loading 45acp with 250gn

[Hshumer]

Im new to reloading and been reloading 9mm with no issues, picked up some Hornady XTP Cal 250gn to start on my .45 and thought it was going to be cake. (I mistakenly grabbed .45 colt bullets.) Does any experience loaders have any load data that will work for 45ACP running Titegroup powder running 250Gn bullets. 0r should i just chalk it up to a lost learning experience. Thank you in advance.

[BajaJames83]

You may have issues with feeding as those will need to be loaded long as well as might be too large for your chamber/ barrel depending on your barrel dimensions. Have you slugged your barrel?

Your best bet might be selling them and getting proper 45 ACP bullets.

[drkphibr]

Im new to reloading and been reloading 9mm with no issues, picked up some Hornady XTP Cal 250gn to start on my .45 and thought it was going to be cake. (I mistakenly grabbed .45 colt bullets.) Does any experience loaders have any load data that will work for 45ACP running Titegroup powder running 250Gn bullets. 0r should i just chalk it up to a lost learning experience. Thank you in advance.

Problem solved, I'll trade you your 250gr 45 LC heads for 230 gr RN 45 ACP heads ;-)

[Hshumer]

Thanks guys... I kind of figured the answer was already but was trying to be optimistic.....

[Calif Hunter]

My Speer #13 manual has loads listed for a 260 gr JHP using Herco (6.3 - 6.9 gr), W231/HP38 (5.4 - 5.9 gr), Unique ( 5.8 - 6.3 gr), Green Dot (5.3 - 5.8 gr), 700-X (4.4 - 4.9 gr) and Bullseye (4.7 - 5.2 gr). Heavy bullets are popular for bowling pin matches. I found other data for cast bullets but nothing for Titegroup.

You could email Hodgdon - I have found them responsive in the past such as for .41 mag loads with Titegroup.

[Sandspider500]

Midway loadmap 45 acp does have loads for 250xtp but they are loaded long at 1.275, so unless your barrel has a long throat it's a bit useless. Bullseye is listed and is similar in charge weight to titegroup. I don't know if it helps any but accurate has loads listed for 250 jacketed at an oal of 1.23. Found some for a 250 rnfp lead at 1.168 3.8gr titegroup these were listed as +p. I'd suggest you use a slower powder, or just trade them. I also have loads for auto rim with heavy bullets but they're loaded long for a revolver, I'm not sure your pistol would feed them.

[Swagman00]

You won't lose out OP if you have to trade at least.

I don't see much on 250 gr. slugs unless they're lead or plated. Jacketed seems to be danger territory for 45 ACP.

Do you have a location? Maybe someone can swap.

[slamfire1]

I have seen data for 250 grain bullets in the 1911, but I think shooting them will beat up your gun.

Stick to 230 bullets. Use 250's in revolvers.

[Calif Hunter]

Many of the loads for the heavy bullets are going very slow, so many people who have used them for bowling pin shoots go to lighter springs in order to get reliable functioning as opposed to heavier springs. A lot of them are using cast bullets, though, at or under 700 FPS.

[newbie1234]

I am a newbie as you are , if it was me , I will do the easy way.

Problem solved, I'll trade you your 250gr 45 LC heads for 230 gr RN 45 ACP heads ;-)

Stick to 230 bullets. Use 250's in revolvers.

[mikeyr]

sounds to me like the easiest solution is to buy a .45 Colt, after all you already have the bullets

Or trade with someone but I think buying a .45 Colt is the better answer.

[drkphibr]

Problem solved, I'll trade you your 250gr 45 LC heads for 230 gr RN 45 ACP heads ;-)

[TKM]

There is data available for 250gr. 460 Rowland loads.

This is just a sign that you must buy a 460 Rowland as well as a 45 Colt.

[pennstater]

Post #3 has solved OP's problem. Easiest solution right there.

[Fishslayer]

Post #3 has solved OP's problem. Easiest solution right there.

I would agree.

IF I was gonna load 'em it sure wouldn't be with Titegroup!