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Load data for .45 Auto Rim + .451 | 230gr | Geco HOLLOW POINT

Recommended Powder(s): none

.45 Auto Rim + .451 | 230gr | Geco HOLLOW POINT

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.451 | 230gr | Geco HOLLOW POINT
Manufacturer SKU:
2318154
Bullet Weight:
230gr | 14.9g
Bullet Diameter:
0.451" | 11.46mm
Bullet Length:
0.657" | 16.7mm
Caliber:
.45 Auto Rim load data
Case Length (l3):
0.898" | 22.8mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
1.256" | 31.9mm
Seated Depth:
0.299" | 7.6mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.299" | 7.6mm
Case Capacity:
29.0 Grains of Water | 1.88 cm³
Primer Size:
Large Pistol (LP)
Max. allowed Pressure:
17405 psi | 1200 bar
LID:
LID_B9015_C727
Last updated:
2025-01-01

Load data for 16 loads in caliber .45 Auto Rim with .451 | 230gr | Geco HOLLOW POINT bullet and 8 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
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
97%
11748
67%
**5
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
95%
10254
59%
**8
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 20
<<locked>>
63%
14881
85%
**2
98%
[Rottweil P 806]*
<<locked>>
77%
14489
83%
**07
87%
[SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2]*
<<locked>>
66%
14431
83%
**9
86%
[Vihtavuori 3N37]*
<<locked>>
64%
14997
86%
**2
89%
Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star
<<locked>>
73%
15156
87%
**7
100%
[Vihtavuori N350]*
<<locked>>
66%
14837
85%
**5
89%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 5.50''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
79%
8557
49%
**6
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
83%
8485
49%
**2
99%
ReloadSwiss RS 20
<<locked>>
60%
13503
78%
**6
97%
[Rottweil P 806]*
<<locked>>
69%
11385
65%
**6
81%
[SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2]*
<<locked>>
61%
12415
71%
**0
83%
[Vihtavuori 3N37]*
<<locked>>
61%
13909
80%
**6
88%
Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star
<<locked>>
61%
11211
64%
**5
100%
[Vihtavuori N350]*
<<locked>>
61%
12676
73%
**6
86%

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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