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.45 Win. Mag.

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Caliber Description

Popular Load Recipes

- Bullet: 185 gr JHP; Powder: 12.0 gr HS6; Primer: Large Pistol; OAL: 1.275"; Velocity: ~1,350 fps
- Bullet: 200 gr FMJ; Powder: 10.0 gr Unique; Primer: Large Pistol; OAL: 1.240"; Velocity: ~1,200 fps
- Bullet: 230 gr FMJ; Powder: 9.0 gr Power Pistol; Primer: Large Pistol; OAL: 1.260"; Velocity: ~1,100 fps
- Bullet: 200 gr JHP; Powder: 16.5 gr AA #9; Primer: Large Pistol; OAL: 1.240"; Velocity: ~1,370 fps
- Bullet: 230 gr JHP; Powder: 14.5 gr AA #9; Primer: Large Pistol; OAL: 1.270"; Velocity: ~1,130 fps
- Bullet: 185 gr JHP; Powder: 14.0 gr Blue Dot; Primer: Large Pistol; OAL: 1.250"; Velocity: ~1,300 fps
- Bullet: 200 gr FMJ; Powder: 14.0 gr Blue Dot; Primer: Large Pistol; OAL: 1.240"; Velocity: ~1,200 fps
- Bullet: 230 gr FMJ; Powder: 10.0 gr Unique; Primer: Large Pistol; OAL: 1.260"; Velocity: ~1,050 fps

*All data should be cross-checked with official load manuals. Start at 10% below listed maximum and work up, watching for pressure signs.*

Cost per Reloaded Round

Technical Specifications

Safety Standard / Application

C.I.P. / Revolver / Pistol Caliber

Most Suitable Bullet Weights

158 - 293 Grains

Case Capacity / Average Charge

38 Grains of Water / 13.1 Grains

Average Muzzle Velocity / Energy

1299 fps / 814 ft-lbf

Case Length / Max. C.O.L

1.198'' / 1.575''

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