I'm about to start working up 45 acp loads for these 200 grain Hornady XTP bullets I've got. My hornady manual claims a velocity potential of up to 1000 FPS with both Longshot and Power Pistol out of a 5" barrel at max loads.
With LS, I'll test 6.6, 7.1, 7.6, 8.1, and 8.6 grains
With PP, I'll test 6.6, 7.0, 7.4, 7.8, and 8.2 grains
I'll use oal of 1.23" and winchester WLP primers
Anyone have input/ experience with these combos?
I've read here on THR that Longshot tends to group poorly with lighter loads, and that both powders are likely to produce excessive muzzle flash with this bullet weight. My intent is to produce a powerful load that is reasonably accurate and shootable (for me). I expect the higher end loads to produce significant recoil. That's fine since I don't intend to use this for extended range sessions.
It would be great to hear from folks who've actually tested this combo, but wild speculation and twisted up third-hand information is also fun and entertaining to read Thanks!
With LS, I'll test 6.6, 7.1, 7.6, 8.1, and 8.6 grains
With PP, I'll test 6.6, 7.0, 7.4, 7.8, and 8.2 grains
I'll use oal of 1.23" and winchester WLP primers
Anyone have input/ experience with these combos?
I've read here on THR that Longshot tends to group poorly with lighter loads, and that both powders are likely to produce excessive muzzle flash with this bullet weight. My intent is to produce a powerful load that is reasonably accurate and shootable (for me). I expect the higher end loads to produce significant recoil. That's fine since I don't intend to use this for extended range sessions.
It would be great to hear from folks who've actually tested this combo, but wild speculation and twisted up third-hand information is also fun and entertaining to read Thanks!