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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 (in a Heckler & Koch P9S) (Handloader issue #72)

.45 ACP / .45 Auto  (in a Heckler & Koch P9S) (Handloader issue #72)
Warning! Notes: 4-inch polygonal-rifled barrel. Average of two or more five-shot groups for handloads. All groups shot at 25 yards from rest. All handloads in Federal brass. Oehler Model 32/61 Chronotach/Skyscreen System. Average temperature 32 degrees. (Handloader Issue 72)
Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data.
Wt. Bullet Powder Manufacturer Powder Charge Velocity (FPS)
185 Federal/Sierra JHP Alliant Bullseye Subscribe 857
Remarks: primer: Rem. 2 1/2; group size: 2.55; second most accurate
185 Federal/Sierra JHP Alliant Bullseye Subscribe 917
Remarks: primer: Rem. 2 1/2; group size: 3.88; maximum - do not increase
185 Federal/ Sierra JHP IMR SR-7625 Subscribe 984
Remarks: primer: CCI 300; group size: 3.30; very accurate; high velocity and energy
185 Federal/Sierra JHP Alliant Herco Subscribe 1,013
Remarks: primer: Fed. 150; group size: 2.75; very accurate; highest velocity
185 Federal/Sierra JHP Winchester W-630 Subscribe 912
Remarks: primer: CCI 350; group size: 4.00
200 Hornady/L-SWC "old" Alliant Herco Subscribe 927
Remarks: primer: Rem. 2 1/2; group size: 4.65
200 Hornady/L-SWC "new" Alliant Herco Subscribe 918
Remarks: primer: Rem. 2 1/2; group size: 2.50; most accurate
200 Hornady/L-SWC "new" IMR PB Subscribe 958
Remarks: primer: Fed. 150; group size: 4.32; note very high velocity
200 Speer JHP Alliant Blue Dot Subscribe 906
Remarks: primer: CCI 350; group size: 4.04
200 Speer JHP Winchester W-630 Subscribe 947
Remarks: primer: CCI 350; group size: 3.75; only one group fired
225 Speer JHP Alliant Unique Subscribe 928
Remarks: primer: Fed. 150; group size: 2.78; very accurate; note high muzzle energy