Newb Question

joeythefish · April 11, 2009, 10:34 AM

Okay, I've reloaded maybe 200 rounds for my .45 ACP. So I'm still wet behind the ear in comparison you most of you guys. The info for those are:
-Winchester 230 GR RN FMJ
-Titegroup 4.7 grains
-Winchester once fired cases
-OAL 1.260"
-Crimp .471"
-They all fed, fired and extracted perfectly with my Kimber Custom II.

What I'm trying to do now is reload using pretty much the same setup except I've got a box of 250ct. Berry's (.452" 200GR RS) bullets.

Here's the link to Berry's description of the bullet: http://www.berrysmfg.com/product.asp...p=12&sb=0&p=0#

And here's the bullet:

I'm having a problem figuring out the OAL for this kind of bullet. For reloading manuals I've got Lymans, Hornady,Accurate, Loadbooks .45 ACP. Berry's website says use the reloading characteristics for a bullet of similar weight and profile. I've found dozens with the same weight but none really with the same profile except maybe a 200 GR JHP. Should I use the JHP OAL? Like I said I'm still learning so any help would be greatly appreciated.

Jim Watson · April 11, 2009, 10:40 AM

The "profile" only matters as it affects the seating depth. If you are not after maximum loads, just use a moderate charge of Titegroup as shown for some 200 grain bullet.

joeythefish · April 11, 2009, 10:48 AM

I'm sorry, I was wondering about the OAL for that kind of a profile. I failed to mention that earlier, so I edited it in. My bad.

April 11, 2009, 10:34 AM	#1
joeythefish Junior Member Join Date: February 6, 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4	Newb Question Okay, I've reloaded maybe 200 rounds for my .45 ACP. So I'm still wet behind the ear in comparison you most of you guys. The info for those are: -Winchester 230 GR RN FMJ -Titegroup 4.7 grains -Winchester once fired cases -OAL 1.260" -Crimp .471" -They all fed, fired and extracted perfectly with my Kimber Custom II. What I'm trying to do now is reload using pretty much the same setup except I've got a box of 250ct. Berry's (.452" 200GR RS) bullets. Here's the link to Berry's description of the bullet: http://www.berrysmfg.com/product.asp...p=12&sb=0&p=0# And here's the bullet: I'm having a problem figuring out the OAL for this kind of bullet. For reloading manuals I've got Lymans, Hornady,Accurate, Loadbooks .45 ACP. Berry's website says use the reloading characteristics for a bullet of similar weight and profile. I've found dozens with the same weight but none really with the same profile except maybe a 200 GR JHP. Should I use the JHP OAL? Like I said I'm still learning so any help would be greatly appreciated. __________________ "To preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of people always possess arms." ~ James Madison Last edited by joeythefish; April 11, 2009 at 10:56 AM.

April 11, 2009, 10:48 AM	#3
joeythefish Junior Member Join Date: February 6, 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4	I'm sorry, I was wondering about the OAL for that kind of a profile. I failed to mention that earlier, so I edited it in. My bad. __________________ "To preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of people always possess arms." ~ James Madison Last edited by joeythefish; April 11, 2009 at 10:57 AM.

April 11, 2009, 10:40 AM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,546	The "profile" only matters as it affects the seating depth. If you are not after maximum loads, just use a moderate charge of Titegroup as shown for some 200 grain bullet.