too heavy?

[olrobbieboy]

I have charged my 45acp cases with 7.2 grains of unique propellent, with a 230 grain hp. The brass is used. My pistols are of top quality (colt). I think I am at the outer limits, please advise. Thanks.

[runfiverun]

i don't have a load manual here, but i only use 6.2 gr of unique.
and i seem to recall that being mighty close to max.
it is a pretty peppy load at 6gr.
i would check alliants web site.

[versifier]

Yes, according to my Sierra manual, Max is 6.8, and Lee lists a Max of 5.0 with lead & 6.0 with jacketed. You are a good bit over the top. I would pull them to be safe. Even if your pistol could handle the pressure level, which is questionable, it will beat the moving parts up pretty badly and stress the chamber. I don't think it's worth the risk.

[Tom W.]

My Hornady 6th edition lists 6.1 as max for the 230 gr. jacketed, and 6.3 for cast

[olrobbieboy]

Thankyou all and I will play it safe and pull them all. Is their an easier way than the "hammer" puller? as I have near 250. R.

[versifier]

I have run into similar problems with large amounts of .45ACP ammo, too. Collet pullers just do not get a good grip on the short round nosed handgun bullet. I found that only the inertial (hammer) puller worked for 300rds with the wrong powder and an equal number whose lead bullets I forgot to run through the sizer. Needless to say I was not thrilled, but I got through them. I wish there was an easier way around it, but I don't think there is.

[Tom W.]

I've had to do it once with some .45 acp loads. When you get through you WILL remember not to do it again!

[olrobbieboy]

Thanks Fellas.olrobbieboy

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....for all reloading. Especially critical for auto load handgun where minute details can become big problems. One thing I do when working up loads is use at least three pressure tested data recipes and begin at the lowest- helps prevent surprises. Then only load about 5 rounds each trial during the early stages of load development- helps prevent having to pull apart a bunch of ammo.