Reloading 45 ACP

[SgtSteve]

OK; handloading 45 ACP:
Win brass, CCI primers, Extreme 230 grain RN bullets, Unique powder.
Alliant (Unique) can't give me the load (powder grains) for this round
because they do not have any for Extreme bullets and they don't want
to accept a liability since they do not have data.

I plan to seat 1.250/1.255 OAL, planning on 4.5/5.0 grains of Unique.

Any input, background, ideas? thanks in advance.
Sgt Steve

[Walleye Hunter]

OK; handloading 45 ACP:
Win brass, CCI primers, Extreme 230 grain RN bullets, Unique powder.
Alliant (Unique) can't give me the load (powder grains) for this round
because they do not have any for Extreme bullets and they don't want
to accept a liability since they do not have data.

I plan to seat 1.250/1.255 OAL, planning on 4.5/5.0 grains of Unique.

Any input, background, ideas? thanks in advance.
Sgt Steve

Just one suggestion...let your buddy shoot them first.

[chp1911]

Get a sample pack and measure them and compare them against any recommended bullet of the same weight. IF they measure up the same, back the powder load off by 10% and work your way up. I've done this several times with different bullets with out any issues, YMMV

[JoshIronshaft]

When I first started loading Xtreme and other plated bullets I used cast lead projectile data as some had recommended. Worked fine for lots of rounds. Probably could push them faster but didn*t need to.

You can also google *xtreme 230gr unique* and get 100 recipes.

Yup I just checked. Tons of info out there.

[Steve in PA]

I've been reloading .45 acp for a long, long time. I've always used 230gr bullets. From true FMJ, to the plated Rainier and Berry bullets. I've used 6.5gr of Unique for all. COL is 1.260"

[oldengineer]

I shoot Xtreme 185, 200 and 230 gr plated bullets with a 1911 and a S&W governor but I use Titegroup. I use the middle to 3/4 recommended loads for FMJ bullets using that powder with good results. COL also 1.26

[SgtSteve]

I've been reloading .45 acp for a long, long time. I've always used 230gr bullets. From true FMJ, to the plated Rainier and Berry bullets. I've used 6.5gr of Unique for all. COL is 1.260"

Thanks Steve! 6.5 hot at all? Shooting the XD 4" barrel Springfield.

[SgtSteve]

When I first started loading Xtreme and other plated bullets I used cast lead projectile data as some had recommended. Worked fine for lots of rounds. Probably could push them faster but didn*t need to.

You can also google *xtreme 230gr unique* and get 100 recipes.

Yup I just checked. Tons of info out there.

Josh, thanks! Duh, don't know why i hadn't thought of that. It's an age thing, once you're over 70 your prostate goes, your hearing is shot, your eyes water, your teeth start to fall out! And the mind....
Sgt Steve

[SgtSteve]

Get a sample pack and measure them and compare them against any recommended bullet of the same weight. IF they measure up the same, back the powder load off by 10% and work your way up. I've done this several times with different bullets with out any issues, YMMV

Yeah the meaning of reverse engineering. Good deal.

[SgtSteve]

Get a sample pack and measure them and compare them against any recommended bullet of the same weight. IF they measure up the same, back the powder load off by 10% and work your way up. I've done this several times with different bullets with out any issues, YMMV

Reverse engineering>
Sgt Steve