[cpirtle]

I've been sitting on my 1000 free Hornady 230 grain XTP's for about a year and figured it's finally time to load them up. (45 ACP)

I'd like them to be near the top of the power factor (after adequate buildup/testing of course).

The problem is I'm trying to find a specific loading for this bullet and I don't have access to a Hornady manual. I have Speer & Lyman and the local shops are out.

From my reading it would seem that Universal is a good fit and will get the bullet up around 900fps which is where I'd like to be (or a bit higher). They will be primarily shot from my 4" XD but may also be run through the USPc and 1911.

Anyone care to share a load they use? (COL would be greatly appreciated)

I also have plenty of Bullseye and Clays at home but picked up a pound of Universal today so I'd like to use it.

[rcmodel]

Max 900 fps loads from Hornady #6:

OAL = 1.230"
Clays Universal = 6.4
VIHT- N-340 = 6.7
Power Pistol = 7.6
SR- 4756 = 8.0
HS-6 = 8.7

No other powders produced 900 fps with a 230 grain bullet.

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I load 6.5 Unique with that bullet, which is 0.4 over Hornady's listed maximum.

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[Werewolf]

8.6 gr of AA#5
1.25 OAL

Will push a 230 gr FMJ our of a 5" barrel at 870 FPS give or take a few.

There are some loads I've used that will push that same 230 gr at 1010 out of a 5" barrel but they're +P and you'll have to look those up for yourself.

[cpirtle]

Thanks guys, just what I was looking for.

[jibjab]

I have had great results with AA#5 and before that Unique with 230gr jacketed bullets, when loading Blue Dot w/230gr they worked well for my Marlin Camp carbine and the 1911 Colt, but I don't think BD is your powder? From what you have Universal seems to be a good place to start, I have not tried it, but would like to. Happy loading and shooting jj