Looking for a starting load for 230gr jhp to use with clays (NOT UNIVERSAL), mix brass and cci lp.
Will load data be the same fore jhp as for fmj?
Will load data be the same fore jhp as for fmj?
45acp, clays question
- Thread starter ubet
- Start date
Re: 45acp, clays question
Try 3.7gr either bullet is fine. Also you can go to www.hodgdon.com into the reloading datacenter for starting loads.
Try 3.7gr either bullet is fine. Also you can go to www.hodgdon.com into the reloading datacenter for starting loads.
Re: 45acp, clays question
thanks, I saw thats what hodgdon recomended, but saw that it said fmj, and figured jhp would be fine at that just wasnt sure.
thanks, I saw thats what hodgdon recomended, but saw that it said fmj, and figured jhp would be fine at that just wasnt sure.
Re: 45acp, clays question
I loaded 3.7-4.0, it shot the 4.0 at 25 yds the best so far. I think I will try 4.1 though too.
I loaded 3.7-4.0, it shot the 4.0 at 25 yds the best so far. I think I will try 4.1 though too.
Re: 45acp, clays question
I use 4.1 grains under a Zero or Montana Gold 230 fmjrn and it make power factor of 170 in my 5 inch 45acp for shooting USPSA matches. Load out to 1.250, Crimp to .472, runs great.
Jerry
I use 4.1 grains under a Zero or Montana Gold 230 fmjrn and it make power factor of 170 in my 5 inch 45acp for shooting USPSA matches. Load out to 1.250, Crimp to .472, runs great.
Jerry
Re: 45acp, clays question
Ive seen two match grade barrels split with clays the cases were double charged with clays powder, way over pressure. Frankly clays scares the sh** out of me. Just my two cents.
Ive seen two match grade barrels split with clays the cases were double charged with clays powder, way over pressure. Frankly clays scares the sh** out of me. Just my two cents.
Re: 45acp, clays question
I've shot thousands of rounds of Clays loaded 4.0 under a 230 both jacketed and plated. It has been a great load. Sure, you can get a double charge, but I can also double charge a lot of other powders I've run in my .45. You just have to pay attention to what you are doing.
I've shot thousands of rounds of Clays loaded 4.0 under a 230 both jacketed and plated. It has been a great load. Sure, you can get a double charge, but I can also double charge a lot of other powders I've run in my .45. You just have to pay attention to what you are doing.
