Seabee
Old Timer
Getting ready to work on some 45 Super loads. Has anyone got experience with this round? Could use some help with loads using N-340 if anyone has worked with it. Thanks 
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Hodgdon's site doesn't have any data for that specific powder, but HS-6 appears to be a nice powder in that cartridge...
fnfalsar48
Active Member
Quite a few years ago I talked to the developer or loader for the .45 super. He gave me this load. 185gr JHP 10.5 gr Alliant power pistol 11.3 is max load
You are using 45 SUPER brass and a modified gun for the super?
You are using 45 SUPER brass and a modified gun for the super?
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Blacksmith101
Grumpy Old Man
- Jun 22, 2012
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The Vihtavuori Reloading Manual Fourth Edition does not list any loads for the .45 Super cartridge.
For the .45 ACP 230 gr. FMJ-RN Hornady bullet they list the maximum load of N340 as 6.4 grs.
For the .45 ACP 230 gr. FMJ-RN Hornady bullet they list the maximum load of N340 as 6.4 grs.
fnfalsar48
Active Member
The 45 super should run around 1300 fps with a 185gr bullet, much faster than a standard 45 acp
Seabee
Old Timer
Contacted a few powder manufacturers. Hodgdon has yet to get back to me and Alliant wont touch it because it isnt a SAAMI sanctioned round yet. Haven't been able to get in touch with VV yet.
Accurate and Ramshot powders did send me data however. I'm hoping more is on the way.
Hodgdon's website shows regular ACP loads for the Super. The lawyers seem to write their data these days. Much different than when Bruce Hodgdon ran the show.
With Hodgdon, I'll just start with their max ACP load and work up from there.
My components are, Starline 45 Super brass, Hornady 230 gr XTP, CCI 300 primer. Gun is a G21 Gen 4 with KKM fully supported bbl and 24 lb spring.
Thanks for the help
Ken
Accurate and Ramshot powders did send me data however. I'm hoping more is on the way.
Hodgdon's website shows regular ACP loads for the Super. The lawyers seem to write their data these days. Much different than when Bruce Hodgdon ran the show.
With Hodgdon, I'll just start with their max ACP load and work up from there.
My components are, Starline 45 Super brass, Hornady 230 gr XTP, CCI 300 primer. Gun is a G21 Gen 4 with KKM fully supported bbl and 24 lb spring.
Thanks for the help
Ken
fnfalsar48
Active Member
Hi Ken
Here are your MAX loads that I have w/230 xtp
Hodgdon Universal 6.0 Tightgroop 5.4 HP38 6.0 Longshot 7.3
HS6 9.0 N350 8.9 Win WSF 8.5 AA7 13.5 PowerPistol 10.5
Here are your MAX loads that I have w/230 xtp
Hodgdon Universal 6.0 Tightgroop 5.4 HP38 6.0 Longshot 7.3
HS6 9.0 N350 8.9 Win WSF 8.5 AA7 13.5 PowerPistol 10.5
Seabee
Old Timer
OUTSTANDING!!
Thanks, you must be reading my mind. I'm using all those powders and then some.
Thanks again
Thanks, you must be reading my mind. I'm using all those powders and then some.
Thanks again
fnfalsar48
Active Member
The PowerPistol is the closest the the factory load (Ace Custom)
Magnumite
Ultimate Member
I was loading for a comped 45 ACP about 15 years ago. Goal was a flat shooting pistol so no chrono work was done, but accuracy was noted. This was in a match Kart barrel with respective tighter chamber. I used 185 grain NBC (no longer made) and Nosler JHP bullets. My notebook indicates 10.9 grains of Blue Dot was a breeze with very good accuracy. 12.3 grains indicated pressure was high, so it is discounted as a viable load. 11.3 - 11.5 grains was the sweet spot with 11.8 being a safe maximum with medium acceptable pressure indicators.
I take no responsibility for this data since the firearm, powder and primer lot, brass character, reloading process and equipment are beyond my control.
I take no responsibility for this data since the firearm, powder and primer lot, brass character, reloading process and equipment are beyond my control.
