Original WWII specs for .45 ACP?

[Exposure]

I have read that original hardball loads called for 5.0 grains of Bullseye under a 230 grain FMJ bullet. Can anyone verify this?

It is my favorite .45 ACP load in my subgun and 1911. I would list it as extremely accurate, and, very hard hitting in both firearms. Definitely not something to be on the wrong end of.

I am just curious really, thanks for any input!

 

[Old Fuff]

The USGI .45 cartridge specifications didn't call for a particular charge of a certain powder, because different contractors used other then canister lots of powder. What was specified was performance: 230 grain / full jacketed / round nose bullet @ 830 FPS (max) at 17,000 psi chamber pressure (max).

Five grains of Bullseye would come close.

 

[Bad Flynch]

If you will get a copy of Hatcher's Notebook by Julian Hatcher, then you can find this and the rest of the history of the ctg. in there. IIRC, there is mention of an original load specifying that charge, but do not quote me on it. In later days, the specs did not specify the powder or the charge, but (as previously mentioned) specified the velocity and pressure.

 

[dafitch]

Not sure if the same specs applied to WWII, but the current version of

"ARMY AMMUNITION DATA SHEETS SMALL CALIBER AMMUNITION FSC 1305" (1994)

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