.45 ACP reloading data

[gobe]

I'm reloading .45 ACP using 230 gr. lead round nose (LRN) bullets and Titegroup powder. I've been using the data from the Hodgdon website. It lists the starting load for 751 fps @ 4.0 gr. The Hornady lists it as 4.2 gr for 750 fps. The Lyman 7th Edition lists it as 4.5 gr for 735 fps. They list the max as follows:
Hodgdon 4.8 gr for 855 fps
Hornady 5.3 gr for 900 fps
Lyman 5.1 gr for 841 fps

Who do you believe? The 4.0 grs under the 230 LRP seems 'softer' than Winchester White Box or Federal American Eagle 230 gr FMJ target ammo, but shoots and cycles just fine in my RIA 1911A1 CS 3.5"bbl Tactical.

Anybody out there have a good load for the 230 gr LRP using Titegroup or 700X (I've got a barrel-full of 700X from my Trap shooting days) out of a 3.5" barreled 1911?

 

[Snake45]

The 4.0 grs under the 230 LRP seems 'softer' than Winchester White Box or Federal American Eagle 230 gr FMJ

At 750 fps, it should. Standard spec on GI/"white box" ammo is 850 fps IIRC.

If it works in your gun, and is accurate enough, and you like shooting it, drive on! If not, bump it up a little. :wink:

 

[gobe]

Thanks Snake ... I didn't know that. Always wondered where it was.

 

[WESHOOT2]

I still suggest Titegroup is at its best in "Cowboy" loads.
(And a very few specialized "making Major" 40 S&W loads).

 

[Chief_10Beers]

I'm reloading .45 ACP using 230 gr. lead round nose (LRN) bullets and Titegroup powder. I've been using the data from the Hodgdon website. It lists the starting load for 751 fps @ 4.0 gr. The Hornady lists it as 4.2 gr for 750 fps. The Lyman 7th Edition lists it as 4.5 gr for 735 fps. They list the max as follows:
Hodgdon 4.8 gr for 855 fps
Hornady 5.3 gr for 900 fps
Lyman 5.1 gr for 841 fps

Who do you believe? The 4.0 grs under the 230 LRP seems 'softer' than Winchester White Box or Federal American Eagle 230 gr FMJ target ammo, but shoots and cycles just fine in my RIA 1911A1 CS 3.5"bbl Tactical.

Anybody out there have a good load for the 230 gr LRP using Titegroup or 700X (I've got a barrel-full of 700X from my Trap shooting days) out of a 3.5" barreled 1911?

A couple of things, I don't have the Hornady Reloading manual but I do have the Lyman ( 48th and 3rd Pistol and Revolver) and Hodgdon manuals.

The lyman list a 225gr LRN at 5.1gr Max of titegroup with a MOL of 1.272 and Hodgdon list a 230gr LRN at 4.8gr Max of Titegroup with a MOL of 1.200. Me thinking is Boolit weight, MOL and type of Gun used has alot to do with Max Charges. Clear as mud?.............................