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Load data for .45 Auto (ACP) + .451 | 240gr | Sierra JHC SportsMaster

Recommended Powder(s): none

.45 Auto (ACP) + .451 | 240gr | Sierra JHC SportsMaster

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.451 | 240gr | Sierra JHC SportsMaster
Manufacturer SKU:
8820
Bullet Weight:
240gr | 15.6g
Bullet Diameter:
0.451" | 11.46mm
Bullet Length:
0.635" | 16.1mm
Caliber:
.45 Auto (ACP) load data
Case Length (l3):
0.898" | 22.8mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
1.256" | 31.9mm
Seated Depth:
0.277" | 7.0mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.277" | 7.0mm
Case Capacity:
25.0 Grains of Water | 1.62 cm³
Primer Size:
Large Pistol (LP)
Max. allowed Pressure:
18855 psi | 1300 bar
LID:
LID_B5982_C724
Last updated:
2025-02-02

Load data for 26 loads in caliber .45 Auto (ACP) with .451 | 240gr | Sierra JHC SportsMaster bullet and 13 powders such as none. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
Accurate Solo 1250
<<locked>>
65%
15838
84%
**7
99%
Alliant UNIQUE
<<locked>>
68%
16882
90%
**3
96%
Maxam CSB 1
<<locked>>
65%
15171
80%
**0
99%
Maxam CSB 2
<<locked>>
66%
15156
80%
**3
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 20
<<locked>>
69%
15519
82%
**9
97%
[Rottweil P 806]*
<<locked>>
87%
16868
89%
**7
88%
SNPE Vectan A0
<<locked>>
68%
16665
88%
**7
96%
[SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2]*
<<locked>>
74%
16331
87%
**3
87%
[Vihtavuori 3N37]*
<<locked>>
71%
16172
86%
**3
89%
Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star
<<locked>>
80%
15940
85%
**4
100%
Vihtavuori N330
<<locked>>
65%
16708
89%
**3
100%
Vihtavuori N340
<<locked>>
64%
15360
81%
**3
95%
Vihtavuori N350
<<locked>>
75%
16853
89%
**2
90%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 5.50''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
Accurate Solo 1250
<<locked>>
61%
14141
75%
**1
99%
Alliant UNIQUE
<<locked>>
60%
13822
73%
**0
94%
Maxam CSB 1
<<locked>>
61%
13547
72%
**4
98%
Maxam CSB 2
<<locked>>
62%
13518
72%
**7
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 20
<<locked>>
61%
12546
67%
**7
94%
[Rottweil P 806]*
<<locked>>
77%
12473
66%
**3
82%
SNPE Vectan A0
<<locked>>
60%
13474
71%
**8
92%
[SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2]*
<<locked>>
64%
12517
66%
**1
82%
[Vihtavuori 3N37]*
<<locked>>
61%
12082
64%
**1
83%
Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star
<<locked>>
66%
11081
59%
**6
100%
Vihtavuori N330
<<locked>>
61%
14852
79%
**7
100%
Vihtavuori N340
<<locked>>
60%
13677
73%
**4
94%
[Vihtavuori N350]*
<<locked>>
62%
11356
60%
**8
82%

Start Load - Barrel Length: 5.50''

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FR ... fill rate of the cartridge in percent

MaxP ... max. pressure of load in psi or bar

% ... max. pressure of load in percent of the maximum allowed pressure for this caliber 

V(0) ... muzzle velocity in feet per second (fps) or  meters per second (m/s)

z ... powder burnt in percent

[...] *... not dangerous but load has suboptimal powder burnt with possible characteristics such as extensive muzzle flash or inaccurate loads.

[...] ²... fill rate low - you might want to consider using a filler to ensure proper ignition.

[...] ᴾ... possible press load - work up slowly to this load while watching for signs of excessive pressure.

👍  ... recommended powder/load for this caliber and bullet combination based on its ballistic performance.

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