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When using hard cast or jacketed bullets, handloaders can bump pressures to the same level as the .45 ACP – 21,000 psi (standard) and 23,000 psi for +P loads. There are no “weak” .45 ACP revolvers, as even vintage U.S. Model 1917 Colt and Smith & Wesson revolvers have proven completely adequate to handle these pressure levels, while all modern guns are rated for +P pressures.

45ACP+P ammo is externally/dimensionally identical to 45 ACP ammo and can be fired in any 45 acp firearm that is in normal operating condition. However, the greater pressures and power of the +P ammo will give you greater slide velocity and if you are going to

Well, my 45 ACP loads sent a spud to the Big Potato Patch in the Sky. In many pieces! So, if you have 45 ACP revolver that you wanna' roll some shotshells for, have at it.

12/8/2018· I did a search but didnt find any real info on whether folks are using VV N320 with .45 ACP. I know its a safe powder for .45, but not seeing many reports of people using it. Heres my situation. I currently load .45 with 3.8gr VV N310 and its a pretty awesome load.

Another tip is to try the N320 for Classic 1911 .45 ACP loads, check out our loading data for .45 ACP. The N320 is also suitable for shotguns, and shot shell reloading data will be available in the near future. N320 is available in containers of 0,5 kg and 2 kg

Loads for .45 ACP: Photo from Mark Curtis New 2012 note on .45 ACP cases using small pistol primers vs. the large pistol primers. Not long ago shooters began to report brass that had a small pistol primer pocket instead of the traditional large, due to the use ...

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21/2/2018· I've always been fascinated with heavy bullets in 45 ACP. I like the idea of doubling-down on what makes the caliber special: big and slow slugs. Here's what I've tried. 240 grain JHC (Sierra #8820, 0.6430" length) Sierra 5th Edition has loads for their 240 grain JHC

30/1/2013· What is the softest most accurate powder for 45 ACP? Happy Saturday Everyone, I have been looking for a soft felt recoil powder for my 45 ACP loads, I would also like it to meter well through my Dillon powder measure, I currently use Clays and really like it, but I am open minded to new powders as well, so if you dont mind let me know what you like.

17/10/2018· Blue Dot is a good powder for HOT loads in 45 ACP, but not something I'd start out using as my first powder. I've used it a bunch for loads in a Hi Point carbine and trying to see how fast you can get a 200 grain SWC going. I was able to get close to 1,300 FPS ...

7/5/2018· Another source for 45 ACP loads is to look up load data for the 45 Auto Rim. (The gun my buddy used was a WWII Remington Rand 1911 with a SW adjustable sight). The only problem with using the heaver boolits is the feed of the ammo into the chamber.

.45 ACP 230 Grain Round Nose Hi-Tek Coated Lead- 100% Hand-Loaded for those that don’t “Roll their Own” in the WILD BUNCH Crowd!!! Welcome to the “Hottest Game” around, SASS Wild Bunch Action Shooting. Undeniably, Wild Bunch Action Shooting shares ...

Bullets for Reloading 45 ACP The 45 ACP just loves to be handloaded, and doing so is falling-off-a-log easy. There are about three jillion different powders and bullets for it, and unprimed cases of excellent quality are available from several sources, including those from Starline and Hornady that I used in building handloads for this report.

Even standard .45 ACP loads are heavier than many folks can handle in lightweight .45s. Loads with 185-grain bullets at more than 1,000 fps, 200-grain bullets well over 900 fps and 230-grain bullets in the 850 fps range can be tough to shoot.

22/10/2010· I attempted to use some blue dot (have 5 pounds left) in a 45 acp and it is doable actually. Just something about the burn time causes it not be be completely burned when doing the moderate loads. It works, but man does it make a mess.

A database of .45 acp handloads. Powder Bul Weight C.O.L. Min Charge Max Charge Optimal Charge Bullet Make Bullet Type Primer Notes Accurate - #5 185 gr. 1.175 in. 7.4 gr. 9.2 gr. 8.3 gr.

.45 ACP (Using Hodgdon Titewad Powder) 12.45 ACP +P Loads 10.45 ACP +P Reloading Data (23,000 psi) (using Cutting Edge bullets) 23.45 ACP +P Reloading Data (Alliant BE-86 Powder) 3.45 ACP - 160 & 170 GR (Lyman Cast Bullet Data) 32.45 ACP 32 72

Custom .45 ACP loads by R.K. Campbell photography by R.K. Campbell August 14th, 2008 Recently I have fired and evaluated a number of good .45 ACP loads that I feel merited some ink. My experiences with the Springfield Long Slide have been interesting and with a combination of medium burning powder and heavy bullets this pistol is really beginning to talk, and it speaks my language.

The .45 ACP pistol cartridge is popular in the United States. So popular, it could wear the title “America’s Cartridge.” It is synonymous with power and the all-American philosophy, “More is Better.” Like our muscle cars, it is big, hard to handle, and unapologetic.

The .45 ACP (.45 Auto) By Chuck Hawks Illustration courtesy of Hornady Mfg. Co. The famous .45 Automatic Colt Pistol cartridge was designed by John Browning in 1905 for a prototype service pistol. The U.S. Army tested both the pistol and cartridge and ...

As .45 ACP is a subsonic round in most standard loadings, it can be used in the P12 without procuring special ammunition. Jul 08, 2014 · Tom McHale gives a rundown of his top 10 self-defense ammo go-tos, including the best .45 ACP ammo and the best .40 caliber ammo.

I shoot 45 ACP mostly in my 1911 (Standard 5″ barrel). Some of the considerations that I like to focus on are: Accuracy, shootability, powder metering, and also “standard charge” loads are a plus.

These are our top seven choices for .45 ACP self-defense ammo. I think you'll agree with me when I say that there are a ton of .45 ACP ammo choices out there that claim to be great for personal protection. But, sorting the good from the bad can be a pretty ...

The .45 ACP (right) was developed at the request of the U.S. military and produced similar performance to military .45 Colt (left) loads. 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 …

45 ACP Hard Cast Lead Bullets These lead cast bullets are made from 92-6-2 alloy and then are cured in red HiTek coating (and n..

Tom McHale review his choices for the most reliable and best performing 45 ACP ammo to carry loaded in your self defense handgun. The only way to find 45 ACP ammo you can count on is to test, test ...

For my use with the Gold Cup and other .45 ACP 1911’s, I mostly use just three powders. For light target to standard loads I go with Bullseye and W231. For standard loads to heavier everyday working loads, my choice of powder is the same as it’s been for

31/12/2019· I've been reloading .45 ACP for a long time. I've stopped trying to custom tune my reloads for a specific pistol. I look for one or two recipes that will do whatever I need them to do in any of my .45 ACP pistols (mostly 1911s). I don't like powder-puff loads. I look for

7/1/2018· Bullseye loads for 45 ACP This is a discussion on Bullseye loads for 45 ACP within the Handguns forums, part of the Gun Forum category; Being fairly new to reloading for the 45 ACP I have a couple questions. In looking at load data in my books and everywhere

20/7/2009· Bullitholz, When you are dealing with Semi-auto loads, you have to keep the energy level up so the slide will be pushed all the way back to cycle. I'll dig through my notes if you want the actual thrust formula but for now, muzzle energy will do. The 45 ACP was ...

Today's .45 ACP factory loads push 230-grain bullets at velocities ranging from the low 800s to the high 800s in fps. Several manufacturers offer +P loads that push 230-grain bullets over 900 fps, and some boutique ammo manufacturers (Buffalo Bore, DoubleTap, Underwood) claim to push 230-grain bullets up to around 1,000 fps at standard or +P pressures.

45 Auto (ACP) Load Data 45 Colt (Single Action Army & Replicas) Load Data 45 Colt (Ruger & T/C Contender & Encore) Load Data Cartridge Data Components by Caliber Nosler Home Load Data 17 Remington Fireball 17 Remington Load Data 204 Ruger Load ...

19/9/2016· As always loads for the 45acp using a 230gr cast bullet using Unique are all over the place. Lee book lists one and only one load, 5.0grs. Speer has two, 5.3grs to Start and 5.8grs as Max. Lyman really takes the cake, 5.5grs to Start and 7.3grs as Max, 7.3grs, wow., wow.