Someone have a book handy? 45 ACP 200 gr Wadcutter with Red Dot powder

Logs · March 17, 2007, 02:37 PM

I wanted to see if someone could double check the powder ranges / grains for the 45 acp load?

45 ACP
200 Grain Wad Cutter
Red Dot powder

What is a good starting powder weight?????

My buddy is loading up some ammo and said he was going to use 5.0 grains and that seems a bit high to me and I don't have a book handy.

Thanks.

rwilson452 · March 17, 2007, 02:47 PM

web site lists 4.0 gr as a target load. One ref I have lists 5.7 as a top load with a 200 gr JHP. No I don't think 5.0 is too hot. More than you eed for a target load for sure. Maybe 4.5 for plates or pins.
not that you need a hot load for pins with a .45ACP

cuate · March 17, 2007, 06:05 PM

Modern Reloading, 2nd Edition, .45ACP page 669 states:

5.0 grains Red Dot Starting load, 200 grs. Jacketed, Never exceed 5.2 grs.
Veolcity 858 fps. 19200 psi (pressure units)

My personal load which is probably not superior is using 230 gr. jacketed round nose, 5.0 gr. Bullseye, but you didn't ask that so excuse me.

Logs · March 17, 2007, 06:56 PM

Thanks guy I appreciate the help and info on other loads.

Logs.

Scorch · March 17, 2007, 11:30 PM

My manual says
200 gr lead SWC
CCI primer
Min load 4.1 gr at 750 fps
Max load 4.5 gr at 830 fps

inkie · March 18, 2007, 02:02 AM

Very unusual, I know some of the Alliant manuals have Red Dot listed for the .45 ACP. but, I am checking a 10 year old NRA Handloading Manual and they have 30 recommended loads and not one powder is Red Dot. Mainly, if you want to use Alliants products they are Bullseye (which I use} and Unique. Maybe you should be looking for a more effective powder. Check your pressure cup.

March 17, 2007, 02:37 PM	#1
Logs Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 1999 Location: BLUEGRASS STATE KY USA Posts: 1,780	Someone have a book handy? 45 ACP 200 gr Wadcutter with Red Dot powder I wanted to see if someone could double check the powder ranges / grains for the 45 acp load? 45 ACP 200 Grain Wad Cutter Red Dot powder What is a good starting powder weight????? My buddy is loading up some ammo and said he was going to use 5.0 grains and that seems a bit high to me and I don't have a book handy. Thanks.

March 17, 2007, 06:05 PM	#3
cuate Junior member Join Date: February 18, 2005 Location: Comanche Co. Texas Posts: 737	200 gr. Jacketed, Red Dot Powder Modern Reloading, 2nd Edition, .45ACP page 669 states: 5.0 grains Red Dot Starting load, 200 grs. Jacketed, Never exceed 5.2 grs. Veolcity 858 fps. 19200 psi (pressure units) My personal load which is probably not superior is using 230 gr. jacketed round nose, 5.0 gr. Bullseye, but you didn't ask that so excuse me.

March 17, 2007, 11:30 PM	#5
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	My manual says 200 gr lead SWC CCI primer Min load 4.1 gr at 750 fps Max load 4.5 gr at 830 fps __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

March 18, 2007, 02:02 AM	#6
inkie Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2006 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 137	Red Dot? Very unusual, I know some of the Alliant manuals have Red Dot listed for the .45 ACP. but, I am checking a 10 year old NRA Handloading Manual and they have 30 recommended loads and not one powder is Red Dot. Mainly, if you want to use Alliants products they are Bullseye (which I use} and Unique. Maybe you should be looking for a more effective powder. Check your pressure cup.

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March 17, 2007, 02:47 PM	#2
rwilson452 Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2004 Location: Tioga co. PA Posts: 2,647	web site lists 4.0 gr as a target load. One ref I have lists 5.7 as a top load with a 200 gr JHP. No I don't think 5.0 is too hot. More than you eed for a target load for sure. Maybe 4.5 for plates or pins. not that you need a hot load for pins with a .45ACP

March 17, 2007, 06:56 PM	#4
Logs Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 1999 Location: BLUEGRASS STATE KY USA Posts: 1,780	Thanks guy I appreciate the help and info on other loads. Logs.