Reduced 45acp load data

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Hello Nutters,

I am looking for reduced load data for 45 ACP

I have a 10lb spring and a 14lb. I would like to run the ten pounder for my son, but I have no idea where a safe starting point is. Any help would be appreciated!
 
Been using 4.5 grains of Bullseye with a cast 230 grain RN or FP for years. It's a scary accurate, light, target load. Used the load for so long that I forget what spring is in there. Stock Colt 16 lb spring, I think. As long as the pistol fits your son's hand, he won't have any problems with the pistol using this load.
A 14 lb spring is for .38 Special, .38 Super, 9mm and .22LR.
 
I hqve gone as low as 4 grains of Bullseye and found them to be pretty soft especially in a fullsize 1911.

I settled on 4.5 grains though as it is the classic .45 acp load and was very accurate.

With a lighter spring I am sure you could go lighter though.

Go do some experimenting and see how low u can go and still maintain accuracy and reliabilitybwith the light spring.

Thats half the fun of reloading. Sticking to published loads is no fun! ;)

Just be sure to be ready to hammer a bullet out of the barrel if you decide to get really adventurous.

Ive loaded my .44 mag down so light with Unique that bullets wouldnt penetrate the backboard. :D
 
I agree the experimenting is the fun part. I'm just worried about going to strong and damaging the slide. Bullseye sounds good, I have tons of it... maybe start around 3.5-3.7?


mlehtovaara said:
I hqve gone as low as 4 grains of Bullseye and found them to be pretty soft especially in a fullsize 1911.

I settled on 4.5 grains though as it is the classic .45 acp load and was very accurate.

With a lighter spring I am sure you could go lighter though.

Go do some experimenting and see how low u can go and still maintain accuracy and reliabilitybwith the light spring.

Thats half the fun of reloading. Sticking to published loads is no fun! ;)

Just be sure to be ready to hammer a bullet out of the barrel if you decide to get really adventurous.

Ive loaded my .44 mag down so light with Unique that bullets wouldnt penetrate the backboard. :D
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Sounds good.

If i was you i would see how low I could go with the factory spring before dropping the light one in.

And be sure not to load too many. Maybe 3-5 to test at a time or you may be pullin a bunch.

Dont ask how I know. ;)
 
The problem with the factory spring is my son (11) can barely rack the thing. I took him out and shot some factory loads, he put 50 down the pipe no problem. He has no fear of the recoil, but I don't like him struggling while racking it. I have a 14 pound spring that is not as bad, but the 10 lb is perfect for him. I wish I had ordered a 12, but I will make due with what i have for now.

mlehtovaara said:
Sounds good.

If i was you i would see how low I could go with the factory spring before dropping the light one in.

And be sure not to load too many. Maybe 3-5 to test at a time or you may be pullin a bunch.

Dont ask how I know. ;)
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I used 3 grains of titegroup with a 200gr cast bullet cycled a standard hk 45 just fine and was accurate
 
climbhigher said:
Hello Nutters,

I am looking for reduced load data for 45 ACP

I have a 10lb spring and a 14lb. I would like to run the ten pounder for my son, but I have no idea where a safe starting point is. Any help would be appreciated!
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I believe 200g lead bullet and trail boss will get you down to 125-130 pf

when you get down to that point of light loads you will just have to try different springs as how the gun works and how your son handles the load will affect how things work out
a brand new gun and one with 10k down the pipe will function differently

start high 16Lb and work down ( if it does not function try lighter spring)

ps I have 50 round loaded with Trail boss for the wife to try for the same reason
 
climbhigher said:
The problem with the factory spring is my son (11) can barely rack the thing. I took him out and shot some factory loads, he put 50 down the pipe no problem. He has no fear of the recoil, but I don't like him struggling while racking it. I have a 14 pound spring that is not as bad, but the 10 lb is perfect for him. I wish I had ordered a 12, but I will make due with what i have for now.
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Do you get him to pull the hammer back, then rack the slide? I can see how he has trouble racking the slide, but if he pulls it back, then racks it would help a lot. I have done this when teaching women and it makes all the difference.

Good on you for teaching the boy properly and having him do everything. I hate seeing people load a firearm and hand it off to someone else! Some people go looking for trouble.......
 
3.5 bullseye, 200gr DRG swc, 1.235loa,.468tc. nice & soft, will hold 1.25" @ 25 [if you got the gun to do it], 185 also works well, the 200 load can just work a 16pd spring, 10/12 is about right.
 
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