Just wondering what load others are using in the 45 ACP.
I've been loading Remington 230 gr. FMJ ball bullets over 5.2 grs. of W231 with a WLP primer since Hector was a pup and the load has always shown to be accurate in any 1911 I've fired it through.
Hodgdon web site data for W231 or HP-38 with a 5" barrel (their test bullet was a Hornady 230 gr. FMJ FP);
Min. 4.2 grs. = 751 fps..........Max. 5.3 grs. = 832 fps.
I've been loading Remington 230 gr. FMJ ball bullets over 5.2 grs. of W231 with a WLP primer since Hector was a pup and the load has always shown to be accurate in any 1911 I've fired it through.
Hodgdon web site data for W231 or HP-38 with a 5" barrel (their test bullet was a Hornady 230 gr. FMJ FP);
Min. 4.2 grs. = 751 fps..........Max. 5.3 grs. = 832 fps.
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