Looking for Published Sport Pistol Load Data for 45ACP 230gr RN

[CQB45ACP]

Good morning gentlemen. I’m looking for a search of your collective library for published data. Published only.

I have Alliant’s & Speer’s but beyond that I’m striking out. Didn’t think SP was THAT new or unpopular

Lyman’s pamphlet for auto pistol loads (2017, fifth printing), nothing;
Gun-Guides (2016 printing), nothing;
Lee’s Second Edition, nothing.

Again, 45ACP published only for 230gr RN. I’ll take lead, coated, plated, FMJ, TMJ.

Thanks for the help.

 

[BBarn]

Alliant has published such data. Try their website.

 

[LiveLife]

Looking for Published Sport Pistol Load Data for 45ACP 230gr RN

I’ll take lead, coated, plated, FMJ, TMJ.

Here you go:


Lead RN - https://reloadingdata.speer.com/downloads/speer/reloading-pdfs/handgun/45_Auto_230_LRN.pdf

• 45ACP 230 gr Lead RN Sport Pistol COL 1.240" Start 4.4 gr (777 fps) - Max 5.6 gr (919 fps)

Coated - https://www.alliantpowder.com/reloa...&weight=230&shellid=35&bulletid=433&bdid=1543

• 45ACP 230 gr ACME RN NLG Sport Pistol COL 1.265" Start 4.9 gr (10% reduction) - Max 5.5 gr (916 fps)

Total Metal Jacket (Thick Plated) - https://reloadingdata.speer.com/downloads/speer/reloading-pdfs/handgun/45_Automatic_230_TMJ_RN.pdf

• 45ACP 230 gr TMJ RN Sport Pistol COL 1.260" Start 4.8 gr (761 fps) - Max 5.8 gr (895 fps)

Full Metal Jacket - https://www.alliantpowder.com/reloa...&weight=230&shellid=35&bulletid=336&bdid=1531

• 45ACP 230 gr FMJ RN Sport Pistol COL 1.265" Start 5.3 gr (10% reduction) - Max 5.9 gr (914 fps)

 

[CQB45ACP]

Alliant has published such data. Try their website.

Yes, second sentence of my post says I have Alliant’s data.

 

[CQB45ACP]

Here you go:

Lead RN - https://reloadingdata.speer.com/downloads/speer/reloading-pdfs/handgun/45_Auto_230_LRN.pdf

• 45ACP 230 gr Lead RN Sport Pistol COL 1.240" Start 4.4 gr (777 fps) - Max 5.6 gr (919 fps)

Total Metal Jacket - https://reloadingdata.speer.com/downloads/speer/reloading-pdfs/handgun/45_Automatic_230_TMJ_RN.pdf

• 45ACP 230 gr TMJ RN Sport Pistol COL 1.260" Start 4.8 gr (761 fps) - Max 5.8 gr (895 fps)

Gold Dot HP - https://reloadingdata.speer.com/downloads/speer/reloading-pdfs/handgun/45_Automatic_230_GDHP.pdf

• 45ACP 230 gr Gold Dot HP Sport Pistol COL 1.200" Start 4.6 gr (769 fps) - Max 5.2 gr (852 fps)

Yes, thanks, second sentence of my post says I have Speer’s data.

 

[BBarn]

Sorry, when I first read your post I thought you had found none at all. Lyman 51st Edition also has one for 230 FMJ and one for 225 cast RN.

 

[LiveLife]

Sorry, when I first read your post I thought you had found none at all.

Same here.

Too early in the morning and before coffee (4 AM PST) .

 

[BBarn]

PM sent.

 

[Hoopjj]

Sierra app list 4.6-5.5 with 230gr FMJ 1.270 col velocity of 720-860 fps

 

[lordpaxman]

I would hope there are members of the opposite sex that frequent the forum and reload as well! I’m sold on SP and down to my last few pounds, it seems to be in the unobtanium category lately. In reference to the OP, I’ve not seen it anywhere other than what’s been mentioned here. GRT didn’t have it last time I looked.

 

[CQB45ACP]

I would hope there are members of the opposite sex that frequent the forum and reload as well! I’m sold on SP and down to my last few pounds, it seems to be in the unobtanium category lately. In reference to the OP, I’ve not seen it anywhere other than what’s been mentioned here. GRT didn’t have it last time I looked.

There may be but if you or someone else here doesn’t qualify based on biological sex, assigned gender, chosen pronouns, state of flux (in transition), or even ungentlemanly behavior, then simply don’t answer and move on

I don’t care for SP (relative to other powders) but didn’t know that before I bought several pounds. I’d get rid of it if I could. But until I can, I’ll still collect published data just in case.

 

[LiveLife]

I don’t care for SP (relative to other powders) but didn’t know that before I bought several pounds. I’d get rid of it if I could.

Many match shooters consider Sport Pistol very comparable to N320 that burns cleaner at lower price.

If I was close to you, I would gladly take them.

 

[LiveLife]

Here's comparison pdf showing burned powder residue with less temperature sensitivity (To better meet power factor requirements in hot/cold temperatures) and close pressure/velocity mapping to N320 - https://www.thehighroad.org/index.p...-performance-info-for-shot-011017-pdf.235432/

 

[CQB45ACP]

Many match shooters consider Sport Pistol very comparable to N320 that burns cleaner at lower price.

If I was close to you, I would gladly take them.

Same continent anyway.

Since I only load/shoot 9mm & 45ACP and have found what like, I’ve decided to stick with just Bullseye, BE-86, & W231/HP38.

I have other powders in stock from my experimental period (now over) but am now just keeping to a minimalist approach since my range time is so precious.

 

[LiveLife]

9mm & 45ACP ... I’ve decided to stick with just Bullseye, BE-86, & W231/HP38

Great choice of powders.

Of course many match shooters would prefer N320/Titegroup/Sport Pistol over Bullseye/W231/HP-38 - https://www.thehighroad.org/index.p...e-your-new-powder.910595/page-2#post-12415144

• Limited/L10 (40S&W 88%/9mm 12%) - N320 23%, Titegroup 22%, Sport Pistol 11%, WST 5%
• Production (9mm) - Titegroup 35%, N320 23%, Sport Pistol 16%
• PCC (9mm) - Titegroup 31%, Sport Pistol 18%, N320 16%, Clean Shot 11%

And while I used to load duplicate factory JHP ammunition with WSF, I switched to BE-86 for higher velocities and greater accuracy.

 

[CQB45ACP]

Great choice of powders.

Of course many match shooters would prefer N320/Titegroup/Sport Pistol over Bullseye/W231/HP-38 - https://www.thehighroad.org/index.p...e-your-new-powder.910595/page-2#post-12415144

• Limited/L10 (40S&W 88%/9mm 12%) - N320 23%, Titegroup 22%, Sport Pistol 11%, WST 5%
• Production (9mm) - Titegroup 35%, N320 23%, Sport Pistol 16%
• PCC (9mm) - Titegroup 31%, Sport Pistol 18%, N320 16%, Clean Shot 11%

And while I used to load duplicate factory JHP ammunition with WSF, I switched to BE-86 for higher velocities and greater accuracy.

Interesting. I have 20lbs of powder I’ve got to use before I try something new

BTW, a clean load of SP hurts my hands these days. Thus, the less I shoot the less I like it.

 

[LiveLife]

If you don't like Sport Pistol, there will be plenty of match shooters and reloaders like me who would gladly trade/buy from you.

On Brian Enos forum, many migrated to Sport Pistol from N320/Titegroup/W231/HP-38 and other powders.

 

[BBarn]

For what it's worth, I've tried Sport Pistol in a couple different 45 Auto loads. Seemed to work well under 215gr cast bullets, but not so well with 185gr plated bullets.

 

[LiveLife]

BTW, a clean load of SP hurts my hands these days. Thus, the less I shoot the less I like it.

For lightest recoil load for 45ACP, it's hands down Promo/Red Dot. I use 4.0 gr of Promo with 200 gr LSWC and it's very pleasant to shoot even out of compact/subcompact pistols. And if your barrel is oversized, softer 12 BHN MBC 200 gr SWC (Bullseye #1) will produce accuracy without leading.

Faster burning Bullseye produced firm recoil for my 9mm pistols and I found slower burning W231/HP-38/WSF/BE-86 to produce different recoil impulse that pushes than snaps. But you can lower powder charges of faster burning powder til the slide barely cycles and still produce efficient enough powder burn to produce acceptable accuracy.

For light 9mm recoil load, I use 4.1-4.2 gr of Promo with 115 gr FMJ/RN to reliably cycle the slides of Glocks/M&P Shield and produce pleasant felt recoil (4.4-4.5 gr is comparable to Winchester white box) -
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.p...blended-promo-for-more-accurate-loads.841097/

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

Lymans 51st like mentioned above. And speers latest too has data for S.P. I loaded some 200 grain RNFP yesterday. 6 grans and col of 1.196. I went by the crimp grove on the bullets for col.

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

Another tip. S.P data is very close to tight group. Middle of the data loads is safe,

 

[CQB45ACP]

Another tip. S.P data is very close to tight group. Middle of the data loads is safe,

Could be but I ONLY go by published data thus my question phrased as it was.

 

[Soonerpesek]

Another tip. S.P data is very close to tight group. Middle of the data loads is safe,

Pretty close to American Select also, but designed for coated bullets....

 

[CQB45ACP]

Pretty close to American Select also, but designed for coated bullets....

You know it’s Alliant’s “made especially for coated bullets” pitch that enticed me to buy it. Quite frankly though I saw nothing special in that regard. Im just another sap falling for marketing.

 

[Soonerpesek]

You know it’s Alliant’s “made especially for coated bullets” pitch that enticed me to buy it. Quite frankly though I saw nothing special in that regard. Im just another sap falling for marketing.

LOL......Me also, I have had good results with it in 380acp, 9mm, and 38 Special so far.....Haven't tried it yet in 45acp or 44 Special....