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Posted: 2/6/2012 6:04:01 AM EDT
| I am looking for some load data for a 200gr, RN using Titegroup for a .45 ACP. I can only find load data for a 200 gr. JHP in my manuals. |
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Load date for the JHP will be adequate for the RN provided the 200 grn. is also jacketed. BUT, if your 200 grn. is lead alloy, you should use the charges toward the lighter end of the load data range.
You are likely to get leading in your barrel using jacketed load date more than about half way between recommended min. & max. charges |
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You don't say if this is a jacketed or lead bullet but Hodgdon's reloading data on their web site shows loads for both types at 200 grains. Site is at http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp
No length is given for their loads so if the profile of your 200 grain bullet is the same as a 230 grain RN, I would suggest loading to the same length as long as there is enough bullet in the case to hold it properly. |
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My go to plinking load with a 200 LSWC is 4.5 grains of Titegroup.
HOWEVER: understand that this load is UNDER the minimum load published for 200 LSWC in the manuals I have, which being at work and not having a manual in front of me is, I THINK, 4.8 grains. Hodgdon has a pretty complete load manual on their website so I would also suggest looking that information over. |
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Lee's 2nd Edition doesn't list any Titegroup for a 200gn plated but has something for both jacketed and lead.
Jacketed starting 4.7 and not exceeding 5.2 grains, Min OAL 1.155, velocity 884 fps Lead starting 4.8 and not exceeding 5.4 grains, Min OAL 1.225, velocity 957 fps |
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