nhglyn Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 I am beginning to load for my 1911 on my Dillon 550. I want to use 230 gr FMJ and IMR 7625 powder with CCI 300 primers. Does anyone use this combination and can you give me some suggested loads for it? Want to load on the "hot" side of things but stay within max pressures etc. Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhglyn Posted November 27, 2004 Author Share Posted November 27, 2004 I now hear that 7625 will not yield high fps and that there are better powders for 45 acp. Any help here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgfulker Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 I run a 230 grain Montana Gold Complete Metal Jacket bullet ahead of about 5.2 grains of Winchester WST and a Winchester 300 primer. It has been an absolutely reliable load that makes major all six of my/my families' .45's -- sure handy to run 'em all out of one ammo bag! I have no particular experience with 7625 in the .45; but in my judgement the .45 is about the easiest critter there is to load for. I use a Dillon 650, with Dillon dies; and found that my reject-on-gaging rate dropped to nil from about 5% when I started running everything through a CasePro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD45 Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 Either go to the Hodgdon website or get their free paperback manual. Look for Longshot data. It is the fastest load they list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Run n Gun Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 Be sure to buy a Lee FCD, when I started using one I threw away my case gauge... it's that good. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revchuck Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 I decided to try the new Unique for .45 ACP, and strangely enough, it works. It burns way cleaner than the old version, SDs are within what you get from factory, and you don't have to fudge on your loads to match factory velocity. I get 830 fps from my Commander with 6.3 grains (230 grain Star FMJs). Haven't chronoed it from my Gubmint Model. Ed's right about the Lee factory crimp die. I use one for several calibers, including .45 ACP. My Commander has a Bar-Sto barrel with a tight chamber, and it runs all the time with my loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gun Geek Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 2nd on the FCD I use Clays - very clean. Don't have to clean the guns much and my buddies pick on me about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
short_round Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 I now hear that 7625 will not yield high fps and that there are better powders for 45 acp. Any help here? From the IMR Website: http://www.imrpowder.com/data/handgun/45acp.php IMR HANDGUN DATA NEVER Exceed the Loads Listed Here -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45 A.C.P. CASE: REMINGTON BBL: 5.0" PR: REMINGTON 2 1/2 TWIST: 1:16" TRIM: .893" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 185 GR. REM MC HP DIA: .451" COL: 1.210" SR 7625 6.9 890 18,000 CUP -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 200 GR. SPR JHP DIA: .451" COL: 1.170" SR 7625 6.4 825 17,200 CUP -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 200 GR. HDY LSWC DIA: .452" COL: 1.170" SR 7625 6.5 900 18,000 CUP -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 230 GR. REM LRN DIA: .451" COL: 1.270" SR 7625 6.2 825 17,700 CUP -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 230 GR. REM MC DIA: .451" COL: 1.260" SR 7625 6.0 745 17,400 CUP Send mail to help@imrpowder.com with questions or comments. IMR Phone 913-362-9455 Fax 913-362-1307 Copyright © 2005 IMR All rights reserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmon Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 for hot 45 ammo, there is no substitute for Alliant Power Pistol. it THUMPS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granderojo Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Try 200gr swc from precisionbullets.com over 4.4g of tightgroup. Makes about 840-850fps out of 5'' 1911. Clean burning too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 I prefer the faster, cleaner burning, pwders such as American Select, WST, or Clays in 45 ACP. If you cannot find suitable data on either the Hodgdon or Alliant websites drop me a line when I return home after March 27th and I'll dig up my info. quote name='nhglyn' date='Nov 27 2004, 05:03 PM' post='217859'] I now hear that 7625 will not yield high fps and that there are better powders for 45 acp. Any help here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecichlid Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 I shoot a hot .45 load for bowling pins. Right now I am using a 200 grain hollow point with 8.0 grains of Hodgdon Longshot. If you want a copy of all of Hodgdon's load data for the .45 ACP drop me a PM with your e-mail address and I will forward it on to you. Joe W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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