Originally Posted by gnoahhh
Originally Posted by Swifty52
Originally Posted by dla
No such thing. Bullseye was used in 45acp, but I'm not aware of the Military using Unique.


Never say no such thing.
2 loads for 230 grain ball 45 ACP developed for military use are attributed to Julian Hatcher, Bullseye and Unique. There was also a powder designated SR80 that was used.



SR-80 was the predecessor of SR-4759. A powder made in relatively large diameter, but stubby, stick form. Primary use was in reduced loads in large capacity cases. I guess it could've been used .in .45's but I can think of a lot of much better powders both then and now.


Hatcher/DuPont loads 45 ACP/Auto Rim

200 grain bullet 10.5 grains SR80 for 900 fps
230 grain 8.6 grains SR80 for 807 fps

Seems though that there was a powder from DuPont 3RSQ that was the primary 45 ACP powder 1913-1921.



Swifty