National Bullet Co. 200 193 L-SWCBB w/RJ Red Dot 5.8 WLP Colt NM Bo-Mar rib 1.938 1.938 Penn 45/200 SWC 200 201 L-SWCBB Clays 3.8 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 1.750 1.750 This load averages 780 fps from my 5″ Smith and Wesson 1911. 200 gr. Powder: 3.8 grains Hodgdon Clays powder and 230gr RN Cast bullets. For pistol rounds like 45 ACP or 9mmm Parabellum a slight change in seating depth can have a large effect on peak pressures. 200gr cast SWC that I buy in bulk from a seller at local gun shows; bullets appear identical to the old H&G #68. National Bullet Co. 200 193 L-SWCBB Unique 6.0 WLP 1.254 SS Gov’t 2.313 1.656 Velocity: 737 FPS but I will have to double check it again. This makes reloading very affordable since I am able to get lead for free. I look forward to seeing what’s been used out there. National Bullet Co. 200 193 L-SWCBB w/LLA Unique 6.2 WLP STI 2011 3.938 1.188 Easy to shoot and as powerfull as 45 acp ball or a tad more. Hornady 230 Gr HP XTP I have sent them a email request. method. More countless of millions of rounds of ammo has been loaded by handloaders over the past 100 years with 230 cast bullets and 4.7 or 4.8 BE. MasterCastBullet 200 206 H&G 68 L-SWC Clays 3.7 1.233 Clark Gold Cup 1.188 1.188 But I’ve been told by others I’ve told this to that I should either just open the lead in the barrel a little or to just buy a another barrel. The .45 ACP (right) was developed at the request of the U.S. military and produced similar performance to military .45 Colt (left) loads. Select A Caliber or Gauge Below To View Recipes. Poll: What’s your number one reason for reloading? It has very soft recoil, it’s super accurate and lots of fun to shoot and economical, especially with home cast bullets. The chronograph is the next thing on my list of equipment to purchase. And here you can go 300gr. I haven’t chronographed them but Quickload suggests that from a 5″ barrel they are going out in the low to mid nine hundreds. So, if I may would any of you with XD’s see if the ammo is the same OAL after you chamber it? 706 (IMR minimum load) Trail Boss 6.5 gr. LSWC over 4.5 gr. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” Unique 5.0 WLP 1.270 Colt NM w/BEC 1.563 1.563 We also have loads for all kinds of handgun bullets, from FMJ and XTP to Spitzer Boat Tails and wadcutters. COAL – 1.250 COAL 1.265, These run great in my Glock 21 with it’s bear of a recoil spring, as well as my Hi-Point 45 ACP carbine (ya gotta get one of these….) I clean after every shoot and lube well. This load averages 720 fps from my Smith and Wesson. 6.5 grains of cfe pistol 230 jhp oal 1.230 is also a pretty good load and is fairly clean. Hornady L-C/T 200 200 L-SWC Clays 3.2 WLP My .45 1.063 1.063 These German P220s are a pain in the ass with 45 reloading as they spit out the cases over your head, behind you, way out front of you, to the right, to the left, whatever they want to do. Federal 150 or CCI 300 Primers Penn 45/200 SWC 200 201 L-SWCBB AA2 3.9 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 1.781 1.781 CCI 350 Primers ( my favorite by far ) Cartridge OAL: 1.230″ PLEASE FOLLOW THE DATA AS WRITTEN. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” 231/HP38 5.2 WLP 1.270 Colt NM w/BEC 1.656 0.750 IT IS A MUST FOR EVERY RELOADER TO READ THE RELOADING SAFETY RULES. Bull-X 185 Unk L-SWC Unique 6.0 WLP 1.266 Springfield w/Fire Point 1.700 1.700 Very, very accurate and low recoil. Ed, I’d be curious to know if the reloads you seated to 1.260 are the same if you were to take one out and measure? Very accurate in as well. 20,000 rds over almost 20 years in Springfield gun still shoots 3” groups at 25 yds and almost as good for Colt blued gun. COAL 1.200 Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” Clays 3.7 WLP My .45 3.281 1.750 Find what you need in four easy steps. The red dot does not flow through the powder measure very well so I’m hoping to get better results with the W231. I want to load em in 45 ACP cases for occasional WB matches. MasterCastBullet 200 206 H&G 68 L-SWC Clays 3.7 1.231 Clark Gold Cup 1.813 1.813 To view this Reloading Guide in a PDF format, click the red button below. Please let me know your load & overall length for this cartridge with the RNFP bullet. Recently, I solicited your ideas for and eBook that I’m working on related to 45 ACP reloading. National Bullet Co. 200 193 L-SWCBB Unique 5.5 WLP 1.257 Colt GC w/PDP5 1.750 1.750 Blue Dot does work well for heavy .45 ACP REVOLVER loads with 250-260 grain bullets using the charges recommended in the Speer Manuals No. Missouri Bullet Company 230 gr LRN Penn 45/200 SWC 200 201 L-SWCBB 231/HP38 4.1 WLP 1.247 Colt GC w/PDP5 1.813 1.813 Whether you want to reload your own ammo for competitive or recreational purposes, we have a vast selection of reloading data to find that perfect pistol load. Coming Soon. But my favorite is the 8-8.5 Unique with the 250gr. 200gr LSWC (Missouri Bullet Co, IDP #1) Charges are very consistent. Cross reference load data between at least two sources, ensure your load falls in the “safe range”. Gavin’s “standard charge” load for 45 ACP: (use load data at your own risk), *Note that a 4.3 grain charge is below the Hornady manual’s recommendation of 5.0 grains starting, so you should validate that this charge is sufficient if loading for an automatic pistol. Display Modes: Linear Mode. All the loads on these pages are pressure tested according to the C.I.P. Penn 45/200 SWC 200 201 L-SWCBB Red Dot 3.9 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 1.594 1.594 Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” AA2 4.9 WLP 1.270 Colt NM w/BEC 1.320 1.320 Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” AA2 3.8 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 2.000 2.000 45 acp p load data, 45 acp p loads, 45 acp p reloading data, 45 acp plus p load data, 45 acp plus p loads, 45 p load data, 45acp p load data, 45acp p loads. After I then took and chambered 1 of those random rounds and when I removed it and measured it again, it measured 1.20. Penn 45/200 SWC 200 201 L-SWCBB AA2 3.9 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 1.750 1.750 Select your cartridge type from the drop-down list. ), H&G profile 185 gr. I will be loading 200 swc mostly. Same bullet, primer and charge is great in mixed .38 SPL brass too. 5.3 gr. *This load is accurate in many guns and works for several 9×19, .38 super, and .40S&W loadings. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” Unique 5.9 WLP 1.270 Colt NM w/BEC 1.688 1.688 The question: Do you use the same loading data for .45 ACP with small primers as … Using bullets from Hornady HP-XTP or HAP, Hornady LRN. XD w/4″ brl and XDm w/4.5″ brl. All of this reloading information has been provided by Nammo Lapua Oy and Nammo Vihtavuori Oy. I’m pretty sure 4.3 grains of bullseye is right in the middle of the range for 45 ACP, so there’s potential there too, but I haven’t messed with it. bullseye 5.2 gr BE. National Bullet Co. 200 193 L-SWCBB w/RJ Red Dot 5.8 WLP My .45 2.500 1.111 761 minimum HP38 8.0 gr. Showing all 4 results. Processed 45 ACP – Large Primer Only $ 32.00 – $ 300.00. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” True Blue 7.7 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 4.875 1.688 Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” Red Dot 4.0 WLP 1.270 Colt NM w/BEC 1.365 1.365 3-Dec-08 Nickel 45 ACP $ 22.00 – $ 185.00. Loading 45 acp is a simple process once figured out. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” Red Dot 4.1 WLP 1.271 Colt GC w/PDP5 1.700 1.700 Lyon RCBS #45-201K 200 Unk L-SWC Green Dot 4.6 My .45 1.320 1.320 5 gr bullseye Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” True Blue 6.7 WLP 1.270 Colt NM w/BEC 1.688 1.688 Haven,t been loading 45acp very long but so far 200gr, Hornady xtp, 8.3 gr. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” Clays 3.3 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 1.594 1.594 Use load data at your own risk. CCI 300 Primers To view the 45 ACP Load Data Chart, click here. Precision 45-185-SWC 185 186 L-SWC “Black Bullet” 231/HP38 4.1 WLP Clark Gold Cup 1.313 1.313 Lyon RCBS #45-201K 200 Unk L-SWC Unique 6.2 My .45 1.110 1.110 Bullseye 3.5 grains I shoot 45 ACP mostly in my 1911 (Standard 5″ barrel). So, before chambering a round, I measured 6 random rounds from the 2 boxes of 25 rounds (3 random rounds from each box) and he Hornady ammo measured 1.280-1.285. Just the same, I have an open eye and mind, and I am not blind to other developments. Hornady L-C/T 200 200 L-SWC Clays 3.2 WLP My .45 1.063 1.063 Please leave your name and location (State, City) and perhaps I’ll use your load in the eBook! All these loads are safe in my pistols and primers show no flow with moderate flattening for 5.3 gr. They are not match quality but are resonably accurate. Tried every thing else no good results. Hornady L-C/T 200 200 L-SWC Clays 3.2 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 3.438 1.188 Powder charge is 4.3 grains of bullseye, over CCI 500, mixed 9mm brass. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” AA2 4.7 WLP Colt NM w/BEC 1.281 1.281 But if I mat, Ed, or anyone else with an XD, prferrably the service model, ever measure both their reloads and factory ammo before chambering it and then take it out after chambering and measure it again? Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” True Blue 6.3 WLP 1.270 Colt NM w/BEC 1.406 1.406 Penn 45/200 SWC 200 201 L-SWCBB Red Dot 4.6 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 1.438 1.438 8 grains of aa#5 same bullet, same oal shoots good, 5 grains bullseye, 230 ball or jhp accurate load & hard hitting, 5.8 grains unique 230 jhp or fmj is pretty sweet shooter, 4.9 grains titegroup 230 jhp oal1.230 is pretty good. The 45 Colt rim is smaller than the rim on a 45 Auto Rim. Precision 45-185-SWC 185 186 L-SWC “Black Bullet” 231/HP38 4.4 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 1.438 1.438 Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” TiteGroup 4.8 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 1.767 1.767 I got this from a long time shooter/reloader gentlemen friend that’s been at it it seems all his life. Hornady L-C/T 200 199 L-SWC w/LLA AA2 3.5 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 1.750 1.750 Why are these your favorite loads? Speer gold dot 200gr.,Fed +p brass.8.5 power pistol,fed gm primer,1020 fps. Some of the considerations that I like to focus on are: Accuracy, shootability, powder metering, and also “standard charge” loads are a plus. Anyhow, anyone else notice their XD as being short chambered? Nice load for wife and kids. COAL – 1.200 , W231 5.5 Gr DO NOT EXCEED THE LOADS DISPLAYED ON THE SITE OR ALLIANT'S RELOADERS GUIDE. Bull-X 185 Unk L-SWC Unique 6.0 WLP 1.266 Springfield w/Fire Point 1.700 1.700 Mixed Cases They’re sized to 0.452″. Penn 45/200 SWC 200 201 L-SWCBB Red Dot 3.9 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 2.875 1.469 I load with 4.2gr. open the lead on your barrel? My reloading cost is only primers and powder. This also means more pressure. Mixed Cases ( From raiding the brass bucket National Bullet Co. 200 193 L-SWCBB Unique 5.0 WLP 1.256 SS Gov’t 1.719 1.719 Lyon RCBS #45-201K 200 Unk L-SWC Unique 5.8 My .45 1.860 1.860 Lyon RCBS #45-201K 200 Unk L-SWC Unique 6.1 My .45 1.080 1.080 Penn 45/200 SWC 200 201 L-SWCBB 231/HP38 4.1 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 1.750 1.750 Poll: Where are you finding reloading primers and powder? Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” Red Dot 4.4 WLP Colt NM w/BEC 1.719 0.892 XTP defense ammo, and after reading the above I decided to check and see if mine was as they said, short chambered. It feels just like factory FMJ, and makes nice neat round holes in the targets. Current Speer Gold Dot 230 gr FMJHP over 5.3 gr of Bullseye. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” True Blue 6.3 WLP Colt NM w/BEC 1.531 0.861 Very accurate hard hitting load. Hornady L-C/T 200 199 L-SWC w/R.J. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” TiteGroup 5.0 WLP Colt NM w/BEC 1.750 0.906 and 2400-110-Bluedot. 'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs'); © 2021 Copyright 2016 Ultimate Reloader LLC. Federal 150 Primers Joe, I use W231 and it flows very consistently through my Hornady powder measure. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” Unique 5.6 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 2.188 2.188 I can weigh my bullseye powder loads on either a digital or 505 scale and they are consistently as set using Dillon SDB w/small powder bar. Pet Load #1 Using bullets from Cast LSWC, SinterFire, Barnes TAC-XP, LFP, Hornady JSWC, Speer JHP, LRN, Hornady FMJ FP. FWIW, I called Springfield and because it’s within SAAMI specs., to them, it’s fine. If you're unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as you'd like. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” 231/HP38 5.4 WLP Colt NM w/BEC 1.594 1.594 Poll: What Rifle Cartridge Do You Reload Most Often? National Bullet Co. 200 193 L-SWCBB w/LLA Unique 6.2 WLP My .45 1.298 1.298 CCI 300 4.5″ brl it’s not match quality but is resonably accurate. Zero Bullet Co. 185 Unk L-SWC Red Dot 4.1 WLP 1.258 Springfield w/Fire Point 1.300 1.300 I use for accurate load 6.1 Ramshot ZIP 185 gr Sierra match Hornady XTP 230 grain jacketed hollow point bullet. We wish you successful reloading with Vihtavuori premium handgun powders! I also use that same powder load when loading for my Glock 19 when using 95 grain FMJ bullets. Bullet Designation Nominal Bullet Weight Actual Bullet Weight Bullet Type Powder Powder Weight Primer COL Gun Accuracy Accuracy: w/o called flyers Berrys Plated 200gr HP Bullet LOAD 231 6.8 gr. Click "Get Data" to view results. IIRC it was on the edge of +P pressures for 38 SPL, but you can check just about any load manual for 125 grain load data and bullseye and see for yourself. Precision 45-185-SWC 185 186 L-SWC “Black Bullet” 231/HP38 4.4 WLP Colt NM w/BEC 1.469 1.469 Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” Red Dot 4.0 WLP Colt NM w/BEC 2.063 1.375 24-Sep-08 Best Powders for Reloading 45 ACP As Layne stated in the main article, 16 powders work very well in the 45 ACP cartridge; however, I have to disagree with his assessment that so many powders work so well that you cannot choose a favorite. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” Unique 5.1 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 3.406 2.125 pistol primer in cleaned and prepped brass loaded on Dillon SDB. The .45 ACP is my favorite handgun cartridge. National Bullet Co. 200 193 L-SWCBB w/RJ Red Dot 5.8 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 2.938 1.469 REDUCE RIFLE AND HANDGUN CHARGE WEIGHTS BY 10% TO ESTABLISH A STARTING LOAD. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” AA2 4.9 WLP Clark GC series 80 1.344 1.344 loads, 16 lb. Sierra 200 Unk JFP Unique 7.1 WLP Nighthawk Dominator 1.970 1.970. I shoot older reg. DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY EXTRAPOLATIONS. Always cross-reference load data with manufacturer's published data. Old supply of flying ashtray 230 gr. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” AA2 3.4 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 3.031 1.813 I use 700X in my shotgun and a .45 Gold Cup. I cast bullets for all of the pistol calibers that I load. Click on a term to search for related topics. Primer: CCI 300 or Wolf LP I use power pistol 7.4 grains under a zero brand 230 jhp, oal is 1.230, its a beast of a round, max load per Hornadys 6th edition is 7.6, i noticed its 8.1 in the Lee 2nd edition at an oal of 1.260 (ball ) i imagine. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” AA2 3.4 WLP 1.270 Colt NM w/BEC 2.688 1.750 A database of .45 acp handloads. For the past couple of years I have been shooting 230gr LRN over 4gr of red dot. So what’s your favorite? Email this Page. Cartridge OAL: 1.230″ Today’s crop of .45 ACP semiautos are exceptionally dependable, definitely accurate, and certainly make one of the best, if not the best, option for self-defense use and concealed carry. We, my son and I, shoot bullseye matches in Arizona. The smaller case-capacity means better performance with light… Become a Load Data member, access over 303,164 load recipies LoadData.com is a powerful search engine that allows you to search an ever-expanding database of loads. Power pistol fed gm primer is very accurate 942 fps. 357 Sig. I shoot .45 ACP in my Smith & Wesson M&P. 5.0 gr W231 Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” True Blue 7.0 WLP 1.270 Colt NM w/BEC 3.188 1.625 Plus one on the W231. 357 Magnum. National Bullet Co. 200 193 L-SWCBB Red Dot 4.4 WLP My .45 2.375 0.548 This is the ability to use a single powder and charge weight for multiple cartridges and loads. mixed cases MasterCastBullet 200 206 H&G 68 L-SWC TiteGroup 4.5 1.238 Clark Gold Cup 1.313 1.313 Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” AA2 3.6 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 2.188 2.188 The .38 Specials get used in my S&W 686 with 4″ barrel. I suffer no frame battering or other problems. It’s sketchy performance in shotgun loads has concerned me. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” Red Dot 4.1 WLP 1.271 Colt GC w/PDP5 1.350 1.350 spring for 185 gr./4.5 gr. The old containers for Ramshot Enforcer included .45 ACP load data on the labels. Powder coated, and run through a push sizer at 0.357″, though unsized works just fine for 90% of guns. No feeding problems, clean and accurate, (Hot target load) Your email address will not be published. Thread Tools: Show Printable Version. Bulk 230 Gr FMJ Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” Clays 3.7 WLP My .45 1.688 0.673 National Bullet Co. 200 193 L-SWCBB Unique 4.5 WLP 1.249 Colt GC w/PDP5 1.938 1.156 Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” Unique 5.5 WLP Colt NM w/BEC 2.031 2.031 Both eat this like candy and are very accurate as well. 10mm Auto. The data given here were obtained in laboratory conditions following strictly the CIP (Commission International Permanente) June 13, 1990 and November 9, 1993 rules. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” AA2 3.4 WLP 1.275 Colt GC w/PDP5 1.938 1.938 We provide our handgun reloading data in metric and imperial dimension systems, i.e. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” Red Dot 3.9 WLP Colt NM w/BEC 1.344 1.344 24-Sep-08 Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” Clays 3.7 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 1.375 1.375 Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” AA2 3.8 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 1.375 1.375 731 minimum Titegroup 7.7 gr. VihtaVuori N320. 6.2-6.5/ Unique/230 should duplicate factory FMJ ammo. Hornady L-C/T 200 199 L-SWC Clays 3.2 WLP My .45 1.375 1.375 Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” Unique 5.6 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 2.250 0.938 HP XTP bullets, when loaded to an OAL of 1.20, are right at the edge of almost being in the case. Clays 3.8 WLP 1.265 Colt GC w/PDP5 1.813 1.813 Hornady L-C/T 200 199 L-SWC Clays 3.2 WLP My .45 1.375 1.375 I load them to 1.245″ or so, over 5.5 grains Bullseye, and I prefer CCI primers. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” Unique 5.4 WLP Colt NM w/BEC 2.344 1.173 Lyon RCBS #45-201K 200 Unk L-SWC Unique 6.5 My .45 1.260 1.260 Slow fire is at reduces 50 yard targets at 25 yards. So, if I may, would any of you with XD’s see if the ammo is the same OAL after you chamber it? Lyon RCBS #45-201K 200 Unk L-SWC Green Dot 4.7 My .45 0.960 0.960 Handgun calibers range from 7 MM TCU to the .500 S&W Magnum. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” AA2 3.5 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 2.563 1.736 Precision 45-185-SWC 185 186 L-SWC “Black Bullet” 231/HP38 4.5 WLP Colt NM w/BEC 1.750 1.750 Berrys Plated 230gr rn Bullet Our range of pistol powders have added graphite on the surface which serves to eliminate static electricity, and makes the finished powder flow smoothly and evenly through loading machines and powder measures. I use same powder load for .38 special when using 90 grain cast bullets. Mixed Brass Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” Trail Boss 3.6 WLP Colt NM w/BEC 1.500 1.500 “Ten bullets through one hole” is the philosophy that brought Hornady® from a two-man operation in 1949, to a world-leading innovator of bullet, ammunition, reloading tool and accessory design and manufacture today. Great Load! Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” 231/HP38 5.2 WLP Colt NM w/BEC 3.000 1.250 Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” AA2 4.9 WLP 1.270 Colt NM w/BEC 1.625 1.625 The listed maximum loads should never be exceeded. (Cowboy Load)(RNFP) all cowboy loads below: Trail Boss 5.5 gr. I have used Blue Dot, 231, Power Pistol, Unique & others but find for me in my pistols on my loading equipment that Bullseye meters the best, produces most accurate loads and is consistent and reliable. I worked the load up in mixed headstamp range brass. When looking at velocity and accuracy I think you will find this matters as well. Loads for .45 ACP: New 2012 note on .45 ACP cases using small pistol primers vs. the large pistol primers. I got a lot of great ideas, and appreciate your feedback! Mixed Brass National Bullet Co. 200 193 L-SWCBB w/LLA Red Dot 5.8 WLP STI 2011 2.500 1.719 Zero Bullet Co. 185 Unk L-SWC Unique 6.1 WLP 1.250 Boland “California Competitor” 2.000 2.000 frame S.A. designs. And yes, it meters extremely well. It was also perfectly linear with several powders, which doesn’t happen in real life. Bullet: 225 grain Cast RN (228 grain Lee mold) Hornady 230 CFMJHAP over 5.0 gr Bullseye “. Mzl Velocity 845 fps .45 ACP (Using 230 GR Hornady Bullets) reloading data with 71 loads. It would be helpful to include cast bullet loads in your 45ACP book. “Loaded” 1911 SS with 5″ barrel is the following: Hornady or ( Generic bought at gun shows ) 230 Grain HP XTP Casting with a Lee 6-cavity mold and a Lee production pot allows me to cast at a rate of 600 bullets per hour. Why? Pet Load #2 Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. Penn 45/200 SWC 200 201 L-SWCBB 231/HP38 4.4 WLP 1.244 Colt GC w/PDP5 2.000 2.000 gloomiest Seattle weather . Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” 231/HP38 5.2 WLP 1.270 Colt NM w/BEC 1.938 1.250 With approx. Lee Loadmaster National Bullet Co. 200 193 L-SWCBB Red Dot 4.4 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 2.188 0.625 1,050 Maximum Clays … I use a 13 lb. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” Red Dot 4.4 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 2.438 0.736 Because I have a bunch of small pistol primers and not so many large pistol primers. National Bullet Co. 200 193 L-SWCBB Unique 6.0 WLP 1.254 Colt GC w/PDP5 1.406 1.406 I enjoyed shooting this load, (nice target load) 200 gr Hornady XTP This lets it feed in many cowboy-action guns and use common 45 ACP load data. I love it and could shoot it all day long and am very glad to have found Bullseye. cci 300 My favorite load is 5 gr of Winchester W-231 behind a 200 grain plated round nose. And if not, what would or will you do? Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” Red Dot 4.0 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 1.480 1.480 972 Max (full case) Universal 6.4 gr. Poll: What handgun cartridge do you reload most often? National Bullet Co. 200 193 L-SWCBB Unique 5.0 WLP 1.256 Colt GC w/PDP5 2.125 1.188 I’m interested in the loads as well, however, I think we should also state the barrel length. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” True Blue 7.0 WLP 1.270 Colt NM w/BEC 1.188 1.188 The history of the .45 ACP (aka .45 Auto) really began with the .45 Colt during the early 1870s, which was adopted by the U.S. military in … Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” 231/HP38 4.5 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 2.438 1.000 r. These loads are fired through a Springfield XD tactical 5″ and an older 1911. From the 25 ACP to the 44 magnum and 28-gauge to 12-gauge, UNIVERSAL gunpowder provides outstanding performance. Lyon RCBS #45-201K 200 Unk L-SWC Unique 7.0 My .45 1.330 1.330 Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” AA2 3.8 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 1.844 1.844 45 Cowboy Special (or sometimes just 45 Special) is a 45 ACP case, with a 45 Colt rim. It shoots well in all these applications, meters very well in my progressive powder measures, and for that reason it’s my favorite 45 ACP load! Just load it to whatever it measures? Lyon RCBS #45-201K 200 Unk L-SWC Unique 5.6 My .45 1.670 1.670 Now, I’d like to ask you all a pointed question: what are your favorite “pet loads” for 45 ACP? Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” 231/HP38 5.2 WLP Colt NM w/BEC 1.800 1.800 38 Special. I load on a Lee Loadmaster. Lyon RCBS #45-201K 200 Unk L-SWC Unique 5.0 My .45 1.770 1.770 National Bullet Co. 200 193 L-SWCBB w/LLA Red Dot 5.8 WLP My .45 1.875 1.875 I crank them out by the hundreds on my Hornady Lock N Load machine. Penn 45/200 SWC 200 201 L-SWCBB Clays 3.8 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 2.750 1.688 Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” 231/HP38 4.5 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 1.500 1.500 for 200 gr. We are currently using Missouri Bullet company 185 SWC coated bullets and 3.6 grs. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” Unique 5.0 WLP 1.270 Colt NM w/BEC 2.120 1.000 Mixed Cases My Colt Gold cup also preferred this load producing similar groups. .45 ACP Reloading and Load Data (Hodgdon Data) reloading data with 284 loads. even Alliants site doesn't have much for 45 acp. I use Speer 185 gr match with 5.4 gr Zip in my Sig 1911 the groups are .75 in 25 yds. Lyon RCBS #45-201K 200 Unk L-SWC Unique 5.5 My .45 1.830 1.830 W231 powder: 4.3 – 5.3gr (I use 4.6gr) (Use Winchester primers also but hardness of primer cup reportedly has changed so be forewarned, it depends on safety of press & priming system used). Whether you want to reload your own ammo for competitive or recreational purposes, we have a vast selection of reloading data to find that perfect pistol load. I have to get that out of the way before I begin. I’m pretty sure 4.3 grains of bullseye is right in the middle of the range for 45 ACP, so there’s potential there too, but I haven’t messed with it. It has a 5″ barrel. USE THIS DATA WITH ALLIANT BRAND POWDERS ONLY. I just switched to W231 because I got a progressive press. Zero Bullet Co. 185 Unk L-SWC Unique 6.1 WLP 1.250 Colt GC w/PDP5 2.000 2.000 Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” Red Dot 4.0 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 1.125 1.125 32 Auto. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” Clays 3.5 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 1.375 1.375 Ive just started loading .45 ACP and Im planning on using cases with small primers. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” AA2 3.5 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 2.656 1.781 Mixed brass Precision 45-185-SWC 185 186 L-SWC “Black Bullet” 231/HP38 4.1 WLP Colt NM w/BEC 1.063 1.063 Note: I am interested in accuracy and not power or some artificial power factor, so my loads may be of minimum interest. 7.0 Gr PowerPistol Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” Red Dot 4.1 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 1.500 1.500 Subscribe to Ultimate Reloader Reloading Blog by Email, NEW Mark 7 APEX 10: Unboxing, Setup, Loading 45 ACP, Area 419 Maverick: More than Just a Suppressor, Reloading 7.62x39mm with Berry’s 123 grain Bullets, TESTED: Lapua 6.5 Creedmoor Brass (Large and Small Primer), My Most Sensitive Scale: AND EJ-54D2 (0.003 grains), TESTED: Winchester StaBALL 6.5 Creedmoor-Class Powder, Unsolved: 44 Magnum Over-Pressure Mystery, RCBS Lock-Out Die Part II: Setup and Maintenance, RCBS Lock-Out Die Part I: Theory of Operation, Reloading Safety: Powder Check Systems Overview. The .45 ACP was developed to offer a reasonable substitute for the .45 Colt, save in a self-loading action.. any body want to share their load data? Springfield X1A, Sig 1911 and various other 45’s (Llamas, Stars….. and some of them won’t take anything but ball, a Taurus, etc.) Material connection (partnerships) information available at http://ultimatereloader.com/about/. Hornady L-C/T 200 199 L-SWC w/LLA AA2 3.5 WLP My .45 1.500 0.361 Federal 150 or CCI 300 Primers Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” AA2 3.4 WLP 1.270 Colt NM w/BEC 1.938 1.063 749 FPS minimum Universal 8.8 gr. Penn 45/200 SWC 200 201 L-SWCBB 231/HP38 4.1 WLP 1.229 Colt GC w/PDP5 1.750 1.750 I have a Springfield factory comp that seems to like a load of 200gr. What is the application (defense, training, competition, etc)? Bullet: 205 grain Cast SWC (mold is a Lee 200 grain SWC but averages 205 grains) Clays works for low-level loads, but pressures climb before you can get higher velocities. I’m using Berry’s 230gr RN, W-W brass, WLP primers, 5.2Gr W231, 1.260OAL. WIN WST powder: 4.6 gn Bull-X 185 Unk L-SWC Unique 6.0 WLP 1.266 Springfield w/Fire Point 1.400 1.400 327 Federal Magnum. Hornady XTP FMJHP 230 gr over 5.3 gr of Bullseye. Case: any Hodgon Titegroup 5.5 grain ( Love it ) Mixed Cases (My own and picked up at the ranges) I’ve got 255 load data in my Midway 45 acp manual. Primer: CCI 300 or Wolf LP Penn 45/200 SWC 200 201 L-SWCBB Red Dot 4.4 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 3.906 1.750 Hodgon Titegroup 4.5 gr Universal gunpowder handles the broadest spectrum of cartridges for both pistol and shotgun. National Bullet Co. 200 193 L-SWCBB AA2 4.5 WLP 1.232 Springfield w/Fire Point 2.000 2.000 No issues feeding, Great info- keep the pet loads rolling! I have a couple of questions regarding reloads for 45 ACP 1911 Bullseye loads. Sierra 200 Unk JFP Unique 7.1 WLP Para SSP 1.580 1.580 1.245″ COAL. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” AA2 3.6 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 1.938 1.938 The listed maximum loads have been determined according to the respective CIP/SAAMI maximum pressure specification, whichever is lower. Required fields are marked *.
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