IGOTGLOCKED Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 My caliber conversion for .45 ACP will be here in a few days (yea!). Not having loaded .45 ACP previously I would appreciate advice from the reloading Sages on here... I understand each gun will be different however I'm wondering what a good rule of thumb over the minimum would be knowing just loading the the very minimum PF likely won't be the most accurate? 125 minimum to 130? 170 minimum to 175? Thank you in advance for your thoughts! IGG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Tough to tell, will vary depending on the gun, the powder and the bullet. And, accuracy may be great with a light load at 10 yards, but not at 25 yards, while a heavier load may be more accurate out further Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGOTGLOCKED Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share Posted March 12, 2018 No worries but thanks. I'll just work it up as I did for 9 Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhittin Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 I've posted extensively about that. Do a search on Reloading to Meet Power Factor or similar and articles should pop up. BLUF: add 2 to 3 times your measured STD to the velocity needed to make PF for your bullet weight. Adjust as needed for accuracy/preference but don't go below 2xSTD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhittin Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Forget about PF other than knowing the velocity needed to make Maj/minor for your bullet weight. Use your STD. OTHERWISE YOU COULD GO SUB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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