vv n320 45acp 230gr lrn loads?

[springfield_45]

I picked up some 230 grain bullets from j&k and I've been trying to find some load data for them and can't find much. I'm not looking for a light target load. Anyone have any recipes they want to share?

 

[walkeraw]

You can find recipes just about anywhere. I think the 'standard' is 5gr of Bullseye on the 230 lrn.

However, with J&K's 230gr lrn, we liked 4.4 - 4.5gr Bullseye, but enjoy 4.0 - 4.1gr better in our XD45c's. Also, think best method of determining the seating depth is to test fit in barrell/hood.

 

[Buzzdraw]

I picked up some 230 grain bullets from j&k and I've been trying to find some load data for them and can't find much. I'm not looking for a light target load. Anyone have any recipes they want to share?

The 2nd Edition VihtaVuori Oy Reloading Guide shows 230 gr in .45 ACP to start at 5.1 gr and max at 5.4 gr. The listing is for a Hornady FMJ-RN jacketed bullet, so you can make do with less powder and get the same velocity with your cast lead bullets.

The link to VV site is here http://www.vihtavuori-lapua.com/index.php Go there and check for data.

 

[springfield_45]

The 2nd Edition VihtaVuori Oy Reloading Guide shows 230 gr in .45 ACP to start at 5.1 gr and max at 5.4 gr. The listing is for a Hornady FMJ-RN jacketed bullet, so you can make do with less powder and get the same velocity with your cast lead bullets.

The link to VV site is here http://www.vihtavuori-lapua.com/index.php Go there and check for data.

What do you think would be a good starting point?

 

[257wby]

230gr rn pushed by 6gr of Unique. This doesn't burn the cleanest but I have a lot of unique powder.

 

[Buzzdraw]

What do you think would be a good starting point?

Always start at the bottom at work up. Load maybe 10-15 rounds of each load increment to check for accuracy and pressure signs. If you have a chronograph, use it. Do not exceed max charge in most current manual.

If bottom is really anemic, then go up by 0.2 grains until you get close, then by 0.1 grain.

 

[ByrdC130]

4.5gr of Titegroup with 230gr lead has been a good consistent and very accurate load for me out of a 1911.

 

[Madpap]

I've never used n320 with 230gr but have put many 200gr swc down range with it and really like it. Very easy to find a sweet spot. VV n310 is my first choice but n320 is a strong second. Really clean burning powders and very accurate. Go to Handloads.com for some ideas.

 

[ssgrock3]

no experiance with the vvn, but I tell you in a 4506, sig 220, and glock 21, they all liked 3.9gr of straight clays with a 230gr lrn williams bullet (now j&k), winchester primer and once used speer nickel brass.

 

[338Shooter]

If you can find my thread, I ran the 230s from J&K with around 4.6gr of TiteGroup IIRC. I think n320 and TG have similar burn rates, but you should check a burn rate chart and other loading guides for comparisons.

Here you go.
http://okshooters.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62002