.45 cal 230 gr rn loads for semi-auto
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Fishslayer
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Thanks for that, Noah. I'm gonna give it a try. I also go light on the powder for .45ACP target loads so I've never been too concerned about case volume.
Next batch of Berry's Plated 200gr SWC I roll up I'll give the Gunny's technique a try. If the batch I have now don't work in the bottom feeder they'll go in the wheelgun. No FTF issues there...
Next batch of Berry's Plated 200gr SWC I roll up I'll give the Gunny's technique a try. If the batch I have now don't work in the bottom feeder they'll go in the wheelgun. No FTF issues there...
Fishslayer
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Last trip to the range I had a grunch of different loads to try out (I'm a n00b trying to find out what works in my guns) and left my notebook at home. No idea if I even had the Berry's with me, since I am stricken with CRAFT disease. (Can't Remember Any Fine Thing
) The 200gr Berry's plated SWC are a significantly different profile from the Redline LSWC in the same weight. The Redlines fed just fine in my semi but leaded up my 1950 Target something awful.
Fishslayer
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5 gr of Bullseye is pretty standard for 230gr FMJ loads. I would look at data for 200gr LSWC for your bullets. Loads of data for 200gr LSWC.
As with any data, check multiple sources. Alliant's website lists some loads.
http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloaders/recipedetail.aspx?gtypeid=1&weight=200&shellid=35&bulletid=62
They're also included here.
http://handloads.com/loaddata/defau...&Weight=200&type=Handgun&Order=Powder&Source=
Ummm.... I would definitely check any loads listed on forums against manufacturer's published data and be wary of anything that seems out of the ballpark.
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Skip Sackett
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Just got back from the range with a nice load for a 230gr LRN in the 45ACP. These were cast here at home and water quenched right out of the mould. The mould is a Saeco 294456 which turns out a bevel based 230gr round nose bullet that simulates a hard ball bullet, much like the H&G #34.
I just got this mould and will be using it in 45Colt too. In "Ruger Only" type of loads for a 45 Convertible and a Puma Rifle in the same caliber.
This load was put into Winchester 45ACP brass with Wolf Large Pistol primers an OAL of 1.265" and 5.3gr AA#2. The results were fantastic, both at the target and across the chronograph. Function in the PT1911 was flawless and of course there was no problem with the M625JM.
The numbers shook out like this:
M625JM:
Low 900fps
High 914fps
Avg 906fps
ES 13.6fps
SD 5.3fps
From the PT1911:
Low 899fps
High 914fps
Avg 904fps
ES 15fps
SD 5.19fps
On these last rounds I should have written down the numbers as I ran them across the chronograph. Must have had just one high one.
All of the bullets hit well within a 2" Shoot-N-See at 15 yards shot 2 handed from support. When I went to shooting rocks on the berm at 25 yards, it seemed to me that a rock jumped every time I shot. Good enough!
So, let me recommend some smith crazy bullets over 5.3gr AA#2 for a good place to start.
Hope this helps!
Here is what they look like:
I just got this mould and will be using it in 45Colt too. In "Ruger Only" type of loads for a 45 Convertible and a Puma Rifle in the same caliber.
This load was put into Winchester 45ACP brass with Wolf Large Pistol primers an OAL of 1.265" and 5.3gr AA#2. The results were fantastic, both at the target and across the chronograph. Function in the PT1911 was flawless and of course there was no problem with the M625JM.
The numbers shook out like this:
M625JM:
Low 900fps
High 914fps
Avg 906fps
ES 13.6fps
SD 5.3fps
From the PT1911:
Low 899fps
High 914fps
Avg 904fps
ES 15fps
SD 5.19fps
On these last rounds I should have written down the numbers as I ran them across the chronograph. Must have had just one high one.
All of the bullets hit well within a 2" Shoot-N-See at 15 yards shot 2 handed from support. When I went to shooting rocks on the berm at 25 yards, it seemed to me that a rock jumped every time I shot. Good enough!
So, let me recommend some smith crazy bullets over 5.3gr AA#2 for a good place to start.
Hope this helps!
Here is what they look like:
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As others have said,it depends on bullet profile,not just weight.For many years I used 230 gr rnl in my 1911's that would be technically referred to as a semi wadcutter round nose (this is not an oxymoron).The shaft of that particular bullet is a full caliber,sharp shouldered wadcutter while the nose is a standard round nose.I have no idea whether your bullet is that type.If it is,the following may be helpful.
With the above described 230 gr cast round nose,I found the seating depth to be about perfect with an OAL of 1.235.Others have rightfully stated the proper way to check chambering by dropping the loaded round in the chamber of the pistol.The case head should not extend past the barrel hood and the round should drop in with no resistance.
I'd recommend that you bell the case mouth no more than necessary before seating and then use a very slight taper crimp afterward.Lots of powders to choose from.I was always pleased with Unique for the 45 auto.5.8 gr of Unique behind that bullet gives a velocity similar to factory 230 hardball.
With the above described 230 gr cast round nose,I found the seating depth to be about perfect with an OAL of 1.235.Others have rightfully stated the proper way to check chambering by dropping the loaded round in the chamber of the pistol.The case head should not extend past the barrel hood and the round should drop in with no resistance.
I'd recommend that you bell the case mouth no more than necessary before seating and then use a very slight taper crimp afterward.Lots of powders to choose from.I was always pleased with Unique for the 45 auto.5.8 gr of Unique behind that bullet gives a velocity similar to factory 230 hardball.
m657
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FWIW---I've never found a recipe with 185 g anything that I liked in 45 acp or LC.
But that's just me, YMMV.
But that's just me, YMMV.
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