45 acp loads

OkieGentleman · December 10, 2011, 02:33 PM

I have gotten back into reloading for 45 ACP. I have Berry's RN FMJ in 230 gn, Precisions coated LSWC in 200 gn, CCI primers, and Hodgdon Titegroup powder.

I am looking for anyone that is loading this combination of bullets and powder for a 45 ACP. Also if you are using these bullets but a different powder and primer, what are you suggested loads. I have looked at different sources for info and thought I would ask the reloaders on this forum. Thank You for any information.

Yes I realize I have to be careful using someone else's reload data. Both of my 45s are modern and in good condition. I am less interested in speed than reliability while my grandkids are shooting with me.

spacecoast · December 10, 2011, 03:47 PM

I use 4.7 grains of Titegroup under both 230 grain (warm) and 185 grain (mild) lead bullets, so it should work fine for a mid-grade load under your 200s.

Japle · December 10, 2011, 04:17 PM

I've had excellent results with Clays in the .45ACP. I usually load Berry's 200 gr HP over 4.2 gr of Clays and I get just under 800 fps. It's a nice, soft-shooting and accurate load that works 100% in all my 1911s and my XD45.

With a Berry's 230 gr bullet, I've used 4.0 gr of Clays and gotten 815 fps.

Be sure you use Clays and not Universal Clays. They're different powders.

You can find a lot of good info here:
http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showforum=74

AFK · December 10, 2011, 09:06 PM

I use 4.6 grains of Titegroup on my 230 gr FMJ. Super accurate and clean. CCI primers and nickel plated brass. Super slick

Orochimaru · December 10, 2011, 09:39 PM

My two favorites are:

5.2 Grains of Win231 with a Berry's 230gr RN set at 1.240" COAL.

5.4 Grains of Hodgdon Universal with a Berry's 230gr RN set at 1.240" COAL.

Mike38 · December 11, 2011, 01:18 AM

I use Titegroup for 185gr & 200gr LSWC and 230gr LRN. 4.0 grains of powder for target work for all of the mentioned bullets. Even 230gr FMJ ball. All 4.0 grains of Titegroup.

Makes it easy for me to remember. 4.0 grains for everything .45acp.

excelerater · December 11, 2011, 07:56 AM

just started 45.......bought dies this week and Berrys 230s
and I plan to load with power pistol ..

4runnerman · December 11, 2011, 08:26 AM

AFK--- You stole my load

. I second his load. Very accurate load indeed.

steve4102 · December 11, 2011, 08:44 AM

The Berry bullets are not FMJ, they are Plated. Berry recommends using "low to Mid range" jacketed data.
http://www.berrysmfg.com/faq-q9-c1-H...d_Bullets.aspx

I like WST in my 45's. Here is some data.
http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp

David Bachelder · December 11, 2011, 09:32 AM

Berry's 230 gr round nose
WLP primer
6 grains universal
expect 975 to 1000 fps

overkill0084 · December 11, 2011, 09:36 AM

230 gr Plated RN, CCI 300 primer.
4.6 gr of Bullseye or 6.0 gr of Unique.
I've found tha 4.6 gr of bullseye is pretty sweet under a 200 gr cast RNFP as well. Mild & accurate.

dunerjeff · December 11, 2011, 10:08 AM

SR7625 and AA#5 works good for me under 200gr SWC & TC. HP-38,N320,N340 are good for plated and jacketed.

Big Yac · December 11, 2011, 10:15 AM

CAUTION: USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Neither the writer, The Firing Line, nor the staff of TFL assume any liability for any damage or injury resulting from use of this information.

with 200gr lead SWC bullets I like 4.5gr of Bullseye, nice and accurate and seems to be mild recoil.

OkieGentleman · December 11, 2011, 10:35 AM

Thank You Gentlemen for the advice. I will try and not blow myself up!

December 10, 2011, 02:33 PM	#1
OkieGentleman Senior Member Join Date: August 18, 1999 Location: OKC Metro Posts: 521	45 acp loads I have gotten back into reloading for 45 ACP. I have Berry's RN FMJ in 230 gn, Precisions coated LSWC in 200 gn, CCI primers, and Hodgdon Titegroup powder. I am looking for anyone that is loading this combination of bullets and powder for a 45 ACP. Also if you are using these bullets but a different powder and primer, what are you suggested loads. I have looked at different sources for info and thought I would ask the reloaders on this forum. Thank You for any information. Yes I realize I have to be careful using someone else's reload data. Both of my 45s are modern and in good condition. I am less interested in speed than reliability while my grandkids are shooting with me.

December 11, 2011, 08:26 AM	#8
4runnerman Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,577	AFK--- You stole my load. I second his load. Very accurate load indeed. __________________ NRA Certified RSO NwCP- Performance Isn't Optional

December 11, 2011, 09:36 AM	#11
overkill0084 Senior Member Join Date: August 7, 2010 Location: Northern, UT Posts: 1,162	230 gr Plated RN, CCI 300 primer. 4.6 gr of Bullseye or 6.0 gr of Unique. I've found tha 4.6 gr of bullseye is pretty sweet under a 200 gr cast RNFP as well. Mild & accurate. __________________ Cheers, Greg “At the core of liberalism is the spoiled child – miserable, as all spoiled children are, unsatisfied, demanding, ill-disciplined, despotic and useless. Liberalism is a philosophy of sniveling brats.” — P.J. O’Rourke

December 11, 2011, 10:15 AM	#13
Big Yac Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 422	CAUTION: USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Neither the writer, The Firing Line, nor the staff of TFL assume any liability for any damage or injury resulting from use of this information. with 200gr lead SWC bullets I like 4.5gr of Bullseye, nice and accurate and seems to be mild recoil. __________________ "...and that's the bottom line, because Big Yac said so."

December 11, 2011, 10:35 AM	#14
OkieGentleman Senior Member Join Date: August 18, 1999 Location: OKC Metro Posts: 521	Thank you for information Thank You Gentlemen for the advice. I will try and not blow myself up!

December 10, 2011, 03:47 PM	#2
spacecoast Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2009 Location: Sunshine and Keystone States Posts: 4,461	I use 4.7 grains of Titegroup under both 230 grain (warm) and 185 grain (mild) lead bullets, so it should work fine for a mid-grade load under your 200s.

December 10, 2011, 04:17 PM	#3
Japle Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 2004 Location: Viera, Florida Posts: 1,340	I've had excellent results with Clays in the .45ACP. I usually load Berry's 200 gr HP over 4.2 gr of Clays and I get just under 800 fps. It's a nice, soft-shooting and accurate load that works 100% in all my 1911s and my XD45. With a Berry's 230 gr bullet, I've used 4.0 gr of Clays and gotten 815 fps. Be sure you use Clays and not Universal Clays. They're different powders. You can find a lot of good info here: http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showforum=74

December 10, 2011, 09:06 PM	#4
AFK Senior Member Join Date: May 28, 2010 Posts: 151	I use 4.6 grains of Titegroup on my 230 gr FMJ. Super accurate and clean. CCI primers and nickel plated brass. Super slick

December 10, 2011, 09:39 PM	#5
Orochimaru Member Join Date: September 11, 2011 Posts: 47	My two favorites are: 5.2 Grains of Win231 with a Berry's 230gr RN set at 1.240" COAL. 5.4 Grains of Hodgdon Universal with a Berry's 230gr RN set at 1.240" COAL.

December 11, 2011, 01:18 AM	#6
Mike38 Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2009 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 2,710	I use Titegroup for 185gr & 200gr LSWC and 230gr LRN. 4.0 grains of powder for target work for all of the mentioned bullets. Even 230gr FMJ ball. All 4.0 grains of Titegroup. Makes it easy for me to remember. 4.0 grains for everything .45acp.

December 11, 2011, 07:56 AM	#7
excelerater Junior member Join Date: June 27, 2011 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 694	just started 45.......bought dies this week and Berrys 230s and I plan to load with power pistol ..

December 11, 2011, 08:44 AM	#9
steve4102 Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,955	The Berry bullets are not FMJ, they are Plated. Berry recommends using "low to Mid range" jacketed data. http://www.berrysmfg.com/faq-q9-c1-H...d_Bullets.aspx I like WST in my 45's. Here is some data. http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp

December 11, 2011, 09:32 AM	#10
David Bachelder Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2011 Location: Trinity, Texas Posts: 636	Berry's 230 gr round nose WLP primer 6 grains universal expect 975 to 1000 fps

December 11, 2011, 10:08 AM	#12
dunerjeff Senior Member Join Date: March 31, 2011 Location: central Wisconsin Posts: 440	SR7625 and AA#5 works good for me under 200gr SWC & TC. HP-38,N320,N340 are good for plated and jacketed.