.45 ACP Hodgdon Universal

[styles]

I know that was long but I want to add something else. The common complaint with the sonic was capacity, cost of solution, and mess. I solved these with the 3L Rcbs with the drain system. I get more capacity without the gigantic footprint of the 6 and 7 liters and I can drain, filter, and reuse the solution. This is made easier by the pretumble process which keeps larger contaminants out of the sonic and with the drain I can easily bottle and store the solution without spilling.

I post hoping these thoughts contribute or help someone. I have gained most of my thoughts from this site and the experienced people here. Shout out to the old timers!!! I'm almost 50 and still realizing how smart you guys are!!

 

[Dudedog]

I haven't forgotten about testing for you.
I was unable to make it to the outdoor range last weekend.
Hopefully this weekend.
DD

 

[bthorn9435]

Thanks

 

[Dudedog]

Sorry was unable to make it today.
Honestly I haven't forgotten.
5.2gr of Universal is probably really close to what will work best.

 

[Dudedog]

Mixed range brass, Winchester primers, charges as thrown by Lee Pro disk


45 RMR 230 RN 5.0 Universal 1.21 OAL
Grains: 230
Hi Vel: 779
Low Vel: 706
Ave Vel: 732
Ext Spread: 73
Std Dev: 29
Velocity Power Factor Ft/Lbs
779 179.17 309.888
742 170.66 281.149
706 162.38 254.53
710 163.3 257.422
724 166.52 267.674

.45 RMR 230 RN 5.2 Universal 1.21 OAL
Grains: 230
Hi Vel: 820
Low Vel: 752
Ave Vel: 792
Ext Spread: 68
Std Dev: 33
Velocity Power Factor Ft/Lbs
816 187.68 340.024
761 175.03 295.732
814 187.22 338.359
820 188.6 343.366
752 172.96 288.779

.45 RMR 230 RN 5.4 Universal 1.21 OAL
Grains: 230
Hi Vel: 853
Low Vel: 744
Ave Vel: 810
Ext Spread: 109
Std Dev: 42
Velocity Power Factor Ft/Lbs
853 196.19 371.559
841 193.43 361.178
816 187.68 340.024
799 183.77 326.004
744 171.12 282.667 (lightcharges on these last ones???)

I should have weighed each charge. ES/SD are higher than what I would have expected.

Hope this helps
DD