45 auto load data fir Light bullets

[Gordo]

All my currant books only go down to 185g, looking for info for 150-160 grain projectiles.
Preferably for Unique or Blud Dot.

Pretty sure 38 special +P data will work, but would like to know if there is anything out there for the 45acp.

 

[Texasjack]

At some point - given the relatively large diameter of a .45 ACP - the bullet would have to be a disk in order to fit in the cartridge. That is unless it's copper or some other non-lead composition. Where are you getting 150 g bullets in .451 diameter ?

 

[RankAmateur]

At some point - given the relatively large diameter of a .45 ACP - the bullet would have to be a disk in order to fit in the cartridge. That is unless it's copper or some other non-lead composition. Where are you getting 150 g bullets in .451 diameter ?

You called it, copper or frangible...

CUTTING EDGE BULLETS 45 (.451) 150gr BULLET HG RAPTOR 50/bx - Graf & Sons

This 150 grain HG Raptor™ designed for 45 ACP handguns is an excellent choice for hunting or personal protection applications. After 1.5 - 2" of penetration four blades are engineered to shear off and radiate out in a star pattern while the Blunt Trauma Base continues to penetrate 14 - 16" in...

www.grafs.com

SinterFire Bullets 45 Cal (451 Diameter) 155 Grain Frangible Reduced

SinterFire Bullets are for the discerning reloader who wants to shoot indoors and outdoors, up close on steel or any shooter valuing a lead-free...

www.midwayusa.com

LEHIGH 45(.451) 135gr BULLET ENH EXT PEN 100/bx - Graf & Sons

The advanced technology Xtreme Defense Fluid Transfer Monolithic (XD FTM) is changing the way self-defense bullets are perceived. Like the Xtreme Penetrator, the progressive nose geometry allows for deep, straight penetration while creating a permanent wound cavity diameter exceeding that of...

www.grafs.com

 

[Gordo]

Sabot rounds, using ,38 caliber, 158 gr JHPs for now, maybe try something else down the line.
I have a box of Hornady XTP, but no longer have any revolvers to use them in.

 

[Eastexasrick]

You called it, copper or frangible...

CUTTING EDGE BULLETS 45 (.451) 150gr BULLET HG RAPTOR 50/bx - Graf & Sons

This 150 grain HG Raptor™ designed for 45 ACP handguns is an excellent choice for hunting or personal protection applications. After 1.5 - 2" of penetration four blades are engineered to shear off and radiate out in a star pattern while the Blunt Trauma Base continues to penetrate 14 - 16" in...

www.grafs.com

SinterFire Bullets 45 Cal (451 Diameter) 155 Grain Frangible Reduced

SinterFire Bullets are for the discerning reloader who wants to shoot indoors and outdoors, up close on steel or any shooter valuing a lead-free...

www.midwayusa.com

LEHIGH 45(.451) 135gr BULLET ENH EXT PEN 100/bx - Graf & Sons

The advanced technology Xtreme Defense Fluid Transfer Monolithic (XD FTM) is changing the way self-defense bullets are perceived. Like the Xtreme Penetrator, the progressive nose geometry allows for deep, straight penetration while creating a permanent wound cavity diameter exceeding that of...

www.grafs.com

The Lehigh is an interesting design. No lead, cutters that cause cavitation of the bodily fluids. If it lives up to the factory hype would be a valued addition.

 

[Gordo]

But Very $$$
Nearly $1 each.

Would like to try some El-Cheapo full wad cutters.

Midway shows those frangilble 'Discontinued'.

 

[Eastexasrick]

Graf's has the Lehigh for .59 each.

 

[Gordo]

Still too much for an experiment..
Maybe I'll just sell the unopened Hornady, and see if someone in town has the wad cutters.

 

[Nicholst55]

Hodgdon has data for bullets down to 118 grains in .45 ACP:

Hodgdon Reloading Data Center

 

[Eastexasrick]

Still too much for an experiment..
Maybe I'll just sell the unopened Hornady, and see if someone in town has the wad cutters.

www.bearcreeksupplybullets.com
I shoot the shit out of these guys 45 wadcutters, .12 each. They also have some excellent 38 special, and 45-70s.

 

[Gordo]

Hodgdon has data for bullets down to 118 grains in .45 ACP:

Hodgdon Reloading Data Center

Thanks.
Will have to check burn rates of powders I have, to what they have for choices.