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nyviking67
07-20-2012, 12:53 PM
So here are the details:
Reloading .45 ACP pistol
180grain SWC lead
Accurate #5 powder

Now the papers from accurate show loads for 170 and 185grain as follows

Bullet Wt start load max load min COL(inch)
170 gr swc 8.1 gr 9.0 gr 1.130
185 gr swc 8.0 gr 8.9 gr 1.230

So how do you calcuate a safe range of loads and min COL??

Any suggestions? Anyone reload a 180grain before?
Thanks for any suggestions

leadman
07-20-2012, 02:37 PM
I would just use the 185gr load. Do your 180gr SWC actually weigh 180grs?

nyviking67
07-20-2012, 08:01 PM
Leadman. What a novel idea to weigh them instead of trusting the label. lol they are about 184. Soooooo I guess 185 will be perfect. Thanks for helping me get smarter.