N310 for .45 acp

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toehanus

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I picked up some vv n310 powder this past weekend to load some .45 acp. For lead bullets, they only had a load for 200 grain swc. I have 2 questions. 1. Will it be ok to load with a 200 lrn instead of the swc? 2. Does anybody know of a load with this powder for a 230 gr lrn? As you may have guessed, I have 200 gr and 230 gr lrn, but no swc. Thanks for your help!

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45 acp loads are pretty simple when you look at data not much difference in plated or cast load data.
start low and work up
Yes you can substitute one style lead bullet for another same weight.. at least i have and no issues at all.
for the 230gr plated i see load data starting at 3.7 and going to 4.2gr for 771fps. lead loads usually create less pressure for the same charge.
I usually start at the low and work up and look for accuracy and pressure/ tumble issues.

I have loaded 260gr lead loads in my 45acp up to 830fps best accuracy in the mid to upper 700 range though, bullseye powder.

I like my 45's. Have fun and be safe.
 

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I use N310 in my 45 ACPs all the time. Here are a few good loads.

Bullet: Star 185 gr. SWCHP Match
Powder: VihtaVuori N310 3.9 grs.
Primer: Federal 150
Case: CCI
LOAL: 1.220
Recoil Spring: 15 lbs (no buffer pad)

Bullet: Nosler 185 gr. JHP
Powder: VihtaVuori N310 4.45 grs.
Primer: Federal 150
Case: Federal
LOAL: 1.225
Recoil Spring: 15 lbs. (no buffer pad)

Bullet: Oregon Trail 200 gr. RNFP
Powder: VihtaVuori N310 4.45 grs.
Primer: Winchester Large Pistol
Case: Federal
LOAL: 1.190
Recoil Spring: 16 lbs (no buffer pad)

Bullet: Oregon Trail 200 gr. LSWC (H&G #68)
Powder: VihtaVuori N310 4.45 grs.
Primer: Fed 150
Case: Mixed
LOAL: 1.245
Recoil Spring: 16 lbs (no buffer pad)

Bullet: X-Treme 230 gr. RN Plated
Powder: VihtaVuori N310 3.9 grs.
Primer: Federal 150
Case: Federal
LOAL: 1.260
Average Velocity: 700.34 fps
Recoil Spring: 16 lbs (no buffer pad)
 
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