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Load data for .45 Auto Rim + .452 | 205gr | Lehigh Defense Xtreme Defense

Recommended Powder(s): Hodgdon Universal, Maxam CSB 2, Vihtavuori N330

.45 Auto Rim + .452 | 205gr | Lehigh Defense Xtreme Defense

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.452 | 205gr | Lehigh Defense Xtreme Defense
Manufacturer SKU:
09452205SP
Bullet Weight:
205gr | 13.3g
Bullet Diameter:
0.452" | 11.48mm
Bullet Length:
0.720" | 18.3mm
Caliber:
.45 Auto Rim load data
Case Length (l3):
0.898" | 22.8mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
1.256" | 31.9mm
Seated Depth:
0.362" | 9.2mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.307" | 7.8mm
Case Capacity:
29.0 Grains of Water | 1.88 cm³
Primer Size:
Large Pistol (LP)
Max. allowed Pressure:
17405 psi | 1200 bar
LID:
LID_B10994_C727
Last updated:
2025-11-04
Recommended Twist Rate:
1:35 - 1:29

Load data for 52 loads in caliber .45 Auto Rim with .452 | 205gr | Lehigh Defense Xtreme Defense bullet and 26 powders such as Hodgdon Universal, Maxam CSB 2, Vihtavuori N330. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
Accurate No. 2
<<locked>>
65%
15490
89%
**9
90%
Accurate Solo 1250
<<locked>>
70%
15302
88%
**2
98%
Alliant UNIQUE
<<locked>>
72%
15403
88%
**5
93%
Baschieri & Pellagri 100
<<locked>>
64%
14982
86%
**3
100%
Hodgdon Universal 👍
<<locked>>
65%
15331
88%
**2
99%
Hodgdon CFE Pistol
<<locked>>
67%
15316
88%
**2
98%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
96%
7847
45%
**2
99%
Lovex S020
<<locked>>
67%
15621
90%
**1
96%
Maxam CSB 1
<<locked>>
72%
15345
88%
**9
98%
Maxam CSB 2 👍
<<locked>>
74%
15345
88%
**8
100%
Maxam CSB 3
<<locked>>
66%
15461
89%
**2
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 12
<<locked>>
64%
15389
88%
**1
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 20
<<locked>>
74%
14953
86%
**5
95%
[Rottweil P 806]*
<<locked>>
93%
15229
87%
**70
83%
SNPE Vectan A0
<<locked>>
70%
15127
87%
**6
92%
SNPE Vectan BA 9
<<locked>>
63%
15403
88%
**2
96%
[SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2]*
<<locked>>
79%
15476
89%
**5
83%
SNPE Vectan BA9 1/2
<<locked>>
64%
14837
85%
**2
98%
Somchem MP200
<<locked>>
64%
15113
87%
**8
91%
Somchem MS200
<<locked>>
67%
15258
88%
**5
94%
[Vihtavuori 3N37]*
<<locked>>
75%
15040
86%
**1
85%
Vihtavuori N320
<<locked>>
63%
14837
85%
**9
100%
Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star
<<locked>>
88%
15345
88%
**9
100%
Vihtavuori N330 👍
<<locked>>
69%
15519
89%
**8
99%
Vihtavuori N340
<<locked>>
70%
15084
87%
**2
93%
[Vihtavuori N350]*
<<locked>>
78%
15229
87%
**1
85%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 5.50''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
[Accurate No. 2]*
<<locked>>
61%
13779
79%
**9
88%
Accurate Solo 1250
<<locked>>
62%
12024
69%
**3
96%
[Alliant UNIQUE]*
<<locked>>
61%
11081
64%
**6
88%
Baschieri & Pellagri 100
<<locked>>
62%
14069
81%
**3
100%
Hodgdon Universal
<<locked>>
61%
13648
78%
**2
98%
Hodgdon CFE Pistol
<<locked>>
62%
12937
74%
**9
96%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
89%
6860
39%
**6
98%
Lovex S020
<<locked>>
62%
13068
75%
**2
93%
Maxam CSB 1
<<locked>>
61%
10776
62%
**4
94%
Maxam CSB 2
<<locked>>
61%
9819
56%
**0
98%
Maxam CSB 3
<<locked>>
60%
12778
73%
**0
99%
ReloadSwiss RS 12
<<locked>>
60%
13634
78%
**2
100%
[ReloadSwiss RS 20]*
<<locked>>
60%
9761
56%
**7
87%
[Rottweil P 806]*
<<locked>>
89%
13518
78%
**17
81%
[SNPE Vectan A0]*
<<locked>>
61%
11574
67%
**4
88%
SNPE Vectan BA 9
<<locked>>
62%
14663
84%
**9
96%
[SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2]*
<<locked>>
74%
13518
78%
**6
81%
SNPE Vectan BA9 1/2
<<locked>>
61%
13198
76%
**3
96%
[Somchem MP200]*
<<locked>>
61%
13634
78%
**9
89%
Somchem MS200
<<locked>>
60%
12299
71%
**0
91%
[Vihtavuori 3N37]*
<<locked>>
69%
12415
71%
**2
81%
Vihtavuori N320
<<locked>>
61%
13837
79%
**9
100%
Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star
<<locked>>
60%
6933
40%
**2
100%
Vihtavuori N330
<<locked>>
60%
11487
66%
**6
97%
[Vihtavuori N340]*
<<locked>>
61%
11385
65%
**7
89%
[Vihtavuori N350]*
<<locked>>
70%
11893
68%
**9
80%

Start Load - Barrel Length: 5.50''

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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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