Widder, SASS #59054 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 There doesn't seem to be a lot of load data information on the .45 ACP. +P load, specifically using the 185 grain HP bullet. I have plenty of .45 SUPER load data and .460 Rowland load data. But just can't find much on the +P load data. Any of you pards have some good info for a 185 bullet achieving +P performance? Thanks ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pat Riot Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 If you go on Hodgdon Reloading they have recipes for Accurate and Ramshot powders for .45 ACP +P https://www.hodgdonreloading.com/reloading-data-center?rdc=true&type=53 I don’t load .45 ACP +P do I don’t know how the recipes are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixgun Sheridan Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Most .45 bullets are designed to perform best between 800-850fps. When you push them to higher velocities they often over-expand and/or fragment. Personally I've never seen the need for a +P .45 ACP as you're simply getting stouter recoil with next to no gain in performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major E A Sterner #12916 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Hey Widder I use 8.5(Eight point five) grains of Unique, with a Winchester primer and 185 grain JHP. This is a very accurate load in my Colt Gov't 1911. It has a huge muzzle flash on overcast early evening days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted October 12, 2022 Author Share Posted October 12, 2022 SUN: Thanks. Those look more like standard type stuff, although a couple do border around the 1100 fps mark. PAT: That helps somewhat. I have some of those powders. SIXGUN: I know that 'some' bullets are built to perform best within certain speed limits, but some of our 185 grain JHP's are also made to perform at much higher velocities, which allow them to be used in .45 Super and .460 Rowland pistols with great results. A good .45 ACP +P load with a good 185 grain JHP can be a formidable round for both 2 legged and 4 legged critters. MAJOR: Interesting. I got some Unique but hadn't thought about trying it out. FYI: I been trying 9.0 grains of Power Pistol which is giving me about 1050 fps out of a 5" 1911. I've also tried 9.5 grains of Power Pistol which is giving me an average of 1111 fps out of the same 1911. I really like its performance. But as with any new load development, I always like to get advice from others who already have some personal experience. Thanks everyone. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah Mercy, SASS #29066 Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 I load 45+P with heavier bullets, and have had fantastic results with Ramshot Silhouette. Excellent velocities and accuracy, meters great, burns clean, and very low muzzle flash. It is one of -if not the- finest powders for the application. Data is available on Hodgdon's website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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