N-frame and 250-255 gr 45 acp

bossman · November 29, 2011, 11:45 AM

Just for the heck of it does anyone use something like this? Would I need to go with +P brass or could it be done with standard 45 acp brass?

What kind of loads do ya'll use with this as I know it's being done. Thanks.

Adamantium · November 29, 2011, 12:37 PM

There is load data for standard pressure 45acp with heavy bullet weights. Alliants 2004 manual (available online if you google it) has loads for 260 grain jacketed bullets and http://www.reloadammo.com/ has that as well. The same load data will work with cast lead as well.

I cast my own slugs for 45 and my 230 grain mold drops them a 242-245 grains. I've worked it up to max using 230 load data with multiple powders and have never seen pressure signs.

steveno · November 29, 2011, 05:09 PM

you can use 45 autorim loading data

MADISON · November 29, 2011, 06:13 PM

I have loaded 255 grainers in my 45 ACP.
5.0 grains of UNIQUE
BOY DID IT KICK!

bossman · November 30, 2011, 06:25 AM

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you can use 45 autorim loading data

Good ideal. I guess I can buy a box of autorim and shoot them up and use the brass for my 250ish gr loads. I've never used autorim so thanks for the tip.

November 29, 2011, 11:45 AM	#1
bossman Senior Member Join Date: November 16, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 996	N-frame and 250-255 gr 45 acp Just for the heck of it does anyone use something like this? Would I need to go with +P brass or could it be done with standard 45 acp brass? What kind of loads do ya'll use with this as I know it's being done. Thanks. __________________ NRA life member When the going gets tough, I just open another beer.

November 29, 2011, 12:37 PM	#2
Adamantium Senior Member Join Date: June 6, 1999 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 1,021	There is load data for standard pressure 45acp with heavy bullet weights. Alliants 2004 manual (available online if you google it) has loads for 260 grain jacketed bullets and http://www.reloadammo.com/ has that as well. The same load data will work with cast lead as well. I cast my own slugs for 45 and my 230 grain mold drops them a 242-245 grains. I've worked it up to max using 230 load data with multiple powders and have never seen pressure signs. __________________ New gun, same ol' shot.

November 29, 2011, 06:13 PM	#4
MADISON Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2000 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 2,678	255 or heavier 45 ACP loads I have loaded 255 grainers in my 45 ACP. 5.0 grains of UNIQUE BOY DID IT KICK!

November 29, 2011, 05:09 PM	#3
steveno Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2004 Location: Minden , Nebraska Posts: 1,407	you can use 45 autorim loading data