Load Data for Hornady XTP 250 gr. bullets for 45 ACP?

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  • Kharstin

    Cruffler
    Feb 15, 2012
    154
    Baltimore, Maryland
    Hello! Could someone please help me find load data for Hornady XTP 250 gr XTP bullets for 45 ACP? Information on a variety of powders wold be fantastic. Thank you!
     

    iH8DemLibz

    When All Else Fails.
    Apr 1, 2013
    25,396
    Libtardistan
    Hornady makes a fantastic reloading bible.

    It will give a dozen loads for a 230 grain XTP bullet.

    250 is getting a little heavy for an ACP.

    They also make a 200 XTP. You can get 1,100 FPS out of that one.

    They also have a good on-line data base.

    Hope it helped.
     

    Winterborn

    Moved to Texas
    Aug 19, 2010
    2,569
    Arlington, TX
    It is a bit of a heavy bullet, but you should still be fine.

    Treat it like any other new load: start with the 230gr data and work up to where you are comfortable.

    I don't like to push a 45 that fast, but thats just me. 800 fps is about perfect for target shooting with heavy bullets.

    I may be mistaken, but those bullets may be made for 45 LC rather than ACP.

    Rich
     

    paxfish

    Ultimate Member
    Nov 11, 2008
    2,093
    Culvert & Points West
    I've been loading 250gr flat head round nose in .45 ACP for pin busting. Read up on it - I REDUCED the powder load from what I would use for 230gr. In my case 3.2 grains of Clays seems to be the sweet spot.

    I don't have a chrono, but I find that it cycles fine and shoots accurately. AND it packs a wallop!
     

    iH8DemLibz

    When All Else Fails.
    Apr 1, 2013
    25,396
    Libtardistan
    It is a bit of a heavy bullet, but you should still be fine.

    Treat it like any other new load: start with the 230gr data and work up to where you are comfortable.

    I don't like to push a 45 that fast, but thats just me. 800 fps is about perfect for target shooting with heavy bullets.

    I may be mistaken, but those bullets may be made for 45 LC rather than ACP.

    Rich

    This! ^^^^

    .451 ACP

    .452 Colt
     

    Kharstin

    Cruffler
    Feb 15, 2012
    154
    Baltimore, Maryland
    Thank you everyone, I realize 250 gr. are usually loaded on 45 LC, but I have also seen other forums where individuals have utilized then in 45 acp. Does anyone on this forum have any load data they might suggest? Thank you everyone for all your posts so far!
     

    Nomad

    Member
    Feb 16, 2017
    6
    Heavy Bullet Load Data for 45 ACP

    This thread caused me find and join Maryland Shooters. Ive been looking at the Hornady 240 & 250 grain XTP bullets. I carry a 45 ACP and I'm really intrigued at the prospect of a 250 grain XTP bullet leaving the muzzle around 800 fps. I don't know why, I guess because it's there. Nomad
     

    Magnumite

    Ultimate Member
    Dec 17, 2007
    6,565
    Harford County, Maryland
    I use a 250 grain bullet, it is cast not lead, for pins. It is reliable, accurate. I am running this load with 4.7 grains of Bullseye. Some loads I researched:
    Midway LoadMap shows 3.5-5.5 grains od BE with a Nosler 250 grain bullet. It is also a revolver bullet and works fine.
    Speer 11th shows 4.7-5.2 grains of BE with a 260 grain JHP

    A 250 grain bullet may have a forward profile which could require the rifling throat be deepened to allow full chambering. I do know a pin shooter who uses 260 grain FMJ bullets over HS-6 powder. Let's say the whole shooter/pistol/load system works very well.

    Watching pins at matches I believe the 230 grain fares well. I use the 250 grain basically to achieve the same power factor as I have using my 230 pin loads. This reduces felt recoil and allows smoother tracking. Just sayin.
     

    noylj

    Active Member
    Jun 3, 2012
    144
    This is all the data I have for 250gn jacketed bullets.

    Bullet Weight Powder Weight Velocity Start/Max
    JHP 250 AA2 5.1 697 Start
    JHP 250 AA2 5.7 792 Max
    JHP 250 AA5 7.2 752 Start
    JHP 250 AA5 8.0 854 Max
    JHP 250 AA7 9.5 790 Start
    JHP 250 AA7 10.5 898 Max
    JHP 250 AA9 11.3 780 Start
    JHP 250 AA9 12.5 886 Max
    JHP 250 Nitro 100 4.0 763 Max
    JHP 250 Nitro 100 4.9 705 Start
    JHP 250 Nitro 100 5.4 801 Max

    You can use data for heavier bullets.

    0.452" jacketed work just fine. SAAMI specifies 0.449-0.452" jacketed and 0.450-0.453" lead bullets for use by the industry for all .45 Auto guns. The reloader can adjust outside this for a given barrel.
     

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