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Posted: 5/7/2014 7:43:04 AM EDT
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I'm looking to start reloading 45 now and bought a Lee TL452-230-TC mold to make my own boolits. The only pistol powder that I have been able to find is IMR SR-7625 which I use for 9mm. But I can't seem to find any load data for the 45 that I want to start. Can anyone point my in a direction that has this combo?
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www.hodgdon.com has what you're looking for. Using 230gr. LRN, they say 5.5 to 6.0 gr. of that powder. Please verify at that site. I find it to be one of thhe better online reloading manuals. LRN = Lead Round Nose correct? Technically the bullet I will be using is a truncated flat nose. Is this still reliable load data? Thanks |
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There are several variables that come into play when loading cast bullets. Alloy hardness is just one.
That being said, It is my opinion that the 230gr RN data should be fine to use with your 230gr bullet. Matching the weight and bullet material (both lead) is what's most important. |
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LRN = Lead Round Nose correct? Technically the bullet I will be using is a truncated flat nose. Is this still reliable load data? Thanks Quoted:
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www.hodgdon.com has what you're looking for. Using 230gr. LRN, they say 5.5 to 6.0 gr. of that powder. Please verify at that site. I find it to be one of thhe better online reloading manuals. LRN = Lead Round Nose correct? Technically the bullet I will be using is a truncated flat nose. Is this still reliable load data? Thanks Your oal will be shorter with the fp vs the rn.. Make sure your rounds headspace correctly and go by that length This works for my glocks and 1911 200 gr speer 
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For some time now I have cast my own 230g round nose for my 1911.
The 45 is a slow round so many still use pure lead but some will add a little tin to the mix to make it harder. I use straight wheel weights to cast from and use Red Dot powder. Shoots great thru all the 1911's I have used it in. |
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LRN = Lead Round Nose correct? Technically the bullet I will be using is a truncated flat nose. Is this still reliable load data? Thanks Quoted:
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www.hodgdon.com has what you're looking for. Using 230gr. LRN, they say 5.5 to 6.0 gr. of that powder. Please verify at that site. I find it to be one of thhe better online reloading manuals. LRN = Lead Round Nose correct? Technically the bullet I will be using is a truncated flat nose. Is this still reliable load data? Thanks Yes. As others have already said, the weight is the most important factor. Next is "bearing surface"--the amount of lead that contacts the bore. Probably pretty similar between the two bullets. |
| Hi, I use IMR700X with 4.7grn 1.200 OAL and they shoot great but there are lots of powder choices for 45acp, my lee manual states for 230grn lead round nose using IMR SR-7624 5.5grn to start not to excide 6.0grn with a 1.200 OAL hope this helps, but please check other manuals to verify this as I have not tested this my self. |
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