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Load data for .45 Glock Auto Pistol + .451 | 230gr | Hornady FMJ FP

Recommended Powder(s): Hodgdon Universal, Vihtavuori N330

.45 Glock Auto Pistol + .451 | 230gr | Hornady FMJ FP

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.451 | 230gr | Hornady FMJ FP
Manufacturer SKU:
45187
Bullet Weight:
230gr | 14.9g
Bullet Diameter:
0.451" | 11.46mm
Bullet Length:
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Caliber:
.45 Glock Auto Pistol load data
Case Length (l3):
0.759" | 19.3mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
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Seated Depth:
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Shank Seated Depth:
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Case Capacity:
22.3 Grains of Water | 1.45 cm³
Primer Size:
Small Pistol (SP)
Max. allowed Pressure:
18855 psi | 1300 bar
LID:
LID_B2861_C733
Last updated:
2025-01-01

Load data for 0 loads in caliber .45 Glock Auto Pistol with .451 | 230gr | Hornady FMJ FP bullet and 0 powders such as Hodgdon Universal, Vihtavuori N330. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
Alliant BE-86
<<locked>>
70%
16563
88%
**3
100%
Alliant Herco
<<locked>>
86%
16665
88%
**6
95%
Alliant UNIQUE
<<locked>>
71%
16172
86%
**3
94%
Baschieri & Pellagri 103 Pistol
<<locked>>
65%
16839
89%
**6
100%
Hodgdon Universal
<<locked>>
65%
16621
88%
**6
99%
Hodgdon CFE Pistol
<<locked>>
68%
16752
89%
**0
99%
Lovex S020
<<locked>>
66%
16172
86%
**0
96%
Maxam CSB 2
<<locked>>
75%
16737
89%
**9
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 12
<<locked>>
64%
16882
90%
**6
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 20
<<locked>>
77%
16665
88%
**6
97%
[Rottweil P 806]*
<<locked>>
94%
16897
90%
**4
85%
Somchem MP200
<<locked>>
66%
16795
89%
**0
93%
[Vihtavuori 3N37]*
<<locked>>
77%
16853
89%
**9
87%
Vihtavuori N330
<<locked>>
70%
16708
89%
**6
100%
Vihtavuori N340
<<locked>>
71%
16360
87%
**0
94%
[Vihtavuori N350]*
<<locked>>
80%
16766
89%
**9
87%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 5.50''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
Alliant BE-86
<<locked>>
68%
15664
83%
**7
100%
Alliant Herco
<<locked>>
80%
14533
77%
**3
92%
Alliant UNIQUE
<<locked>>
67%
14359
76%
**3
92%
Baschieri & Pellagri 103 Pistol
<<locked>>
64%
15969
85%
**3
100%
Hodgdon Universal
<<locked>>
63%
15563
83%
**7
99%
Hodgdon CFE Pistol
<<locked>>
66%
15911
84%
**0
98%
Lovex S020
<<locked>>
64%
15142
80%
**7
95%
Maxam CSB 2
<<locked>>
68%
13750
73%
**3
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 12
<<locked>>
60%
14678
78%
**0
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 20
<<locked>>
70%
14054
75%
**0
94%
[Rottweil P 806]*
<<locked>>
86%
13155
70%
**2
80%
Somchem MP200
<<locked>>
64%
15751
84%
**7
92%
[Vihtavuori 3N37]*
<<locked>>
72%
14344
76%
**7
84%
Vihtavuori N330
<<locked>>
66%
14707
78%
**7
99%
Vihtavuori N340
<<locked>>
69%
15635
83%
**3
94%
[Vihtavuori N350]*
<<locked>>
74%
14402
76%
**7
84%

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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