185 Cast SWC Data

IEDmagnet · August 29, 2009, 02:55 PM

Hi all,

All I could find at my local store was 185gr. Cast SWC for my .45 . I never used the round before and thought "no big deal, Ill give it a try". Ive looked in my Speer #14 and on Winchesters Powder web site (as I am using 231) and on the web and I can not for the life of me find a recipe from a manufacturer using that weight. I see plenty of data for a 200 gr. lead SWC, but Im new to reloading and am not comfortable experimenting with my ammo/gun/limbs. Does anyone know where I can find data?

Thanks

Kyo · August 29, 2009, 03:04 PM

there almost isn't any...I use 4.5/4.6(bullseye) grains in my 45 and it shoots fine. People have claimed 5. You can make your start grain for that weight by using the max for the next weight. So, in my Modern Reloading manual, it says Bullseye 5.4 grains for the 180 LSWC.
For the 200 it says 4.0. I started with 4.0 and bumped up to 4.5/4.6 because the 4.0 charge didn't make enough energy to cycle my slide. your mileage may vary.
Says here for Win 231 start for the 180 is 5.3 the max is 6.3 and the 200 grain is 4.8 the max is 5.5. I would just start with the 5.3 in the 180 version. its 5 more grains, I don't see what the big deal can be.

IEDmagnet · August 30, 2009, 05:41 PM

Thanks for the response. I know people have their own pet load but as a new reloaded I was looking for something from a manual as Im not yet comfortable trying something form word of mouth. I'm going to the library to see if there is a manual there.

rn22723 · August 30, 2009, 06:10 PM

Hodgdon has data.....just use the 180gr LFP data.....Buy a copy of Lyman Reloading Manual 49th Ed. Great resource for lead bullet data!

August 29, 2009, 03:04 PM	#2
Kyo Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2009 Posts: 897	there almost isn't any...I use 4.5/4.6(bullseye) grains in my 45 and it shoots fine. People have claimed 5. You can make your start grain for that weight by using the max for the next weight. So, in my Modern Reloading manual, it says Bullseye 5.4 grains for the 180 LSWC. For the 200 it says 4.0. I started with 4.0 and bumped up to 4.5/4.6 because the 4.0 charge didn't make enough energy to cycle my slide. your mileage may vary. Says here for Win 231 start for the 180 is 5.3 the max is 6.3 and the 200 grain is 4.8 the max is 5.5. I would just start with the 5.3 in the 180 version. its 5 more grains, I don't see what the big deal can be. __________________ 1. The gun is *always* loaded. 2. Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy. 3. Keep your finger off the trigger unless you are ready to shoot. 4. Be be sure of your target and what is beyond it.

August 30, 2009, 05:41 PM	#3
IEDmagnet Member Join Date: February 17, 2007 Posts: 73	Thanks for the response. I know people have their own pet load but as a new reloaded I was looking for something from a manual as Im not yet comfortable trying something form word of mouth. I'm going to the library to see if there is a manual there. __________________ "If you try to do it that way, your working against time and gravity, both of which have pretty consistent track records" - Former Co-Worker "Anyone worth shooting once is worth shooting twice"- Unknown

August 29, 2009, 02:55 PM	#1
IEDmagnet Member Join Date: February 17, 2007 Posts: 73	185 Cast SWC Data Hi all, All I could find at my local store was 185gr. Cast SWC for my .45 . I never used the round before and thought "no big deal, Ill give it a try". Ive looked in my Speer #14 and on Winchesters Powder web site (as I am using 231) and on the web and I can not for the life of me find a recipe from a manufacturer using that weight. I see plenty of data for a 200 gr. lead SWC, but Im new to reloading and am not comfortable experimenting with my ammo/gun/limbs. Does anyone know where I can find data? Thanks __________________ "If you try to do it that way, your working against time and gravity, both of which have pretty consistent track records" - Former Co-Worker "Anyone worth shooting once is worth shooting twice"- Unknown

August 30, 2009, 06:10 PM	#4
rn22723 Junior member Join Date: December 10, 2001 Location: Burbs of Minneapolis Posts: 676	Hodgdon has data.....just use the 180gr LFP data.....Buy a copy of Lyman Reloading Manual 49th Ed. Great resource for lead bullet data!