And if not, what would or will you do? Lyon RCBS #45-201K 200 Unk L-SWC Green Dot 4.6 My .45 1.320 1.320 Joe, I use W231 and it flows very consistently through my Hornady powder measure. I load with 4.2gr. Cartridge OAL: 1.230″ 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. Nickel 45 ACP $ 22.00 – $ 185.00. Buy a new barrel? 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. National Bullet Co. 200 193 L-SWCBB w/RJ Red Dot 5.8 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 2.938 1.469 Poll: What Rifle Cartridge Do You Reload Most Often? While some successfully use the heavier 250+ grain bullets in the M1911 pistol, I have found them to be "frame crackers" and do not recommend them. 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. Sierra 200 Unk JFP Unique 7.1 WLP Nighthawk Dominator 1.970 1.970. 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. 6.2-6.5/ Unique/230 should duplicate factory FMJ ammo. at the range plus I pick-up my own ) The 45 Colt rim is smaller than the rim on a 45 Auto Rim. The usual way to get more speed is to add more powder. any body want to share their load data? pistol primer in cleaned and prepped brass loaded on Dillon SDB. Now, I’d like to ask you all a pointed question: what are your favorite “pet loads” for 45 ACP? Follow @UReloader 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. Sierra 200 Unk JFP Unique 7.1 WLP Para SSP 1.580 1.580 32 Auto. Bullet Designation Nominal Bullet Weight Actual Bullet Weight Bullet Type Powder Powder Weight Primer COL Gun Accuracy Accuracy: w/o called flyers and 2400-110-Bluedot. Hornady L-C/T 200 200 L-SWC Clays 3.2 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 3.438 1.188 Bullet: 205 grain Cast SWC (mold is a Lee 200 grain SWC but averages 205 grains) The 5.5 Gr of powder can operate the Glock 21 reliably in competition even in the coldest, wettest. Lyon RCBS #45-201K 200 Unk L-SWC Unique 5.0 My .45 1.770 1.770 With approx. Very, very accurate and low recoil. Penn 45/200 SWC 200 201 L-SWCBB AA2 3.9 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 1.750 1.750 Penn 45/200 SWC 200 201 L-SWCBB AA2 3.9 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 1.781 1.781 Zero Bullet Co. 185 Unk L-SWC Red Dot 4.1 WLP 1.258 Colt GC w/PDP5 1.400 1.400 Penn 45/200 SWC 200 201 L-SWCBB 231/HP38 4.1 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 1.750 1.750 I want to load em in 45 ACP cases for occasional WB matches. Universal gunpowder handles the broadest spectrum of cartridges for both pistol and shotgun. All loads w/buffer. Old supply of flying ashtray 230 gr. '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. Handgun calibers range from 7 MM TCU to the .500 S&W Magnum. Note: I am interested in accuracy and not power or some artificial power factor, so my loads may be of minimum interest. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” Unique 5.1 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 1.938 1.938 Powder: 3.8 grains Hodgdon Clays So, if I may would any of you with XD’s see if the ammo is the same OAL after you chamber it? CCI 300 Powder: 4.6 grains Hodgdon Universal Processed 45 ACP – Large Primer Only $ 32.00 – $ 300.00. National Bullet Co. 200 193 L-SWCBB Unique 5.0 WLP 1.256 SS Gov’t 1.719 1.719 Please leave your name and location (State, City) and perhaps I’ll use your load in the eBook! This makes reloading very affordable since I am able to get lead for free. Poll: Where are you finding reloading primers and powder? Plus one on the W231. The red dot does not flow through the powder measure very well so I’m hoping to get better results with the W231. I ask because the Hornady bullets I have, their .451 230gr. 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. Mixed brass, Wolf LP Primers (cause they are cheap) 7grains of AA#5 behind a cast 200gain LSWC. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” Unique 5.5 WLP Colt NM w/BEC 1.970 1.970 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. By clicking the link below, I understand and will agree to abide by the above precautions. Ultimate Reloader LLC is not responsible for errors in load data on this website. Penn 45/200 SWC 200 201 L-SWCBB Clays 3.8 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 1.986 1.986 Precision 45-185-SWC 185 186 L-SWC “Black Bullet” 231/HP38 4.5 WLP Colt NM w/BEC 1.750 1.750 They are not match quality but are resonably accurate. Determine the cartridge overall length (COL) for the exact bullet you’re using using a load manual as reference. National Bullet Co. 200 193 L-SWCBB w/LLA Red Dot 5.8 WLP S/N 46553 engraved 1.438 0.938 Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” 231/HP38 5.4 WLP Colt NM w/BEC 1.938 1.938 Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” True Blue 7.7 WLP Colt NM w/BEC 2.000 2.000 It indicated much lower velocities than I actually got. I’ve been using 45 AARP to use up my green dot stock, because I want to eliminate that powder from my inventory. This load produced 3/8 of an inch groups CTC at 50 ft. Indoor. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” Clays 3.7 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 1.375 1.375 Penn 45/200 SWC 200 201 L-SWCBB Red Dot 4.4 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 3.906 1.750 We are currently using Missouri Bullet company 185 SWC coated bullets and 3.6 grs. Bullseye 5.0 Gr Hornady XTP 230 grain jacketed hollow point bullet. I load on a Lee Loadmaster. This load averages 720 fps from my Smith and Wesson. Not long ago shooters began to report brass that had a small pistol primer pocket instead of the traditional large, due to the use of a more “green” environment primer. I also don’t trust Nosler’s load data for the bullet very much. Precision 45-185-SWC 185 186 L-SWC “Black Bullet” 231/HP38 4.1 WLP 1.261 Clark Gold Cup 1.719 1.719 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” Unique 5.6 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 2.250 0.938 National Bullet Co. 200 193 L-SWCBB Red Dot 4.4 WLP 1.256 Colt GC w/PDP5 1.600 1.600 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 231/HP38 4.4 WLP 1.244 Colt GC w/PDP5 2.000 2.000 Cartridge OAL: 1.230″ Min Charge Max Charge … I look forward to seeing what’s been used out there. But my favorite is the 8-8.5 Unique with the 250gr. 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 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. Hornady 230 Gr HP XTP 855 (IMR Max load) *Blackhorn 206 24.4 gr. Easy to shoot and as powerfull as 45 acp ball or a tad more. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” Unique 5.4 WLP Colt NM w/BEC 2.000 2.000 So what’s your favorite? But in the blackhawk Ruger heavy loads like 255swc 10.5 grs of Unique. Why? BE. Poll: What’s your number one reason for reloading? Federal 150 Primers charge weight in grams and grains as well as muzzle velocity in meters and feet per second. Powder coated, and run through a push sizer at 0.357″, though unsized works just fine for 90% of guns. I cast bullets for all of the pistol calibers that I load. Some of the considerations that I like to focus on are: Accuracy, shootability, powder metering, and also “standard charge” loads are a plus. Bull-X 185 Unk L-SWC Unique 6.0 WLP 1.266 Springfield w/Fire Point 1.700 1.700 MasterCastBullet 200 206 H&G 68 L-SWC Clays 3.7 1.233 Clark Gold Cup 1.188 1.188 REDUCE RIFLE AND HANDGUN CHARGE WEIGHTS BY 10% TO ESTABLISH A STARTING LOAD. 5.0 gr W231 With this said, I use load data from the following website: The specific load that I use is as follows: 230gr Lee cast bullet sized to 0.451″. powder and 230gr RN Cast bullets. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” True Blue 7.7 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 4.875 1.688 National Bullet Co. 200 193 L-SWCBB Red Dot 4.4 WLP 1.256 Colt GC w/PDP5 1.900 1.900 Because I have a bunch of small pistol primers and not so many large pistol primers. Lyon RCBS #45-201K 200 Unk L-SWC Unique 7.0 My .45 1.330 1.330 National Bullet Co. 200 193 L-SWCBB Unique 6.0 WLP 1.254 Colt GC w/PDP5 1.406 1.406 National Bullet Co. 200 193 L-SWCBB Red Dot 4.4 WLP My .45 2.375 0.548 This is a full-power load, though not +P. Penn 45/200 SWC 200 201 L-SWCBB 231/HP38 4.1 WLP 1.247 Colt GC w/PDP5 1.813 1.813 Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” Unique 5.3 WLP 1.270 Colt NM w/BEC 2.469 1.000 Mixed Cases ( From raiding the brass bucket Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” AA2 3.8 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 1.375 1.375 Casting with a Lee 6-cavity mold and a Lee production pot allows me to cast at a rate of 600 bullets per hour. I shoot older reg. Poll: What Reloading Components Can’t You Find? 749 FPS minimum Universal 8.8 gr. 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! Springfield X1A, Sig 1911 and various other 45’s (Llamas, Stars….. and some of them won’t take anything but ball, a Taurus, etc.) 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 Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” AA2 3.4 WLP 1.270 Colt NM w/BEC 2.688 1.750 706 (IMR minimum load) Trail Boss 6.5 gr. It has very soft recoil, it’s super accurate and lots of fun to shoot and economical, especially with home cast bullets. So, if I may, would any of you with XD’s see if the ammo is the same OAL after you chamber it? 972 Max (full case) Universal 6.4 gr. I use a 13 lb. Pistol and Handgun Reloading Data. 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 I will be loading 200 swc mostly. I’ve got 255 load data in my Midway 45 acp manual. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” Red Dot 4.4 WLP Colt NM w/BEC 1.719 0.892 I supose i … Penn 45/200 SWC 200 201 L-SWCBB AA2 3.2 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 1.688 1.688 Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” AA2 3.6 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 1.938 1.938 Powder charge is 4.3 grains of bullseye, over CCI 500, mixed 9mm brass. A similar light load is 5.8/Unique/200 LSWC, but it may not burn quite as cleanly. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” Clays 3.7 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 2.000 1.656 1,050 Maximum Clays … I have a couple of questions regarding reloads for 45 ACP 1911 Bullseye loads. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” Unique 5.4 WLP Colt NM w/BEC 2.344 1.173 XTP defense ammo, and after reading the above I decided to check and see if mine was as they said, short chambered. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” AA2 4.9 WLP 1.270 Colt NM w/BEC 1.320 1.320 Just the same, I have an open eye and mind, and I am not blind to other developments. Ready to Ship! Tried every thing else no good results. method. berrys 230 gr plated round nose 38 Special. Coming Soon. I don’t have a chronograph yet, so I don’t have velocity information. 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. Mixed Cases (My own and picked up at the ranges) Clays 3.8 WLP 1.265 Colt GC w/PDP5 1.813 1.813 Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” TiteGroup 5.0 WLP Colt NM w/BEC 1.750 0.906 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? Processed 45 ACP – Small Primer Only $ 32.00 – $ 300.00. Lyon RCBS #45-201K 200 Unk L-SWC Green Dot 4.5 My .45 1.740 1.740 OAL: 1.250″, very accurate, low recoil, light smoke and no leading. Also very accurate and soft reconciling. 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. Hornady 200 gr CFMJHAP over 5.3 gr Bullseye “. 10mm Auto. Mzl Velocity 845 fps We wish you successful reloading with Vihtavuori premium handgun powders! 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. 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” Red Dot 4.1 WLP 1.271 Colt GC w/PDP5 1.350 1.350 I shoot .45 ACP in my Smith & Wesson M&P. Loads for .45 ACP: New 2012 note on .45 ACP cases using small pistol primers vs. the large pistol primers. Both eat this like candy and are very accurate as well. Penn 45/200 SWC 200 201 L-SWCBB Red Dot 3.9 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 2.875 1.469 5.3 gr. Hornady L-C/T 200 199 L-SWC w/LLA AA2 3.5 WLP My .45 1.500 0.361 I got a lot of great ideas, and appreciate your feedback! Cross reference load data between at least two sources, ensure your load falls in the “safe range”. Pet Load #1 National Bullet Co. 200 193 L-SWCBB Unique 5.5 WLP 1.257 Colt GC w/PDP5 1.750 1.750 Unfortunately, the new container labels have no load data. IT IS A MUST FOR EVERY RELOADER TO READ THE RELOADING SAFETY RULES. Penn 45/200 SWC 200 201 L-SWCBB Clays 3.8 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 1.750 1.750 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 Mixed Brass Hornady 230 CFMJHAP over 5.0 gr Bullseye “. Preferably a match barrel. Velocity: 737 FPS but I will have to double check it again. Precision 45-185-SWC 185 186 L-SWC “Black Bullet” 231/HP38 4.1 WLP Colt NM w/BEC 1.500 1.500 731 minimum Titegroup 7.7 gr. I use 700X in my shotgun and a .45 Gold Cup. My Colt Gold cup also preferred this load producing similar groups. 775 Approx. Hornady Manufacturing Company develops and publishes reloading data for the Handbook of Cartridge Reloading.Occasionally, we will temporarily publish load data on this page when a bullet becomes available and is not yet listed in the latest edition of the handbook. Powders include IMR, Hodgdon, Winchester Precision 45-185-SWC 185 186 L-SWC “Black Bullet” 231/HP38 4.5 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 1.594 1.594 200 gr Hornady XTP It feels just like factory FMJ, and makes nice neat round holes in the targets. Mixed Brass CCI 350 Primers ( my favorite by far ) I got this from a long time shooter/reloader gentlemen friend that’s been at it it seems all his life. Bull-X 185 Unk L-SWC Unique 6.0 WLP 1.266 Springfield w/Fire Point 1.800 1.800 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….) “Loaded” 1911 SS with 5″ barrel is the following: Hornady or ( Generic bought at gun shows ) 230 Grain HP XTP The smaller case-capacity means better performance with light… Loading 45 acp is a simple process once figured out. Zero Bullet Co. 185 Unk L-SWC Red Dot 4.1 WLP 1.258 Springfield w/Fire Point 1.800 1.800 National Bullet Co. 200 193 L-SWCBB Red Dot 4.4 WLP 1.256 Colt GC w/PDP5 1.019 1.018 !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)? Hornady L-C/T 200 200 L-SWC Clays 3.2 WLP My .45 1.063 1.063 38 Special +P Hornady L-C/T 200 200 L-SWC Clays 3.2 WLP My .45 1.063 1.063 XD w/4″ brl and XDm w/4.5″ brl. Using bullets from Hornady HP-XTP or HAP, Hornady LRN. Meters well, very clean shooting, great accuracy in my Sig 1911 RCS. Select your cartridge type from the drop-down list. Alliant Bullseye w/CCI lg. Bull-X 185 Unk L-SWC Unique 6.0 WLP 1.266 Springfield w/Fire Point 1.370 1.370 I have sent them a email request. Thread Tools: Show Printable Version. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” AA2 3.4 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 3.031 1.813 What is a “standard charge” load? The old containers for Ramshot Enforcer included .45 ACP load data on the labels. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” 231/HP38 5.2 WLP Colt NM w/BEC 3.000 1.250 We also have loads for all kinds of handgun bullets, from FMJ and XTP to Spitzer Boat Tails and wadcutters. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” Clays 3.5 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 1.375 1.375 Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” Red Dot 4.0 WLP Colt GC w/PDP5 1.125 1.125 200gr cast SWC that I buy in bulk from a seller at local gun shows; bullets appear identical to the old H&G #68. Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” AA2 3.8 WLP 1.276 Colt GC w/PDP5 1.656 1.656 The chronograph is the next thing on my list of equipment to purchase. Im sure some of you do this. loads. 4.5″ brl To maximize performance, the ballistics experts at Hodgdon Powder Co., Inc. have developed a comprehensive Reloading Guide to provide handloaders with current data for Accurate Powders. Bull-X 185 Unk L-SWC Unique 6.0 WLP 1.266 Colt GC w/PDP5 1.500 1.500 1,067 FPS MAXIMUM HP38 5.9 gr. Match barrel even? I worked the load up in mixed headstamp range brass. LOAD 231 6.8 gr. Lyon RCBS #45-201K 200 Unk L-SWC Unique 5.8 My .45 1.860 1.860 Primer: CCI 300 or Wolf LP Always cross-reference load data with manufacturer's published data. 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 Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” Unique 5.0 WLP 1.270 Colt NM w/BEC 2.120 1.000 loads, 16 lb. for 230/5.3 loads. cci 300 Bull-X 185 Unk L-SWC Unique 6.0 WLP 1.266 Colt GC w/PDP5 1.310 1.310 Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” AA2 4.9 WLP 1.270 Colt NM w/BEC 1.625 1.625 National Bullet Co. 200 193 L-SWCBB Unique 4.5 WLP 1.249 Colt GC w/PDP5 1.938 1.156 (Cowboy Load)(RNFP) all cowboy loads below: Trail Boss 5.5 gr. Lyon RCBS #45-201K 200 Unk L-SWC Green Dot 4.7 My .45 0.960 0.960 Precision 45-200-SWC 200 199 L-SWC “Black Bullet” 231/HP38 4.6 WLP 1.270 Colt NM w/BEC 1.563 1.563