NOVICE RELOADER

[papa61]

I'm a novice having only replicated my favorite 30-30 rounds. I have a silly question as I am about to start rolling .45 ACP. How many rounds would one get per pound of powder using 4-5 grains per round? approximately and provided we don't spill. you know, just a rough estimate so I know what to expect.

[derf]

I load 4.5gr pushing a 230gr bullet. 7,000gr per pound. So 7,000/4.5 =1,555.5 reloads per pound. 

[papa61]

2 minutes ago, derf said:

I load 4.5gr pushing a 230gr bullet. 7,000gr per pound. So 7,000/4.5 =1,555.5 reloads per pound. 

THANKS much!!!

I had done the math but was afraid my grain to pound source was flawed. you just confirmed what I found. Good to know all that math I took works for something.

[papa61]

now if I could just find time to get to Memphis THE LEGION has HP-38 at a good price.

[gregintenn]

My load is 5 grains of Bullseye and 230 grain ball. 7000/5=1400. Pretty cool if you’re accustomed to loading high power rifle rounds.

You won’t need to trim or chamfer brass, but you will need to slightly bell the case mouth. With a carbide sizing die, you also won’t need to lube cases. You’ll want to crimp slightly. More accurately, remove the bell.

[RED333]

2 hours ago, papa61 said:

How many rounds would one get per pound of powder using 4-5 grains per round?

A LOT

[Darrell]

And then there's 338 Lapua.......

[papa61]

13 hours ago, gregintenn said:

My load is 5 grains of Bullseye and 230 grain ball. 7000/5=1400. Pretty cool if you’re accustomed to loading high power rifle rounds.

You won’t need to trim or chamfer brass, but you will need to slightly bell the case mouth. With a carbide sizing die, you also won’t need to lube cases. You’ll want to crimp slightly. More accurately, remove the bell.

great info Greg. I use LEE carbide dies. Have not needed case lube yet.

yup, big difference in powder from 30-30

 

 

Edited May 19, 2021 by papa61

[Patton]

Someone did the math, but the rule of thumb is 1k handgun loads per pound. You probably use twice as much of the same powder with 45 Colt verses 25, 32, or even 380. Obviously, there are a lot of factors with charge, caliber, and powder brand, but powder is the cheapest material when loading anyway.

[Mowgli Terry]

I put the brakes on shooting my magnum rifles until this foolishness passes. Loading some of big boomers an entire pound can go into making a 100 rounds. That, plus the bullets makes for some pretty pricey reloads.

[mikegideon]

On 5/18/2021 at 7:11 PM, gregintenn said:

My load is 5 grains of Bullseye and 230 grain ball. 7000/5=1400. Pretty cool if you’re accustomed to loading high power rifle rounds.

You won’t need to trim or chamfer brass, but you will need to slightly bell the case mouth. With a carbide sizing die, you also won’t need to lube cases. You’ll want to crimp slightly. More accurately, remove the bell.

That's my load too. They's plenty spirited.

[Quavodus]

I've not started loading .45 ACP yet but, will before the year is out. I've got a lot of Herco and some Unique.

[mikegideon]

1 hour ago, Quavodus said:

I've not started loading .45 ACP yet but, will before the year is out. I've got a lot of Herco and some Unique.

Unique should be great.

[papa61]

On 6/13/2021 at 10:47 PM, mikegideon said:

Unique should be great.

always heard that was good for taking a lot of game...U NIQUE up on it.

sorry, love kids puns

[papa61]

On 5/18/2021 at 8:43 PM, RED333 said:

A LOT

somehow I missed this one. is that a preppers lot or an A.t.f'ers lot?

[RED333]

1 hour ago, papa61 said:

somehow I missed this one. is that a preppers lot or an A.t.f'ers lot?

Just how ever you want to look at it, but ATFs lot I guess.

[Ronald_55]

1 hour ago, papa61 said:

somehow I missed this one. is that a preppers lot or an A.t.f'ers lot?

The ATF calls 100 rounds a stockpile. A prepper... well one probably stole that 7 million rounds in Mexico to top off his cache.. 

[papa61]

26 minutes ago, Ronald_55 said:

The ATF calls 100 rounds a stockpile. A prepper... well one probably stole that 7 million rounds in Mexico to top off his cache.. 

I burned two stockpiles on my last range trip. Didn't pick up any brass as I don't have dies for 357 or 300...yet. Wish I had as I could have gifted the .300 BO to another member.