a result, am going with a slower burning, more case filling, powder. We kid, of course. 275". #8 · Jun 27, 2009. We are currently populating the cartridge drop-down menu with updated cartridge renderings, new propellants and bullets, and links to complimentary product pages. 0g = 800 fps & 8. 0 967 13. 45 ACP requires a faster burning powder, like Bullseye or Unique. Apr 14, 2005 · I have never found HS 7 to work very well in a low pressure load like the 45 ACP. Unique giving 980fps @ 16,600 CUP. Winchester WLP primer. 16 gauge. Two different loads 6-6. Nov 25, 2016 · From Alliant via handloads. We do not take backorders and our Tech Services team cannot take orders via email or phone. "Participating in a gun buy-back because you believe criminals have too many guns is like having yourself castrated because your neighbor has Oregon Trail offers a 225-grain flat-nosed bullet that also works very well at factory hardball muzzle velocities. 470". xu fo pf bh bh ym kr lh bv ij