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Originally Posted by black_hog_down
I will be reloading.
How do I find reliable load data? Any powder recommendation?
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Honestly not much available, since it's not a SAAMI spec'd cartridge.
Triton originally sourced reloading data for it which seems to be what most people have worked from.
"Real Guns" has the most data available for 45 Super loads:
Real Guns - A kimber in .45 Super for $8
Real Guns - Handload Data - .45 Super
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- - - For pistols in good repair. Work-up slowly & use at your own risk - - -
Nosler 185 gr JHP: - COAL: 1.200" or longer-
Power Pistol - starting load: 9.5 grs. (1,105 fps) - max. 11.3 grs. (1,307 fps)
Hornady 200 gr. XTP: - COAL: 1.200" or longer-
Power Pistol - starting load: 8.5 grs. (1,037 fps) - max 10.3 grs. (1,196 fps)
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Hogdon's Longshot 45 Super data is weak at 20K CUP & is no more that +P. Their 460 Rowland Longshot (starting) data is too hot for 45 Super. Longshot is (from side-by-side data I've seen) slightly slower than Power Pistol & I've used Power Pistol's data for Longshot loads with no apparent difference.
I load mainly 185gr JHPs, either Nosler or Zero, using P-P.
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One caution on shooting 45 Super in 1911's; they often lack the full case support of the S&W 3rd Gens & they require heavier springs & a radiused firing pin stop mod.
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