14 January 2009, 01:48
theox1010Newbe question
I am a real green horn and trying to load my first ACP 45s. The two books I have so far do not really give me a warm fuzzy and I wonder if anyone can help me check the data with other books. Since my local supplier was almost out of everything, this is what I ended up with:
Hndy 230G FMJ-RN and Hodgdon universal. My books show 5.1G as low and max of 5.6. and the COLs are different Can anyone confirm?
Also would love to hear what people say are the most accurate bullets/powder for target shooting.
Thank Ken
14 January 2009, 06:18
model7LSSmy hodgdon manual from 2007 shows a max of 5.6gr and COL at 1.20". Start at the 5.1 and let em fly. Good Luck
14 January 2009, 06:42
allenseeHodgdon site says 5.1- starting load, 5.6 max load and col - 1.20.
14 January 2009, 06:58
Slowpoke SlimThe newest Hornady manual lists an over all length of 1.230" for the fmj rn Hornady bullet. I would start there for length. You may have prolems with feeding if you seat them at 1.200". Mine feed better at 1.260". I use AA #5.
14 January 2009, 19:27
theox1010Thanks for all that replied. Makes me feel better knowing my charge is within specs. I checked the COL on some factory ammo and with what appears to be a similar bullet and the COL is quite a bit longer (1.27). This had me concerned (new expensive gun). I will try a small batch with recomended 1.20 and see how they feed.