.45 Half jkt, 220 gr...

[lefteye42]

.45 projectile. Sorry no picture. No load data in my 4 manuals. What is it, & how used?
I'm calling it "half jkt" lead nose flat point. Diameters: .450 @ jkt, .451 @ base of knurled lead "upper half", length is .645. These were a gift, but history unknown.
Appreciate some wisdom, so I know what I'm dealing with. Thanks

 

[Bfh_auto]

.45 projectile. Sorry no picture. No load data in my 4 manuals. What is it, & how used?
I'm calling it "half jkt" lead nose flat point. Diameters: .450 @ jkt, .451 @ base of knurled lead "upper half", length is .645. These were a gift, but history unknown.
Appreciate some wisdom, so I know what I'm dealing with. Thanks

Data will be similar to other bullets of the same weight.
The biggest danger is if you load using too low velocity and leave a jacket in the bore.
This is more prominent using pistol caliber carbines.
BTW. Giving the cartridge and firearm it's fired from allows for more accurate answers.

 

[murf]

and pics!

murf

 

[AJC1]

That weight would make me think 45acp but maybe a light 45 colt... does the bullet have a crimp canalure

 

[lefteye42]

I believe it's 45 ACP projectile, given the measurements. Just not able to find any data for a 220 gr bullet.
To be fired in .45 Glock, if I can find any load data.

 

[DocRock]

You may safely use 45 acp 230 plated load data. I say plated because without information on the jacket and any bonding, played data is likely to be slightly more conservative. Make up a dummy for a feed and plunk test based on .005" shorter COAL than 230 grs plated. You may have to seat longer. Should be fine.

 

[lefteye42]

Thanks all for advice. That clears my head on how to proceed.
I think I will just pass them on to a professional reloader I know.
I am just not one to "guess" my way into harm's way.

 

[AJC1]

Thanks all for advice. That clears my head on how to proceed.
I think I will just pass them on to a professional reloader I know.
I am just not one to "guess" my way into harm's way.

No guess work about it. You have good bullets use them in these trying times.