45 acp load help!

colt 3840 · July 15, 1999, 10:22 PM

Howdy all? I am looking for a medium load about 800-850 fps using 230gr LRN, WW231 with Winchester Primers. I was going to go with 5.0 to 5.2 grns. any information would be helpful.

Thanks,
Colt

Sport45 · July 16, 1999, 07:13 AM

The Winchester reloader's guide is here. I didn't look to see, but I bet it has the data you're looking for.
http://www.winchester.com/reloader/Win_Reloader7re2.pdf

Edited by Sport45: I just tried the site and couldn't connect. I don't know if it's temporary or not. Most reloading manuals have W231 data though.

[This message has been edited by Sport45 (edited July 16, 1999).]

Patrick Graham · July 16, 1999, 08:33 PM

5.4 grains WW231, 230 grain "Copper Jacketed" round nose FMJ gave me these velocities - 746, 748, 773. This is out of a Colt 1991A1. Lead bullets should be a little faster.

The 14th edition Winchester Reloading Components Catalog sez this about WW231 and 45ACP.
For 230gr RNL 4.5gr = 765, 5.1gr = 870

The #10 Speer Manual says this about WW231 and 45 ACP.
For 230gr RNL 5.1gr = 760, 5.6gr = 831

I believe the speer manual is closer to reality.

If you go much faster than 750fps with 230 grain bullets you might want to install a slam pad (recoil buffer) on the recoil spring guide. Change your slam pad at least every 500 rounds.

BillOH · July 17, 1999, 11:16 AM

That looks like a good place to start. I loaded 4.7 of 231 with 230 rnl and got 740 fps. Bill

colt 3840 · July 19, 1999, 04:41 PM

Thanks for the info. i went with 5.0 grns of 231 and my buddy liked it.

Colt

July 15, 1999, 10:22 PM	#1
colt 3840 Member Join Date: January 31, 1999 Location: La Habra, Ca, USA Posts: 19	Howdy all? I am looking for a medium load about 800-850 fps using 230gr LRN, WW231 with Winchester Primers. I was going to go with 5.0 to 5.2 grns. any information would be helpful. Thanks, Colt

July 16, 1999, 07:13 AM	#2
Sport45 Senior Member Join Date: May 25, 1999 Location: Too close to Houston Posts: 4,196	The Winchester reloader's guide is here. I didn't look to see, but I bet it has the data you're looking for. http://www.winchester.com/reloader/Win_Reloader7re2.pdf Edited by Sport45: I just tried the site and couldn't connect. I don't know if it's temporary or not. Most reloading manuals have W231 data though. [This message has been edited by Sport45 (edited July 16, 1999).]

July 16, 1999, 08:33 PM	#3
Patrick Graham Junior member Join Date: January 18, 1999 Location: Kokomo, Indiana USA Posts: 674	5.4 grains WW231, 230 grain "Copper Jacketed" round nose FMJ gave me these velocities - 746, 748, 773. This is out of a Colt 1991A1. Lead bullets should be a little faster. The 14th edition Winchester Reloading Components Catalog sez this about WW231 and 45ACP. For 230gr RNL 4.5gr = 765, 5.1gr = 870 The #10 Speer Manual says this about WW231 and 45 ACP. For 230gr RNL 5.1gr = 760, 5.6gr = 831 I believe the speer manual is closer to reality. If you go much faster than 750fps with 230 grain bullets you might want to install a slam pad (recoil buffer) on the recoil spring guide. Change your slam pad at least every 500 rounds.

July 17, 1999, 11:16 AM	#4
BillOH Member Join Date: November 18, 1998 Location: OHIO Posts: 77	That looks like a good place to start. I loaded 4.7 of 231 with 230 rnl and got 740 fps. Bill

July 19, 1999, 04:41 PM	#5
colt 3840 Member Join Date: January 31, 1999 Location: La Habra, Ca, USA Posts: 19	Thanks for the info. i went with 5.0 grns of 231 and my buddy liked it. Colt