Any Help? Hornady 45 cal 250 gr HP/XTP loads

Matchshot

December 24, 2008 18:36

I asked over in GD about possibly using this bullet for a 45 acp bullet. I use it now in my muzzle loader with a sabot. Anyone ever try it and what was the result.

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  CryptoChief

  December 30, 2008 05:15

  Heaviest load that I show for a jacketed bullet for the 45ACP is a 230 grain bullet. The 45 cal bullets in the heavier weights are usually for cartriges such as the 45 Colt, 454 Casull, 460 S&W, 45 Winchester Magnum, etc. The Hornady loading manual seventh edition shows the 250 grain bullet as a .452 diameter which is not the .451 standard for the 45 ACP. .452 is ok in the ACP if you are using cast bullets. The heaviest bullet Hornady shows for the ACP is 230 grain. Personally I stick with what the manuals show and don't push the envelope. Unless someone has data on the 250 in the ACP I believe following the manual is the safest way to go.
  
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  mrbruce

  December 30, 2008 06:20

  I'm happy to see I'm not the only one who believes they shouldn't be used, even if they are ONLY a .001 difference [:D]

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  Matchshot

  January 02, 2009 04:37

  quote:Originally posted by mrbruce
  I'm happy to see I'm not the only one who believes they shouldn't be used, even if they are ONLY a .001 difference [:D]
  
  
  Makes sense, I'll just use them in the muzzleloader

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