
        The .45 ACP loads the follow were taken from Hodgdon's 26th 
Edition Data Manual.  These loads are +P (higher pressure) loads than 
the SAAMI specifications.  You are encouraged to check with the 
manufacturer of your particular .45 ACP to see if these loads are 
suitable for use in it.  You are also encouraged to make sure that your
.45 is in good shape.  If you have any doubts as to whether or not you
should use these loads in your pistol, please err on the side of caution
and -do not- use this particular data.

                                .45 ACP +P

Barrel Length       : Test Barrel, 5"
Bullet Diameter     : .451" - .452"
Primer Size         : Large Pistol
Maximum Case Length : .898"
Trim to Length      : .895"

   Using Hodgdon Brand Powder only!  These are high velocity loads
only, and no reduction in charges is recommended with these loads.

        -Never- exceed these maximum loads.  These are really
moving as is, folks.

Bullet Weight     Powder     Grains of     Velocity     C.U.P.
In Grains          Type       Powder       in f.p.s.
---------------------------------------------------------------------

185                HS6         10.0         1162         19,900
185                HP38         6.6         1143         19,500

200                HS6          9.7         1056         19,500
200                HP38         6.4         1049         19,300

225                HS6          9.4         1040         19,900
225                HP38         6.1          975         19,300

230                HS6          9.3          981         19,700
230                HP38         6.0          970         19,100

260                HS7         10.0          891         19,700
260                HS6          8.9          880         19,400
260                HP38         5.6          847         19,900

        These loads are for Jacketed Bullets only.  Lead bullets 
will increase pressure if used.  Lead bullets will also likely 
"lead" the barrel at these velocities, and should be relegated to
plinking and target practice.

        Most of these loads are much hotter than any loading data
I've seen.  I've tested all of these loads except the 260 grainers.
They all shoot reasonably well from a Glock 21, and hit the falling
plates with some authority.

        All of these loads shoot decent combat (4" by my standards)
25 yard groups in my pistols.  Velocities in other pistols were about
on par with the published stats.  Results were faster than published 
stats in several cases with the Glock 21.  I hope these reloads shoot 
well for  you in your pistol.  Rresults will vary; please test these
out for yourself before relying on them for anything important like 
coyotes hunting, etc.!).

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