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Load data for .45 Glock Auto Pistol + .451 | 185gr | Nosler Custom Competition

Recommended Powder(s): Hodgdon Universal, Vihtavuori N330

.45 Glock Auto Pistol + .451 | 185gr | Nosler Custom Competition

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.451 | 185gr | Nosler Custom Competition
Manufacturer SKU:
44847
Bullet Weight:
185gr | 12.0g
Bullet Diameter:
0.451" | 11.46mm
Bullet Length:
0.530" | 13.5mm
Caliber:
.45 Glock Auto Pistol load data
Case Length (l3):
0.759" | 19.3mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
1.119" | 28.4mm
Seated Depth:
0.170" | 4.3mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.170" | 4.3mm
Case Capacity:
22.3 Grains of Water | 1.45 cm³
Primer Size:
Small Pistol (SP)
Max. allowed Pressure:
18855 psi | 1300 bar
LID:
LID_B4201_C733
Last updated:
2025-01-01

Load data for 46 loads in caliber .45 Glock Auto Pistol with .451 | 185gr | Nosler Custom Competition bullet and 23 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
[Accurate No. 2]*
<<locked>>
64%
16056
85%
**1
89%
Accurate Solo 1250
<<locked>>
69%
16070
85%
**1
98%
Alliant UNIQUE
<<locked>>
71%
16462
87%
**37
93%
Baschieri & Pellagri 100
<<locked>>
65%
16897
90%
**1
100%
Hodgdon Universal 👍
<<locked>>
64%
16810
89%
**17
99%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
93%
8934
47%
**8
99%
Lovex S020
<<locked>>
64%
15650
83%
**01
95%
Maxam CSB 1
<<locked>>
71%
16186
86%
**4
98%
Maxam CSB 2
<<locked>>
71%
15490
82%
**24
100%
Maxam CSB 3
<<locked>>
64%
15548
82%
**1
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
92%
7673
41%
**2
94%
ReloadSwiss RS 20
<<locked>>
74%
16085
85%
**47
95%
SNPE Vectan A0
<<locked>>
71%
16520
88%
**4
92%
SNPE Vectan BA 9
<<locked>>
64%
16708
89%
**4
97%
[SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2]*
<<locked>>
78%
16520
88%
**07
83%
SNPE Vectan BA9 1/2
<<locked>>
64%
15867
84%
**4
98%
Somchem MP200
<<locked>>
63%
15867
84%
**01
91%
Somchem MS200
<<locked>>
68%
16926
90%
**14
94%
[Vihtavuori 3N37]*
<<locked>>
74%
16070
85%
**37
85%
Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star
<<locked>>
87%
16418
87%
**5
100%
Vihtavuori N330 👍
<<locked>>
68%
16244
86%
**33
99%
Vihtavuori N340
<<locked>>
70%
16534
88%
**17
93%
[Vihtavuori N350]*
<<locked>>
79%
16795
89%
**47
86%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 5.50''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
[Accurate No. 2]*
<<locked>>
60%
14562
77%
**2
87%
Accurate Solo 1250
<<locked>>
62%
13024
69%
**2
96%
[Alliant UNIQUE]*
<<locked>>
61%
12459
66%
**2
88%
Baschieri & Pellagri 100
<<locked>>
62%
15200
81%
**5
100%
Hodgdon Universal
<<locked>>
61%
15273
81%
**1
98%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
80%
7034
37%
**9
97%
Lovex S020
<<locked>>
61%
14112
75%
**1
93%
Maxam CSB 1
<<locked>>
60%
11980
64%
**3
94%
Maxam CSB 2
<<locked>>
61%
11342
60%
**9
99%
Maxam CSB 3
<<locked>>
60%
13895
74%
**2
99%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
79%
6295
33%
**3
91%
[ReloadSwiss RS 20]*
<<locked>>
61%
11284
60%
**9
89%
[SNPE Vectan A0]*
<<locked>>
61%
12502
66%
**9
88%
SNPE Vectan BA 9
<<locked>>
61%
15331
81%
**8
95%
[SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2]*
<<locked>>
72%
14098
75%
**5
80%
SNPE Vectan BA9 1/2
<<locked>>
60%
14228
75%
**2
96%
[Somchem MP200]*
<<locked>>
60%
14547
77%
**8
89%
Somchem MS200
<<locked>>
61%
14040
74%
**8
91%
[Vihtavuori 3N37]*
<<locked>>
69%
13663
72%
**1
81%
Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star
<<locked>>
61%
8644
46%
**8
100%
Vihtavuori N330
<<locked>>
61%
13285
70%
**8
98%
[Vihtavuori N340]*
<<locked>>
60%
12415
66%
**2
88%
[Vihtavuori N350]*
<<locked>>
70%
13082
69%
**5
81%

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.

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