45acp 230gr jhp Montana G loads/Pressure?

[mickeyjr]

Hi All,

Does anyone have an accurate target load for the 45acp using montana gold 230gr Jhp. I will be using W231/Hod Clays powders, mil cases, Fed 150 primers.

I have checked the win load guide and it states 5.1grs. as max. How much difference in pressure is there between FMJ and JHP bullets? you can really load up fmj,but I guess because JHP's are fully closed at the base,it must raise the pressure. So the load charges are less for JHP's.

Any information would be greatly appreciated,

 Regards,

 Mickeyjr.

[gm iprod]

I use only Domestic US made 45Brass. I have had difficulties getting accuracy (in MY gun) with Mil spec brass. Speer, Winchester, Federal and Remington seem to work best. My Para prefers Federal.

I use the MG 230JHP at just under 750fps. I found 4.3grains Winchester WST or 4.4grains Hodgdon Titegroup to be best with 4.0gr Hodg Clays very close behind.

For a low recoil option try the Zero or Sierra 185gr JHP. about 4.5-4.6gr Hodg Clays does the trick for me.