45acp load help

[guns3738]

I got some 220gr. lead cast bullets the other day but my load data book dostnt give info for that grain. The powder i plan to use is 700x. Dose any know of a good load for it? thanks for any comments.

 

[mdi]

Use data for 230 gr. lead bullets from your reloading manual. Begin at starting loads and work up if necessary...

 

[guns3738]

thanks for the tip

 

[someguy2800]

Hodgdon lists 4.5-5 grains for a 230 grain cast lead bullet. 700X is an excellent powder for cast bullets.

 

[Schwing]

Use data for 230 gr. lead bullets from your reloading manual. Begin at starting loads and work up if necessary...

I use this method any time there is no published data for a specific weight. Just pick the next closest bullet that weights MORE (usually withing 5-10 grains) and start slightly above the minimum data for the heavier bullet.

 

[Reloadron]

Lyman 49th reflects a 225 grain cast lead using 700X between 4.0 and 5.0 grains of powder. Anywhere in there should a safe load, starting low and working up. I also agree with post #2 using 230 grain bullet data. Start low and work up.

Ron

 

[cfullgraf]

Start low and work up.

Ron

FYI, "start low and work up" means start at the low end of the published data and work up from there.

While 700-X is forgiving in this regards, some powders do not play well when loaded below the published minimums.

It is best to stay in the range of the published, and tested, information.

 

[Reefinmike]

Be careful, low weight charges 4.4 or under throw very erratically in my lee auto disk. It throws .5gr charges about 10% of the time. 4.5 and above is fine but does throw +/-.2gr. Like others said, just use 230gr lead data.

 

[rcmodel]

Lyman 49th reflects a 225 grain cast lead

Just a FYI.

All Lyman cast bullet weights are shown 'As Cast' weight.

That does not include the weight of the bullet lube in the grease groves.

So, a 225 grain .45 bullet, 'As cast' would be very close to a 230 grain bullet weight when Sized & Lubed.

rc