185 GR. HDY XTP's with w231 for 45acp

[madcow]

Just found a few hundred 45acp Hornady 185grn XTP's, and was going to load up a few.

I find it very interesting that I have found load data from a minimum charge of 5.0 to 7.2. I find that a large swing, and conflicting data from various sources.

The most consistent data I find is;

XTP 6.4-7.2, OAL=1.225 with w231

anyone have experience loading these projectiles?

 

[B]

. 45 acp?

 

[madcow]

Yes, sorry forgot to list

 

[Ganderite]

That load range is a good one. Some guns will take 7.5gr (1000 fps)

Make 5 of each in 0.3 increments and see what your gun likes. A small change can make a big difference in accuracy.