45 Colt 250 gr. Speer Gold Dot “Deep Curl” Bullets

Slip Shooter · September 12, 2012, 02:26 PM

Do any of you have experience with this Gold Dot bullet? What about velocities and pressure signs?

I want to purchase these bullets to use in my 45 Colt clones as defense loads. The Speer #14 manual is the only source I’ve found and it seems to me that the powders they recommend are all on the slower side.

I have never loaded jacketed bullets in the 45 Colt, only 250 to 260 grain lead. My experience with most of the powders listed by Speer for this bullet give large velocity variations of 50 to 70 fps. I would like much better performance with this bullet. Will this jacketed bullet’s increased drag help with better ignition and extreme spread?

I am looking for a velocity of about 860 fps.

Has anyone out there used and chronographed these bullets in a 5.5 inch revolver?

I am also open to all powder suggestions.

Several reviewers have written well of the bullets performance at 45 Colt velocities on the Midway site.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/393...oint-box-of-50

Shotgun693 · September 12, 2012, 03:52 PM

I use the 200 gr bullet made for the .45 ACP. I load it to about 925 fps. Works real well for me. I use Red Dot over a WW Primer.

jmortimer · September 12, 2012, 04:23 PM

It will open up real good at 750 fps plus so you are on the right track. I would start with 8.5 grains of Unique. The 250 grain Gold Dot at 775 fps will penetrate 14" of ballistic gelatin and expand to .773" - The would be an A+ based on the FBI standards.
From Shooters Legacy site article by Gary W. Campbell 6-4-08
http://www.shooterslegacy.net/articles/45colt.html

September 12, 2012, 02:26 PM	#1
Slip Shooter Member Join Date: February 4, 2005 Location: NW Louisiana Posts: 85	45 Colt 250 gr. Speer Gold Dot “Deep Curl” Bullets Do any of you have experience with this Gold Dot bullet? What about velocities and pressure signs? I want to purchase these bullets to use in my 45 Colt clones as defense loads. The Speer #14 manual is the only source I’ve found and it seems to me that the powders they recommend are all on the slower side. I have never loaded jacketed bullets in the 45 Colt, only 250 to 260 grain lead. My experience with most of the powders listed by Speer for this bullet give large velocity variations of 50 to 70 fps. I would like much better performance with this bullet. Will this jacketed bullet’s increased drag help with better ignition and extreme spread? I am looking for a velocity of about 860 fps. Has anyone out there used and chronographed these bullets in a 5.5 inch revolver? I am also open to all powder suggestions. Several reviewers have written well of the bullets performance at 45 Colt velocities on the Midway site. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/393...oint-box-of-50 __________________ My wooden nickel's worth. Laissez les bon temps rouler. NRA Benefactor Member.

September 12, 2012, 03:52 PM	#2
Shotgun693 Senior Member Join Date: September 3, 2011 Location: Poteet, Texas Posts: 959	I use the 200 gr bullet made for the .45 ACP. I load it to about 925 fps. Works real well for me. I use Red Dot over a WW Primer.

September 12, 2012, 04:23 PM	#3
jmortimer Junior member Join Date: January 24, 2010 Location: South West Riverside County California Posts: 2,763	It will open up real good at 750 fps plus so you are on the right track. I would start with 8.5 grains of Unique. The 250 grain Gold Dot at 775 fps will penetrate 14" of ballistic gelatin and expand to .773" - The would be an A+ based on the FBI standards. From Shooters Legacy site article by Gary W. Campbell 6-4-08 http://www.shooterslegacy.net/articles/45colt.html