idleclamp Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 I know there is data on Alliant’s website for using Sport Pistol in .45ACP. But does anyone use it for 200 or 230 grain bullets? If so, how much of it to make major power factor in a 1911? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigamortis Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Being I already had SP on hand as my go-to 9mm powder, I got curious one day about SP under my Bayou .45 230gr RN. It took 4.5gr of SP to make major pf. Recoil was noticeably more than my go-to load of 3.6gr of Nitro100NF for the same bullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeti Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 I used 4.7gr Sport Pistol for 170PF using 200gr coated. Worked alright, but a bit snappy. Still prefer other powders for 45 Major, but can work in a pinch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idleclamp Posted December 13, 2021 Author Share Posted December 13, 2021 I guess I’ll use it if I can’t find anything else. Thanks for the replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronicTwitch Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 (edited) Some data points that ran in my brother's CMMG Banshee with a 5.5" barrel. Just function checking, no Chrono data. Small pistol primers. 200g Hornady XTP 5.5gr Sport Pistol 1.24" OAL Brass ejected about 4 feet 230g SNS round nose 5.0gr Sport Pistol 1.255" OAL Brass ejected about 6-8 feet Edited December 13, 2021 by IronicTwitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilrb Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 I have tried and used 4.7 Grains, was snappy for sure. Talked with some others and got several recommendations for Clays will be testing that next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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