What is the best load for 45 ACP?
The author’s favorite load for . 45 ACP consists of 4.3 grains of Clays with a 200-grain, lead SWC bullet. Shooters used to trade handload data like cooks traded casserole recipes.
How far can a 45 ACP shoot accurately?
“A . 45 caliber bullet can go about 5,000 ft. in distance with the same factors involved,” Robbie Paskiewicz said. A 9 mm bullet can travel even farther because it’s smaller.
How many grains of powder are in a 45 ACP?
230-grain
45 ACP cartridge contains a 230-grain bullet that travels at approximately 830 feet per second (253 m/s) when fired from the government-issue M1911A1 pistol, and approximately 950 feet per second (290 m/s) fired from the Thompson M1A1 submachine gun.
Is the 45 ACP good for self defense?
Many shooters like to have the . 45 ACP for home defense. It’s the perfect grab-and-go handgun to fire in close quarters where recoil won’t pose such a problem. Alternatively, the 9mm’s stopping power and smaller design make it ideal for open and concealed carry.
What is your favorite 45ACP load?
Favorite load for 45acp is 5.8 gr of Unique packed in Remington LP Nickel Brass, capped off with a 230gr Montana Gold JHP with WLP fuse. A Load that Shoots very well out of my G30sf, G21sf, Springfield 45 XDM 4.5 Bitone and my Springfield S.S.1911 Target.
What is .45ACP good at?
The .45 ACP is an outstanding choice for self-defense. When using high-quality ammo at short range, the .45 is undoubtedly one of the best semi-auto handgun cartridges out there. It’s also much easier to handle in a compact or subcompact handgun than the 10mm, which makes it a better choice for concealed carry.
Can I use 45ACP dies to load 45 Long Colt?
45 ACP dies can actually be used to load 45 Colt, but it is not common, nor recommended because they are short enough that they must almost be turned out of the press to work for the much longer case.
What kind of powder for 45 ACP?
There are a lot of powders that will work in the .45acp. W231, Bullseye, Unique, Power Pistol, Titegroup, H310, and H320 just to name a few. What powder you choose is up to you. All of the ones I’ve listed (and many more) produce acceptable results. Your choice may depend on how much you want to pay for the powder and what is available in your area.