How many reloads for .45 with 1lb powder? - The Firearms Forum

WildcatFan · 10-28-2009, 10:23 AM

I would just be reloading for target loads - how many cartridges could I get out of a pound of powder? Trying to see what a round of 100 reloads would cost just for materials to get the "break-even" on entering the world of reloading. I know, I'll have to add in press, dies, etc. in my calculation.

Snakedriver · 10-28-2009, 11:02 AM

7,000 grains to the pound. So, divide 7,000 by the amount of grains in your .45 load and you'll have a rough estimate on the number of rounds per pound.

res45 · 10-28-2009, 02:39 PM

A handy little chart you can print out and put in your reloading log for quick reference.

http://www.reloadbench.com/gloss/grain.html

JLA · 10-28-2009, 03:51 PM

try this link... gives you the cost per round...http://www.handloads.com/calc/loadingCosts.asp

Gearheadpyro · 10-28-2009, 06:08 PM

Neat link JLA, figuring 10 loads for a piece of .308 brass I'm coming up with $.50 per shot. Now I get to hear the cash register every time I pull the trigger. lol

res45 · 10-28-2009, 06:29 PM

If you have XL or Open office you may like these two spread sheets. I uploaded them to the server.

Reloading cost spread sheet.
http://www.mediafire.com/?mrubgymmkjl

Reloading Log spread Sheet
http://www.mediafire.com/?ndnlngmy52g

Enjoy

WildcatFan · 10-29-2009, 04:58 PM

Great info, thanks guys!

Keystone · 10-31-2009, 10:30 AM

That is some great information.

t1guyton1 · 12-04-2009, 11:37 AM

Excellent spreadsheets! I have often wondered but never took the time to figure out.

thanks!

muddober · 12-04-2009, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snakedriver

7,000 grains to the pound. So, divide 7,000 by the amount of grains in your .45 load and you'll have a rough estimate on the number of rounds per pound.

Seven grains of Unique (my pet load) with a 230 grain cast bullet means 1000 rounds loaded from one pound of powder.

Bruce FLinch · 12-05-2009, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muddober

Seven grains of Unique (my pet load) with a 230 grain cast bullet means 1000 rounds loaded from one pound of powder.

That's a pretty healthy load. I think I'm loading about 6.4 g w/ a jacketed 230. I make major power factor.
& your calculation was excellant, as was your grammer!

muddober · 12-05-2009, 01:53 PM

I have never been one to load much other than warmer loads until I got my hands on one of those 500 S&W magnums. I down load for it because it is no fun to shoot a 400 grain bulet at 1700 fps, instead I now shoot 350 Jacketed at about 1500, which is plenty for a hand gun.

I see you don't live very far away so if you ever get over Reno way and would like to go shooting send me a PM.

Ron

zkovach · 12-05-2009, 05:21 PM

awesome calculaters guys thanks!!!!

Bruce FLinch · 12-05-2009, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muddober

I have never been one to load much other than warmer loads until I got my hands on one of those 500 S&W magnums. I down load for it because it is no fun to shoot a 400 grain bulet at 1700 fps, instead I now shoot 350 Jacketed at about 1500, which is plenty for a hand gun.

I see you don't live very far away so if you ever get over Reno way and would like to go shooting send me a PM.

Ron

Thanks for the invite, Ron!

I shot my Brothers S&W 460 Mag this past summer. Not as punishing as the 44 mag I've shot. But don't think I'd shoot 50 in one session!

10-28-2009, 10:23 AM	#1
WildcatFan V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 68	How many reloads for .45 with 1lb powder? I would just be reloading for target loads - how many cartridges could I get out of a pound of powder? Trying to see what a round of 100 reloads would cost just for materials to get the "break-even" on entering the world of reloading. I know, I'll have to add in press, dies, etc. in my calculation. __________________ These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. -Thomas Payne- -->

10-28-2009, 11:02 AM	#2
Snakedriver Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SW. Florida Posts: 1,219	Re: How many reloads for .45 with 1lb powder? 7,000 grains to the pound. So, divide 7,000 by the amount of grains in your .45 load and you'll have a rough estimate on the number of rounds per pound. __________________ Fear is a reaction..........Courage is a decision

10-28-2009, 02:39 PM	#3
res45 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 182	Re: How many reloads for .45 with 1lb powder? A handy little chart you can print out and put in your reloading log for quick reference. http://www.reloadbench.com/gloss/grain.html

10-28-2009, 03:51 PM	#4
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,308	Re: How many reloads for .45 with 1lb powder? try this link... gives you the cost per round...http://www.handloads.com/calc/loadingCosts.asp __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

10-28-2009, 06:08 PM	#5
Gearheadpyro V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 110	Re: How many reloads for .45 with 1lb powder? Neat link JLA, figuring 10 loads for a piece of .308 brass I'm coming up with $.50 per shot. Now I get to hear the cash register every time I pull the trigger. lol __________________ www.southernmarksman.com Owner of & Chief Instructor for The Southern Marksman, LLC NRA Life Member, NRA CRSO, Multi-Discipline NRA Certified Instructor

10-28-2009, 06:29 PM	#6
res45 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 182	Re: How many reloads for .45 with 1lb powder? If you have XL or Open office you may like these two spread sheets. I uploaded them to the server. Reloading cost spread sheet. http://www.mediafire.com/?mrubgymmkjl Reloading Log spread Sheet http://www.mediafire.com/?ndnlngmy52g Enjoy

10-29-2009, 04:58 PM	#7
WildcatFan V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 68	Re: How many reloads for .45 with 1lb powder? Great info, thanks guys! __________________ These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. -Thomas Payne-

10-31-2009, 10:30 AM	#8
Keystone V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portageville, MO. Posts: 106	Re: How many reloads for .45 with 1lb powder? That is some great information.

12-04-2009, 11:37 AM	#9
t1guyton1 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 12	Re: How many reloads for .45 with 1lb powder? Excellent spreadsheets! I have often wondered but never took the time to figure out. thanks!

12-05-2009, 01:53 PM	#12
muddober Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,436	Re: How many reloads for .45 with 1lb powder? I have never been one to load much other than warmer loads until I got my hands on one of those 500 S&W magnums. I down load for it because it is no fun to shoot a 400 grain bulet at 1700 fps, instead I now shoot 350 Jacketed at about 1500, which is plenty for a hand gun. I see you don't live very far away so if you ever get over Reno way and would like to go shooting send me a PM. Ron

12-05-2009, 05:21 PM	#13
zkovach Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,005	Re: How many reloads for .45 with 1lb powder? awesome calculaters guys thanks!!!!