W231 & PPU 230 FMJ

[Ejcb]

Hello,

 

I loaded some .45 ACP today, and got the following results from my Glock 21 using my Garmin Xero Pro:

 

Brass: Virgin Hornady Small Primer

Powder: 231
Primer: Magtech SPP

Bullet: PPU 230 FMJ

OAL: 1.250

 

As you can see, I have relatively low velocity, and only the 5 grain load actually cycled, I was using a firm grip, as per my experience as an instructor, so no limp wristing!

 

Questions:

 

- Is my OAL contributing to low velocity, should I adjust?

 

- What charge will get me to 800-830 which I believe is desirable in .45?

 

- If I was to use such 800-830 data in a large primer piece of brass, would I have to adjust my data or would I be safe?

 

- Does anyone have insights on what would be a good range to try next - I’m thinking of 5.1-5.2-5.3-5.4-5.5?

 

TIA

 

[392heminut]

Back when I was shooting 45 in competition and using 231 my go to load was 5.2 gr. with a 230 gr. bullet.