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The Ultimate Reloading Manual
Wolfe Publishing Group
  • alliant reloading data
  • reloading brass
  • shotshell reloading
The Ultimate Reloading Manual

.45 ACP / .45 Auto (Field Loads)

.45 ACP / .45 Auto (Field Loads)
Warning! Notes: Groups were fired at 25 yards. All velocities were measured on an Oehler Model 35P chronograph 10 feet from the muzzle. Remington cases and Remington 2 1/2 primers used in all loads. Ambient temperature: 80 degrees Fahrenheit. (Handloader Issue #180)
Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data.
Wt. Bullet Powder Manufacturer Powder Charge Velocity (FPS)
185 Hornady hollowpoint IMR 800-X Subscribe 769
Remarks: overall loaded length (inches): 1.21; 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches
185 Sierra Match SWC Accurate AAC-2 Subscribe 905
Remarks: overall loaded length (inches): 1.27; 2 1/2 to 3 inches
185 Hornady Target SWC Hodgdon Universal Clays Subscribe 845
Remarks: overall loaded length (inches): 1.20; 1 1/2-inch average
200 Hornady SWC Accurate AAC-2 Subscribe 836
Remarks: overall loaded length (inches): 1.27; 2 1/2 to 3 inches
210 Winchester Match (lead) Alliant Unique Subscribe 751
Remarks: overall loaded length (inches): 1.29; 2 1/2 to 3 inches
210 Winchester Match (lead) Winchester W-231 Subscribe 760
Remarks: overall loaded length (inches): 1.29; 2 1/2-inch average
210 Winchester Match (lead) Winchester W-231 Subscribe 874
Remarks: overall loaded length (inches): 1.29; 2 1/2 inches consistently