I'm stumped... can't find load data for .45acp 180 and 185 lswc

[Katana8869]

I was given 1500 .45 lswc bullets recently and 300 .45 185gr lswc. I am tickled pink with the gift, but I absolutely cannot find any data that fits the powders that I have on hand.

Does anyone have any target load data using HS-6, Bullseye or Unique? All I'm looking to do with the loads is use them for plinker ammo at the range.

Many thanks in advance.

Mike

 

[saltydog452]

3.5 BE was the standard for the 185 grain H&G #130 SWC bullet. It produced low recoil which is desirable for sustained fire at 25 yards.

salty.

 

[lgsracer]

Bullet Wt. 180
Powder Bullseye
Charge 5.4 (grains)
Muzzle Vel. (fps) 985
K.E.(ft-lbs) 387
Pressure 15800 psi
Barrel Length (in) 5.0
OverallLength (in)1.190







This load was developed using Generic bullets (LWC).
The velocity measurement is by chronograph.
Federal 150 primers were used in development.

 

[jeepmor]

Contact the mfr if you know who it is via e-mail, most are very happy to share.

If mfr not known, contact your powder mfr via e-mail.

Both the bullet and powder makers are quick to help and insure you develop safe loads in my experience.

 

[dbarale]

Aliant's website lists: OAL 1.19, Primer Fed. 150, 6 gr of Unique, 875fps.
This a max load for a 180 gr LWC. I use 5.8 gr and Win. primers behind a 185 cast SWC in my 625 with good results. Really mild and accurate.

 

[cdrt]

I use 3.5 grains of Bullseye for the 180, 185 and 200 grain SWC bullet in the .45 ACP. If you have a heavier recoil spring, you can go up to 4.0 grains of BE and it's still a pleasant load to shoot.

Navy Vet & SWIFT Boat OIC

 

[Katana8869]

Thanks for your replies everyone! I've got some good data to start with now and I really appreciate your help.

 

[GP100man]

K

my 46th ed.lyman states
hs-6 5.6 for613fps&7,500cup 9.1for1,034fps&17,100cup
unique 5.0for684fps&6,900cup 7.5995fps&15,500cup

these are loads for the powders mentioned& are for a 185 gr.button profile boolit lyman #452389.
hope this helps!!!

GP100man