Loading results for 45acp

[Ganderite]

I just concluded a loading test for 45ACP pistols. I tried 9 different loads in 14 different pistols and one revolver.

The bullets used were DRG cast lead 200SWC and 225 FP.

All but two pistols got the best group with either the 200SWC over 4.3 gr of TiteGroup (780 fps) or the 225 FP over 4.3 gr of TiteGroup (750 fps).

The second test was for a load with a bit more power. 6.0 gr of Universal Clays worked well with both bullets.

All testing was at 25 yards. I shot standing with 2 hands, so my shooting errors are part of the groups.

Here is a CanAm Norinco 1911 group. The only modification to this pistol is some spring clipping and bending, a longer trigger and a set of Hogue palm swell grips. About 2 3/4":

 

[Stonewall7]

That's good shooting (and loading). If you were to choose either the 200SWC or the 225FP, which would you keep. I'm trying to decide whether to go with a 200FP or 230FP. I'm going to buy the mold for one of those two. Really they're conical with a FP.

 

[Ganderite]

The 200 SWC has no problem feeding in all the guns and is the most accurate in most of them.

 

[teenahlake]

if you supported the case head, in a bolt action what would be the max load? could you use 460 howland loads?

 

[sunray]

"...a loading test for 45ACP pistols..." Testing for what? Nine loads in 14 different handguns doesn't tell you much of anything.

 

[redryder]

"...a loading test for 45ACP pistols..." Testing for what? Nine loads in 14 different handguns doesn't tell you much of anything.

Even less so standing offhand at 25 yds.

 

[slicknova]

"...a loading test for 45ACP pistols..." Testing for what? Nine loads in 14 different handguns doesn't tell you much of anything.

his loads proved functional. In various firearms. With decent accuracy off hand.

 

[Kevan]

Good stuff, can you tell us what the cartridge overall loaded length is with the 200 gr bullet ?

 

[OldDude]

"...a loading test for 45ACP pistols..." Testing for what? Nine loads in 14 different handguns doesn't tell you much of anything.

Presumably, all the loads are safe and functional in all his guns. That says a lot....

 

[Kryogen]

at 25 yards I miss the sheet half the time