45 ACP Recipe Needed

tator · August 7, 2002, 11:42 AM

Looking for a 255 gr SWC 45 ACP load using W231.

I'm planning on using this for pins through my 625.
I've heard 5.0 gr would work but I haven't tried anything yet.

Thank you

Johnny Guest · August 7, 2002, 12:02 PM

That very load has worked well for me in a 1917 S&W. I went a bit warmer, using Unique, also.

While that particular load wouldn't hurt a .45 auto, I like to load the special purpose stuff in Auto Rim cases, to preclude use in a 1911. Certainly, the ACP cases in moon clips (half or full) are quicker on the reloads . . .

Best,
Johnny Guest

ryucasta · August 11, 2002, 12:37 PM

Here's some numbers for a 250 grain bullet...

MADISON · August 12, 2002, 10:05 PM

45 ACP Recipe for a 255 grain.
Try the 5.0 Grains of UNIQUE.
I can tell you from experience with it that 6.0 grains is MAX and want's to take your arm off.

August 7, 2002, 11:42 AM	#1
tator Member Join Date: February 12, 2001 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 81	45 ACP Recipe Needed Looking for a 255 gr SWC 45 ACP load using W231. I'm planning on using this for pins through my 625. I've heard 5.0 gr would work but I haven't tried anything yet. Thank you

August 7, 2002, 12:02 PM	#2
Johnny Guest Moderator in Memoriam Join Date: August 28, 1999 Location: North Texas Posts: 4,123	Good information. That very load has worked well for me in a 1917 S&W. I went a bit warmer, using Unique, also. While that particular load wouldn't hurt a .45 auto, I like to load the special purpose stuff in Auto Rim cases, to preclude use in a 1911. Certainly, the ACP cases in moon clips (half or full) are quicker on the reloads . . . Best, Johnny Guest

August 12, 2002, 10:05 PM	#4
MADISON Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2000 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 2,678	45 ACP Recipe for a 255 grain 45 ACP Recipe for a 255 grain. Try the 5.0 Grains of UNIQUE. I can tell you from experience with it that 6.0 grains is MAX and want's to take your arm off.