The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Need a starting load for .452 160gr bullet in 45 ACP

Nick_C_S · November 6, 2013, 08:05 PM

Wow, I must have woke up in the wrong space/time continuum because for once, I'm not going to recommend a faster powder lol

I'm not a big fan of 160g (or weights thereabouts) bullets for 45. But hey, you got a bunch of them and want to shoot them - can't fault you for that.

Probably redundant at this point, but your W231 (HP-38 - they're the same powder) will work just fine. If it were me, I'd start somewhere over 5.0g's. I know that only because that's my recipe for 200g LSWC's. So I know it's going to be a little more than that. And it would seem others feel the same.

Enjoy shooting them.

November 6, 2013, 08:05 PM	#8
Nick_C_S Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,522	Wow, I must have woke up in the wrong space/time continuum because for once, I'm not going to recommend a faster powder lol I'm not a big fan of 160g (or weights thereabouts) bullets for 45. But hey, you got a bunch of them and want to shoot them - can't fault you for that. Probably redundant at this point, but your W231 (HP-38 - they're the same powder) will work just fine. If it were me, I'd start somewhere over 5.0g's. I know that only because that's my recipe for 200g LSWC's. So I know it's going to be a little more than that. And it would seem others feel the same. Enjoy shooting them. __________________ Gun control laws benefit only criminals and politicians - but then, I repeat myself. Life Member, National Rifle Association