Good .45acp recipies??

[RobRez 1,895]

I am going to start loading for .45acp and was looking for a good starting point. Not sure what powder/how many grains, or primers to use. Primarily loading FMJ for the range, then of course some HP of some sort to really save $$.

Getting a Lee 3 stage press.

Any good info from yooz guys?

[Gaddis 1,689]

I use a lot of the loads listed here. I DO make sure they are within specs though by comparing them with a trusted reloading manual (making sure they are below maximum powder charge).

 

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Edited May 3, 2012 by Gaddis

[RobRez 1,895]

Well, thank you very much.

[Gaddis 1,689]

Hope it helps. BTW - I don't worry much about matching primers to the load (I usually use what I have (Winchester Large Pistol) the most on hand). I agree with Clark Magnusen's "blowing up firearms" postings on Usenet a few years ago (that most reloading recipes are quite "conservative" in the pressures they generate these days), and I haven't managed to blow up a firearm yet using standard pressure (non- magnum) primers.

[ironhead7544 35]

For the 230 gr FMJ I like WW231 powder. For a hollow point load the 200 gr Speer with Blue Dot. For a practice load a 230 gr RN lead also with 231 powder.

[markdavidson 28]

i use Missouri bullet co. 200gr LSWC on top of W231 exclusively

[Rottieman33 90]

Primers: CCI LPP No. 300

Powder : Hodgdon Tite Group 4.5gr.

Bullet: Horandy .451 230GR FMJ-RN Part# 451771

Edited May 20, 2012 by Rottieman33