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45 ACP +P, all bullet weights
Bullet	Powder Weight	Powder	Velocity	OAL	Primer	Source
185gr JHP	9.1 gr	Power Pistol	1,075 fps	1.19"	Fed 150	Alliant
185gr JHP	Suggested starting load: 8.2 gr Pressure: 21,700
185gr JHP	10.0 gr	HS6	1,162 fps		WLP	Hodgdon
185gr JHP	Suggested starting load: 9.0 gr From the Hodgdon Manual #26 Pressure: 19,900 CUP
185gr JHP	6.6 gr	HP38	1,143 fps		WLP	Hodgdon
185gr JHP	Suggested starting load: 5.9 gr From the Hodgdon Manual #26 Pressure: 19,500 CUP
185gr JHP	12.0 gr	accurate #5	1,200 fps	1210"	Win LP	guest
185gr JHP
190gr LSWC-HP	7.4 gr	Unique	1,080 fps	1.205"	Fed LP	guest
190gr LSWC-HP	Lead cast Round nose HP bullet from 94-2-2 mix. Sized .452 OAL 1.205 Lyman Devastator mold. Soft Bullet. Very accurate 1.1" @ 25 yd. VERY Devastating on Marmot, rabbits, Prairie Dogs, Coyote and other small game. Have not tried on larger game but penetrates up to 13" in wet newspaper & opens up very well. Email author: RBerry2116 See all of RBerry2116's loads
190.gr LSWC-HP	7.5 gr	Unique	1,080 fps	1.200"	Fed LP	guest
190.gr LSWC-HP	Lyman devastator cast bullet 94-3-3 mix Very accurate, Very devastating on small game, parire dogs, rock chucks, rabbits, coyote, Badger, stops all in tracks. Email author: RBerry2116 See all of RBerry2116's loads
200gr JHP	8.2 gr	Power Pistol	1,030 fps	1.19"	Fed 150	Alliant
200gr JHP	Suggested starting load: 7.4 gr Pressure: 22,200
200gr JTC	9.7 gr	HS6	1,056 fps		WLP	Hodgdon
200gr JTC	Suggested starting load: 8.7 gr From the Hodgdon Manual #26 Pressure: 19,500 CUP
200gr JTC	6.4 gr	HP38	1,049 fps		WLP	Hodgdon
200gr JTC	Suggested starting load: 5.8 gr From the Hodgdon Manual #26 Pressure: 19,300 CUP
200gr LSWC	10.5 gr	AA#5	1,061 fps	1.251"	CCI LP	guest
200gr LSWC	For Ruger P90 Only! Hunting load! Bullets are actually hard cast at 22 on a brinell to hardness scale 1-25! I have personaly shot over a thousand of these loads and average shooting about 500 per week!
200gr JHP	12.0 gr	HS-6	1,175 fps		Fed LP	guest
200gr JHP	Very much a FULL POWER load. Lots of recoil. Definitely not for every gun!!! Email author: kaufman See all of kaufman's loads
210gr LRN	6.1 gr	hp 38	900 fps	n/a"	Win LP	guest
210gr LRN	Email author: kitty whipple See all of kitty whipple's loads
230gr FMJ	7.5 gr	Power Pistol	930 fps	1.19"	Fed 150	Alliant
230gr FMJ	Suggested starting load: 6.8 gr Pressure: 22,000
230gr FMJ	9.3 gr	HS6	981 fps		WLP	Hodgdon
230gr FMJ	Suggested starting load: 8.4 gr From the Hodgdon Manual #26 Pressure: 19,700 CUP
230gr FMJ	6.0 gr	HP38	970 fps		WLP	Hodgdon
230gr FMJ	Suggested starting load: 5.4 gr From the Hodgdon Manual #26 Pressure: 19,100 CUP
230gr FMJ	7.8 gr	Power Pistol	941 fps	1.272"	CCI300 LP	guest
230gr FMJ	45acp +P+ 230gr FMJ (Remington) Brass: Remington Nickel Plated +P (new) Notes: Power round. workup 7.2gr, 7.4gr, 7.6gr, 7.8gr, 8.0gr. No bulging cases or primers even at 8.0gr. No misfires, no failures to feed. Loaded 650 in 4 hours. Setup 15 mins. "ELITE HANDLOAD" Balistic data (10 random rounds) Avg FPS: 941 Hi FPS: 962 Lo FPS: 917 Avg Deviation: 16.0 8.0gr PP Workup Balistic Data Avg FPS: 1020 Hi FPS: 1076 Lo FPS: 976 Avg Deviation: 21.0 Pistol Used: H&K USP45f (polygonal barrel) Email author: tooman See all of tooman's loads
230gr LRN	4.5 gr	Clays	875 fps		Win LP	guest
230gr LRN
230gr FMJ	9.6 gr	HS6	980 fps	1.26"	Win LPM	guest
230gr FMJ	Very nice full power round for a .45 Auto. Bullet is Hornady 230gr Truncated FMJ. 100% feed & eject. My Kimber and Springfield (both with custom fit tight bushings)will group into 1 inch at 30 yards. I recommed an 18lbs Wolff spring and Shockbuff. Email author: jgboivin See all of jgboivin's loads
230gr JHP	6.7 gr	VV N340	974 fps	1.250"	Win LP	guest
230gr JHP	Hornady XTP 230gr using virgin starline +P brass. Hot load duplicates Corbon 230 +P. For use in ramped barrel only and 20# recoil spring. Tested in heavy barrel 1911. Email author: mikedeguzman See all of mikedeguzman's loads
240gr JHC	7.1 gr	Power Pistol	890 fps	1.19"	Fed 150	Alliant
240gr JHC	Suggested starting load: 6.4 gr Pressure: 22,200
255gr SWC	14.0 gr	2400	1,018 fps		WLP	guest
255gr SWC	For those of us who have S&W 25-2 or other .45 ACP revolver and might want to hunt with them or carry where critters that bite might be found. Email author: CarsonCaudill See all of CarsonCaudill's loads
255gr LSWC	12.0 gr	HS7	1,050 fps		Win LP	guest
255gr LSWC	Got this one from Paco Kelly. Don�t have COAL but he has pressure tested it at 26,500psi and 635 ft. lbs. muzzle energy. He absolutely says do not use it without "Heavy" springs and I would add a shock buff. Absolutely to be used in modern manufacture steel frames only. Email author: kjmaxaz See all of kjmaxaz's loads
255gr LSWC	10.0 gr	Blue Dot	Unknown	1.200"	Fed LP	guest
255gr LSWC	Remington nickel +P brass, Oregon trails 255(253.8 actual weight/average)bullet, taper crimped behind driving band, using Ranch products moon clips in a 625-8 S&W.
255gr LSWC	13.5 gr	2400	1,104 fps		Win LP	guest
255gr LSWC	Oregon Trails Laser Cast seated in the crimp groove. MV clocked out of a 5" Mod 625-4. This isn’t too far off of the traditional Keith load. Email author: Paul5388 See all of Paul5388's loads
260gr JHP	6.4 gr	Unique	900 fps	1.245"	CCI SP	guest
260gr JHP	Full power deer hunting load. Use a 20lbs Wolff spring and shockbuff to protect your frame. Shoots right thru an empty 55 gal drum from 80 yards away. Works very well on deer too. A Keith SWC .45 of same weight works well also when seated even with the front band.
260gr JHP	6.0 gr	700-X	950 fps		Fed LP	guest
260gr JHP	Starting load 5.0 grs. Maximum Load. Fired in Colt 1911 with 24 lb. spring and recoil buffer. Use new or once fired brass. Can be used in S&W 625/25 in 45 ACP or Auto Rim brass. Be sure to monitor pressure signs. Email author: JCDenslow See all of JCDenslow's loads

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