45 acp load data needed

Gazzmann · January 9, 2009, 11:23 PM

I have been using Red dot and unique with very good success.
Came across some 45 cal 230 grain LRN bullets, and have not been able to find any load data for the acp.
I would like to stay with red dot or unique if possible.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks,
John

PCJim · January 9, 2009, 11:45 PM

Gazzmann, just curious which manuals you checked..... Data for both powders for that bullet type/weight is available off Alliant's website.

bullspotter · January 10, 2009, 01:09 AM

my speer book shows 45 acp 230gr lead round nose data as

UNIQUE 5.3gr min at 764 fps and max load at 5.8gr at 849 fps.

RED DOT min load is 4.7gr at 765 fps and max at 5.1 at 844 fps.

tests were with a colt govt model with 5 inch barrel 1-16 twist with a .452 dia bullet.

January 9, 2009, 11:23 PM	#1
Gazzmann Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 133	45 acp load data needed I have been using Red dot and unique with very good success. Came across some 45 cal 230 grain LRN bullets, and have not been able to find any load data for the acp. I would like to stay with red dot or unique if possible. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks, John

January 9, 2009, 11:45 PM	#2
PCJim Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2008 Location: FL Posts: 570	Gazzmann, just curious which manuals you checked..... Data for both powders for that bullet type/weight is available off Alliant's website.

January 10, 2009, 01:09 AM	#3
bullspotter Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 308	my speer book shows 45 acp 230gr lead round nose data as UNIQUE 5.3gr min at 764 fps and max load at 5.8gr at 849 fps. RED DOT min load is 4.7gr at 765 fps and max at 5.1 at 844 fps. tests were with a colt govt model with 5 inch barrel 1-16 twist with a .452 dia bullet.