Can I shoot this ina 1911?

[Baer45]

I ended up with a 500 box of Speer .452 250 gr, swc rds that I need to do something with. I shoot mostly semi custom 1911's...I tried to find load data in Speers book and the bullet was not listed..anyone have any suggestions? I was going to try some Bullseye on a comparable load and see how they fed before shooting...

[Steve J]

It is a 45 Colt and/or 45 Long Colt bullet. Wouldn't it be easier to sell them to someone who handloads for 45 revolver? That would be my first choice. 45 ACP = 230 gr RN in my book.

If you must work up a load, Accurate Powders lists a 45 Auto load data for a Nosler 250 gr Jacketed HP Bullet. Hogdon Powers list loads for 230 gr and 260 gr using HS6 and HS38. One could compare those values to work up a load.

It still seems like a lot of trouble when you could just sell or trade them for a normal weight bullet.

[Steve J]

Sometimes it helps to use the search function on this forum too. I searched for "250" for you in the .45 reloading forum and found these threads.

http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?...6228&hl=250

http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?...0221&hl=250

http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?...8757&hl=250

http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?...7311&hl=250

http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?...8734&hl=250

As always, use other people's load data at your own risk. I still say sell them and buy some 230 grain bullets.

[Baer45]

Question answered! Thanks, I have always tried to use the searh feature however I am not yet at the point where I can utilize it properly...getting there though...

Anyone in Richmond area need a new box of same....IM me....