Grains for 45acp hollow point

[9mmAnimal]

Bought some 45acp 230 grain hollow point bullets from midway,can't seen to find load data using titegroup, accurate #5 and alliant

 

[Mike Casselton]

I think you're looking for load data.
The title of your thread should probably reflect that instead of using a measurement of weight as a question.

For people to answer your question, they will also need to know what powder you have on hand that is suitable for the 45 ACP.

 

[9mmAnimal]

I think you're looking for load data.
The title of your thread should probably reflect that instead of using a measurement of weight as a question.

For people to answer your question, they will also need to know what powder you have on hand that is suitable for the 45 ACP.

Thanks, I have a few powders titegroup, accurate #5 and alliant

 

[cmysix]

Did you weigh one of the bullets? very unusual 230 grn HP in 45 ACP. you can use round nose data, check the OAL of a round nose, if the HP is 230 grn. and adjust OAL. make 1-2 and see how they feed in your gun. Bulls eye shooters love the HP in 185-200 grn.

 

[Rwfish]

You’ll find allot of handgun load information on the site below. The link is for the 45 cal section so just do a search on one of your powders for the Grain bullet you have. Competition related so they have to make a power factor so you can just cut back a bit on load.

44/45 Caliber

Example:
Bullet: Speer 230 gr. Gold Dot HP
Powder: Accurate #5 7.8
Primer: Federal 150
Case: Winchester
OAL: 1.200
Avg. Vel.: 839 fps
ES: 34
SD: 13
Recoil Spring: Wilson 15 lb. with Wilson Buffer Pad

 

[Blackthorn]

Just pulled this from Hodgdons website

 

[Richard Jones]

I would not class 45 230 HP 'unusual' at all. Lots of them out there to choose from.

 

[joshb]

I would not class 45 230 HP 'unusual' at all. Lots of them out there to choose from.

Me either. I’ve shot a ton of them.

 

[9mmAnimal]

Did you weigh one of the bullets? very unusual 230 grn HP in 45 ACP. you can use round nose data, check the OAL of a round nose, if the HP is 230 grn. and adjust OAL. make 1-2 and see how they feed in your gun. Bulls eye shooters love the HP in 185-200 grn.

Thanks bullet weight 229.3 gr hodgdon titegroup says 4.8 grains of titegroup

 

[9mmAnimal]

You’ll find allot of handgun load information on the site below. The link is for the 45 cal section so just do a search on one of your powders for the Grain bullet you have. Competition related so they have to make a power factor so you can just cut back a bit on load.

44/45 Caliber

Example:
Bullet: Speer 230 gr. Gold Dot HP
Powder: Accurate #5 7.8
Primer: Federal 150
Case: Winchester
OAL: 1.200
Avg. Vel.: 839 fps
ES: 34
SD: 13
Recoil Spring: Wilson 15 lb. with Wilson Buffer Pad

Thanks makes it subsonic

 

[9mmAnimal]

Thanks bullet weight 229.3 gr hodgdon titegroup says 4.8 grains of titegroup

Next bullet 229.9

 

[9mmAnimal]

Next bullet 229.9

Trying 4.8 grains titegroup test tomorrow set up my chronograph and decibel meter

 

[Rank Amateur]

Presume you know what you’re doing, so forgive this precautionary post. 4.8gr is listed as maximum load for 230 gr FMJ. May be fine, but best practice might be to load a bit under that (10%?) and work up to ensure safety in your pistol. No offense intended. Be safe and have fun.

 

[Richard Jones]

Thanks makes it subsonic

I would hope so.

 

[divingin]

Thanks makes it subsonic

45ACP is rarely (if ever) supersonic, as far as I know. And at the heavier end of bullet range, it'll be on the lower end of the velocity range.

 

[Timberyote]

Look here.

Hodgdon Reloading Data Center – The Brand Thats True

hodgdonreloading.com

and here.

Alliant Powder - Reloader's Guide

www.alliantpowder.com

 

[9mmAnimal]

Presume you know what you’re doing, so forgive this precautionary post. 4.8gr is listed as maximum load for 230 gr FMJ. May be fine, but best practice might be to load a bit under that (10%?) and work up to ensure safety in your pistol. No offense intended. Be safe and have fun.

Thanks I always err on the side of caution, always check my weapon, make sure everything is cleared if not I do it myself, had a buddy use one of my ARs long time ago he was trying subsonics, I guess he wanted 2 quick shots,I was stupid to let him use my gun never again he destroyed my upper,round didn't exit the barrel second one destroyed the upper.

 

[Steve Donlon]

I used to use AA#5 powder for 230 gr. HP carry loads. 8.5 is about max and 8grs is a good target load. But the residue from the powder contains little tiny balls in it. It accurate powder but those little balls did not sit right with me in a 1911 pistol, so I stopped using it years ago.

 

[9mmAnimal]

I used to use AA#5 powder for 230 gr. HP carry loads. 8.5 is about max and 8grs is a good target load. But the residue from the powder contains little tiny balls in it. It accurate powder but those little balls did not sit right with me in a 1911 pistol, so I stopped using it years ago.

Thanks I'll use my accurate #5 8grains do a couple of tests then load up a few mags for my XD I'll feel safe

 

[Steve Donlon]

Thanks I'll use my accurate #5 8grains do a couple of tests then load up a few mags for my XD I'll feel safe

That's good. That's what I used. It's just around 800 fps or a little more or less, depends on your pistol. Above that at 8.5 is +P. AA#5 is not a soft ball powder with not a lot of wiggle room but is accurate. If you try to down load the powder it burns dirty and is not very accurate. That's what I mean by wiggle room. Just for you to know Hornady lists for AA 5 powder and the 230 HP bullet; 700fps is 7.1grs. and 8.3grs is 850 fps. Nosler is 7.5grs. at 740fps and 8.5grs. for 840 fps. I get over 900 fps in a 1911. and Sierra says; 7.6 is 700 fps and 9 grs. is 850 fps. I would never try that much AA #5 powder with 230 gr bullet. Stay with 8 grs. to 8.3 grs. and you will be okay. As you can see, the information is all over the place with this powder for a 230gr. bullet.