General Info on .45 ACP 200 Grain XTP Load

[TC8500]

I thought I would pass along the following load data in case anyone is interested. I loaded 6.5 grains of Win 231 behind a 200 grain Hornady XTP and shot this load from a Sig P220. This is a very accurate load with mild recoil. I also shot this same load with Berrys 200 grain plated HP with the same results. The velocity for this load averages 970 fps. I used a Hornady #3 reloading manual for the data which listed the Max load at 6.7 grains of 231. Brass used was Federal and Speer, Primer used was Winchester Large Pistol.

 

[SharpsDressedMan]

Thanks. I'll give it a try next time I load some 200's.

 

[Sauer Grapes]

I've been toying with the notion of loading my own SD loads for home. Thanks for the info. I can buy XTP bullets local. I think I'll try them.