45 Special Case Capacity

[Tascosa Joe]

I am sure you all have covered it before, but what is the case capacity of the .45 Special with a 200 gr bullet?  I know there are differences between brands of BP but if someone has a rough estimate I would appreciate it.

Thanks,
T-Joe

[Dick Dastardly]

With a 200 grain J/P 45 bullet, 1.3cc gives a real nice compressed load of FFFg Genuine Powder.

DD-MDA

[Jefro]

Well that's gonna vary from between the different brands and lot numbers. I like 1/16"-1/8" compression with the BL 200gr J/P. Check out DJ's Photo Illustration in the Dark Arts. Adjust your powder measure to the desired compression and start loading. Good Luck
DJ's Photo Illustration How to Determine Compression

Jefro Relax-Enjoy

From the research and development center (my garage). 1/16"-1/8" compression using Lee dippers. Like Dick said, the 1.3cc dipper will work for both, just a little more compression with 200gr J/P.
Goex 3f
1.3cc dipper carded off = 18.4gr.........Great for the 150gr EPP-UG
1.0cc dipper heaping = 15.2gr............Great for the 200gr J/P  (Lee Auto Disk #1.18cc)

Schuetzen 3f
1.3cc dipper carded off = 19.5gr.........Great for the 150gr EPP-UG
1.0cc dipper heaping = 16.2gr............Great for the 200gr J/P    (Lee Auto Disk #1.18cc)

[Tascosa Joe]

Thanks to all.  I suppose I will stick with my .45 Colt and Schofield cases.