I need some input from THR on some of my .45 ACP loads. I have seem to have run into some conflicting data that makes me wonder if I have some loads that are a little warm.
Data point #1 The current Rainier website says load to lead data or jacketed - 10%
Data point #2 My Speer #10 lists a lead 200 gr. SWC with WW231 4.6 - 5.0 gr. Velocity from a 5" barrel says 830 fps.
Data point #3 Rainier reloading data for 200 gr SWC, that is no longer posted, listed WW231 from 4.6 - 6.6 grains with velocities of 646 - 941 fps.
Data point #4 I actually loaded Rainiers 200 gr SWC with 6.0 gr of WW231. I chrony'ed 900 fps from a Sig P220.
It seems like #1 and 2 are in conflict with #3 and 4. Or can the above can be ignored and the real question is: Does 900 fps for a Rainier 200 gr SWC using a pistol powder sound like a reasonable load?
Thanks!!!
Data point #1 The current Rainier website says load to lead data or jacketed - 10%
Data point #2 My Speer #10 lists a lead 200 gr. SWC with WW231 4.6 - 5.0 gr. Velocity from a 5" barrel says 830 fps.
Data point #3 Rainier reloading data for 200 gr SWC, that is no longer posted, listed WW231 from 4.6 - 6.6 grains with velocities of 646 - 941 fps.
Data point #4 I actually loaded Rainiers 200 gr SWC with 6.0 gr of WW231. I chrony'ed 900 fps from a Sig P220.
It seems like #1 and 2 are in conflict with #3 and 4. Or can the above can be ignored and the real question is: Does 900 fps for a Rainier 200 gr SWC using a pistol powder sound like a reasonable load?
Thanks!!!