Load Data - Speer Gold Dot 45 ACP 230 gr JHP

[Trigger_Puller]

Does anyone have a current Speer Reloading Manual showing data for the 230 gr GD JHP?

My Lyman manual has the data for the 200 gr GDJHP and info that I've been able to find on the Web doesn't list the 230 gr GD JHP bullet specificaly. I'm trying to either duplicate the factory load that has a muzzle velocity of 890 fps and 404 fp of energy or a listed accuracy load. The closest I have found is the following:

COL: 1.200"
Powder: Unique
Charge Wgt.: 6.1 gr
Primer: CCI 300
Velocity: 950 fps
Energy: 461 fp
Barrel Length: 5"
Distance: 25 yds.
Group Size: 1.3"

Thanks in advance.

[Wayne Dobbs]

I can tell you that 6.1 grains of Unique isn't going to get you close to what you're looking for velocity wise. I would try to contact CCI/Speer and get data from the horse's mouth. They should be willing and able to help you.

[Trigger_Puller]

I contacted Speer Customer Support and asked if they could send me reloading data for 45 ACP. Within a couple of hours, they sent me copies of their latest reloading manual (#14) for 45 ACP in a pdf file. As a bonus, the test firearm was a Sig P220!

Turns out that a duplicate factory load for the 230 gr GD HP is:

Case: Remington
Trim-to Length: .888"
Primer: CCI 300
Powder: Power Pistol
Charge: 7.4 gr
COL: 1.200"
Velocity: 881 fps