I just loaded a few rounds of .45 with 7.5 grains of True Blue and 230 Gr. Golden Sabers. I have not shot them yet. I use other powders for light and medium loads, but wanted to try some True Blue for some defensive type 230 Gr. loads.
I just loaded a few rounds of .45 with 7.5 grains of True Blue and 230 Gr. Golden Sabers. ~Walkalong
True Blue 230 SIE FMJ 7.0 832 7.8 905 19,400 1.270
That's why I started at 7.5, plus the fact that from earlier trials with other powders I know it takes a tad more with the Golden Sabers because of their design.Walkalong, did you notice Ramshot's latest 4.2 data takes True Blue up to 7.8gr with a 230 FMJ?
I have been working up some 45 ACP loads in Winchester 231 using Winchester 230grain full metal jacket bullets. I am not getting the kind of velocity I want (I would be happy with 800-825 fps), even when I am at or near the maximum range of W231.
I have loaded some with W231 5.2g with 230g FMJs, and am ony getting around 700 fps. Some of the books list that as a max load, but some go up to 5.6g.
What kind of velocities do you get with 231, and are there better choices if I want to end up at about 800 fps?
By 357 do you mean sig or Rem. mag ?I already prefer it in the 357 and 9 - now the 45