Can't find a 45 ACP load for a 220gr. LRN

[Magnum3]

Hello, I'm looking for a load for 45 ACP using 220gr. LRN and using Unique. Both bullets and Powder I have. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Ken

 

[Hitzy]

Use data for 230gr LRN...

 

[t-star]

you can use the loads for 230- safely- do you have the load tables for unique-there's not enough velocity in the 45 acp case to cause any problems= the 220 is a real oddball weight- are u sure it's not a 230 or maybe a 200?

 

[Old Ranger]

Lyman Cast Bullet manual #4. Cast Bullet 452374 225 RN- Unique powder 5.5 grs- 695 fps 7.3 grs 905 fps. Don't sweat the 5 gr bullet weight difference.

 

[tigrr]

What make of bullet is it? What diameter is it? If it is .451 or .452 it would work in a 45 ACP. If it is larger .453 to .458 it is for another caliber.
Go here and see what loads are close. http://stevespages.com/451p_1_225.html

 

[LUCK12]

Check out page 670 of "MODERN RELOADING SECOND EDITION RICHARD LEE " There is a load listed for the 220 . Pm me if you need a photocopy of the page.

 

[Spawn-Inc]

just use 230gr load data, start low and work up like always.

 

[Magnum3]

Thanks for all the replies. It's an old box of lead bullets marked .45 acp round nose 220gr. Grand Master Bullets LTD Brentwood Bay BC. I measured them at .452. I will pick up a copy of "MODERN RELOADING SECOND EDITION RICHARD LEE ". I thought 220 gr. seemed odd and couldn't find any data for Unique Powder. I diffidently always start out low but never really like to guess. Thanks again Ken

 

[Ganderite]

I use 6.2 gr Unique.

Start at 5.5 and work up tpo see what your gun likes.

 

[diananike]

6.0 gr of unique is one of my faves but Unique is hard to find lately...
so 5.0gr of Titegroup is a great load too.

 

[jethunter]

I'm using 6.0 gr Unique with a 215gr cast lead bullet. Excellent load, if I could only find some more Unique.

 

[boombag13]

5gr of unique i found is an accurate & easy recoil load, no cycling issues just dirty/smokey...

 

[SuperYeti]

http://handloads.com/loaddata/default.asp You can check there, lots of load data available.