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So, if I may would any of you with XD’s see if the ammo is the same OAL after you chamber it? But I’ve been told by others I’ve told this to that I should either just open the lead in the barrel a little or to just buy a another barrel. After I then took and chambered 1 of those random rounds and when I removed it and measured it again, it measured 1.20.įWIW, I called Springfield and because it’s within SAAMI specs., to them, it’s fine. So, before chambering a round, I measured 6 random rounds from the 2 boxes of 25 rounds (3 random rounds from each box) and he Hornady ammo measured 1.280-1.285. XTP defense ammo, and after reading the above I decided to check and see if mine was as they said, short chambered. I have yet to reload for my service model XD and I currently have some Hornady factory ammo, their 200gr. I ask this because on the XD forums, I’ve read, and thus seen, a lot of people complain that XD’s are short-chambered. And yes, it meters extremely well.īut if I mat, Ed, or anyone else with an XD, prferrably the service model, ever measure both their reloads and factory ammo before chambering it and then take it out after chambering and measure it again? So what’s your favorite? Please leave your name and location (State, City) and perhaps I’ll use your load in the eBook!ĭecemGavin Reloading Blog 45 ACP, 45acp, eBook, Reloading Blog, Reloading Videos *Note that a 4.3 grain charge is below the Hornady manual’s recommendation of 5.0 grains starting, so you should validate that this charge is sufficient if loading for an automatic pistol

Hornady XTP 230 grain jacketed hollow point bullet.

Gavin’s “standard charge” load for 45 ACP: (use load data at your own risk) In fact, I have a Winchester W-231 powder charge that I can use in 9mm, 38 Special, 44 Special, and 45 ACP! It shoots well in all these applications, meters very well in my progressive powder measures, and for that reason it’s my favorite 45 ACP load!

What is a “standard charge” load? This is the ability to use a single powder and charge weight for multiple cartridges and loads. Some of the considerations that I like to focus on are: Accuracy, shootability, powder metering, and also “standard charge” loads are a plus.

I shoot 45 ACP mostly in my 1911 (Standard 5″ barrel). I got a lot of great ideas, and appreciate your feedback! Now, I’d like to ask you all a pointed question: what are your favorite “pet loads” for 45 ACP? Why are these your favorite loads? What is the application (defense, training, competition, etc)? Recently, I solicited your ideas for and eBook that I’m working on related to 45 ACP reloading.