Power Factor for .45 acp

[WeagleMCvet]

Does anyone have recommendations on reloading .45acp for power factor of 165-170? I'm currently shooting CFE pistol with 230gr fmj. Power factor of about 210-220.

[maroonandwhite]

The bottom post on this link shows some data but he is using a 4" barrel. I believe it's measured out of a 5" so you may gain a little. 5.8 to 6 is gonna be the sweet spot with a little wiggle room if this guys data is correct.

 

https://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=479172

 

How much are you using now?

[WeagleMCvet]

the link didn't help at all.... I'm looking for different loads that people are using, different powders, different weights...... to get a power factor of 170, and still cycle full size 1911, with various recoil and mainhousing springs.....

[Sam1]

Mine really eats up the 185gr rounds with 8.1 or 8.2 grains of unique (depending on the brand of bullet). It should be right around that PF, but is on a 4" barrel.  I use 185's just because they run like butter through my EDC with a 3.3" barrel, the 4" functions better with 200's, but it's easier just to use one bullet weight for everything.

 

Check this link:  http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/?Caliber=45+ACP&Weight=All&type=Handgun

 

As always, make sure to validate those recommendations first.

[WeagleMCvet]

Awesome! That link def helped! I ran 185's for a bit, but ran out of powder pretty quick, and I think I was still loading them too hot