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11-28-2012, 10:46
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45ACP loads
I've been shooting Zero 230gr FMJ bullets over 8.0gr of AA#5 with an OAL of 1.250", but I find that it leaves a lot of black residue in my gun. My 9mm loads using AA#5 don't have the same problem. I'm guessing that since the 45ACP load is near the minimum, it's dirtier than normal.
I'm going to pick up a pound of AA#2 to load up some range ammo. I'm wanting the velocity to be similar to most factory range ammo. Between 810 and 850fps. Thinking 5.2gr should do the trick out of a 5" barrel.
Does anyone have any tested load data for AA#2?
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11-28-2012, 12:29
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Yahshua Saves!
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Don't have any for AA2, but just in case you pick up other powders, 5.0gr WST and 6.0gr Unique get me around 830-850 fps from 5".
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11-28-2012, 12:46
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If you're open to suggestion, it's hard to beat 230 fmj with 6-6.2 grains of Unique at 1.260". To me, that's the standard ball ammo load.
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11-28-2012, 12:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Zombie Steve
If you're open to suggestion, it's hard to beat 230 fmj with 6-6.2 grains of Unique at 1.260". To me, that's the standard ball ammo load.
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Better still is WST for the 45acp. I've tried maybe 8 diff powders & WST is the way to go for std pressure loads, any bullet type or weight in 45acp IMO.
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Last edited by fredj338; 11-28-2012 at 12:59..
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11-30-2012, 09:49
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10mm Advocate
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I have one load that I use for three different bullets in the .45 ACP.
6.0gr WSF
200gr LSWC 1.250" 870fps
230gr FMJ 1.250" 800fps
230gr cast TC 1.185" 850fps
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11-30-2012, 10:03
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fredj338
Better still is WST for the 45acp. I've tried maybe 8 diff powders & WST is the way to go for std pressure loads, any bullet type or weight in 45acp IMO.
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I bought some WST to experiment with. I will see if Zombie wants to try it as well.
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11-30-2012, 10:40
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Mmmm... Liver.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by freakshow10mm
I have one load that I use for three different bullets in the .45 ACP.
6.0gr WSF
200gr LSWC 1.250" 870fps
230gr FMJ 1.250" 800fps
230gr cast TC 1.185" 850fps
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Basically the load I use - 6.2 grains WSF with a cast 230tc, but I load out to 1.215". Also 830 - 850fps.
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Originally Posted by Colorado4Wheel
I bought some WST to experiment with. I will see if Zombie wants to try it as well.
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I'm always willing to try, especially when it's your powder. 
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11-30-2012, 10:54
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I'm also an AA fan. I load 230gr lead on top of 9.2gr AA#7. In a 21 shot string I get an average 846 fps. That's just a little below min. but its burning really clean. BTW this is in a 1911.
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11-30-2012, 11:21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by freakshow10mm
I have one load that I use for three different bullets in the .45 ACP.
6.0gr WSF
200gr LSWC 1.250" 870fps
230gr FMJ 1.250" 800fps
230gr cast TC 1.185" 850fps
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I too have had good luck with WSF with these loads; even better results with Universal at 6.3 gr. 230gr RN 1.250".
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