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

MatchshotMatchshot Member Posts: 452 ✭✭✭
edited January 2009 in Perry Shooter Competition Shooting and Reloading Forum
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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  • CryptoChiefCryptoChief Member Posts: 100 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    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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  • mrbrucemrbruce Member Posts: 3,374
    edited November -1
    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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  • MatchshotMatchshot Member Posts: 452 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    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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