3n37 in .45 ACP

[eagleotto]

I know it is probably too slow, but has anyone tried VV 3n37 in lead 45 loads?
Lapua lists data for jacketed 200 (6.5-7.4) and 230 (5.7-6.6). It is listed by Lyman to be # 34 on their burn rate. #s 30- 33 are as follows: power pistol, n340, sr-4756, an 800x respectively. Blue dot is listed at #40. I would like to use 3n37 for higher end loads with the Mihec 452-200 HP.
For comparison, the Mihec bullet measures .580" long while the Lyman 452460 measures .5875 long. I load them to 1.2". Incase anyone wants to run those through a program.
As always, I'll take any loads as something to use at my own risk, but if anyone has a load listed in their manual, let me know so I can get that manual for myself. It is hard to find VV data and lead data together. I'll stop there, any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
EagleOtto

[MtGun44]

VV powders are too expensive for me. Max (or near) velocity can be obtained with Unique in this
cartridge.

Bill

[eagleotto]

I was given some and I agree it's too expensive. Because of that I don't want it to go to waste. I would like to use it for cast in 9mm, 40, and 45 acp. The .45 acp is proving difficult. Like I said, was hoping someone had experience with it, good or bad. I do plan on trying 6.1 gr of unique though.

[That'll Do]

I've used it a bit in 45 ACP. I worked up a couple loads with a 200gr SWC (Mihec's H&G 68 clone), and the results were satisfactory accuracy-wise. I did have lots of unburned powder, but that was to be expected, as I never went beyond middle-weight charges.

Long story short, yes, 3N37 can be used for 45 ACP, although I find 3N37 to work best in 9mm Luger, 40 S&W, and 357 Magnum, at higher velocities than the 45 ACP.

[eagleotto]

I was hoping someone had some data in a manual. I've gotten several, just hard to get VV and cast data together. Your experience sounds like what I expected. I was wanting to test it some, but I will ignore it for this application. Besides, I still have to test titegroup, 231, unique, power pistol, red dot and plenty more. Once again, thank you, much appreciative. I might have to pick your brain later about the 9mm and 40 loads you had success with if that would not be a problem.