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Even a simple low pressure load that gives only 1000 fps with a 300 grain cast bullet gives over 660 ft.lbs of muzzle energy...so the Winchesters and the Marlins in normal actions give plenty of power. Powder That is meant for .45 Colt. I am in no way an expert, but those velocities with a 300 gr. Reffering to a new Cimarron Model 1892 w/ 24in barrel. We were soon shooting 300-grain bullets at 1,200 fps from a 7.5-inch-barreled Ruger revolver. boolit seem somewhat extreme for an old Colt. Most people use 18.5 grains of 2400 as a max. Trail Boss is new for the .45 ACP, but it shoots very well with a lead bullet (you can use jacketed also) and is quite mild but works the slide well in loads I have tested so far. im leaning towards the ruger blackhawk bisley 45 long cot 5.5 barrel. It can be used down to the midrange of about 900 fps with the 300 cast. (includes Blackhawk, Super Blackhawk, all pre-2005 Vaquero, Bisley, Redhawk) These Heavy .45 Colt +P loads are NOT intended for the New Model Vaquero (small frame). The almost standard bullet is the 230 grain round nose (lead, jacketed or plated), since it feeds so well in autos. I also shoot 8.5 grains of Unique with 250-255 grain lead bullets from my Colt New Service. They are available coated or uncoated. TCFP bullet: .776" A database of .45 Colt handloads. LoadData.com is a powerful search engine that allows you to search an ever-expanding database of loads. SAAMI pressures for STANDARD .45 Colt is 14,000 PSI MAXIMUM, but for Ruger Blackhawk and T/C, levels in the 20,000 to 25,000 range are considered more the norm. Evening Gentlemen I'm at it again , trying for something different . Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. Become a Load Data member, access over 302,820 load recipies. wonder if anyone can attest to this. That data is from 2000 ish. Most 300 grain bullets have a longer bearing surface than 250 grain so accordingly. Zac0419 was kind enough to send a pdf copy! data **includes new A-Tip® Match load data; 338 Lapua Mag 270 gr. Find what you need in four easy steps. Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data. I never see much +P data for Unique other than pushing a 250-260gr bullet. All the loads are developed by the staff of Handloader magazine and the archives of Handloader and Rifle magazines. I'll head downstairs to bench and manuals in a bit and look and see what I can find, but what powder options do you have or want to stay with ? The mold in question is an MP .454-297 which throws a 300 grain LFN-GC style slug. GMX® 30-06 Springfield 125 gr. Bullet Type Primer. Remember a medium load of 1600 fps for a 300 grain bullet from a 45 long Colt rifle at acceptable pressure with the right powders...and that can give 1700+ lbs of muzzle punch...!!!! There are a wide range of bullet styles and weights available for the cartridge, it’s a delight for any reloader. So obviously I need to load to the second cannelure, closer to the meplat. I have used 300 plus grain bullets regularly in my 4 colt blackhawk. A 300 grain hardcast LFNGC fron Cast Performance over 20 grains of H-110 in PMC or Starline cases gives me 1040 fps out of my .45 Colt Blackhawk 4 5/8ths inch and 1100 or so out of my 5 1/2 inch Redhawk and Bisley Vaquero and a little more than 1170 out of my 7 1/2 inch Blackhawk. Never had a problem. A couple of years ago Brian Pearce wrote a article on the 45-270-SAA bullet that generally weighs in at 285gr and he had loads for std pressure, 20K, and Ruger only levels with that bullet. Bull-X now has a 300 grain flat-nosed bullet available for the .45 Colt with two crimp grooves to adjust the loading to fit the length of the cylinder. CHARGE TABLE FOR 45/70GOVERNMENT (.457/.458 dia. Everyone tells me the 45 Colt will do better with heavier bullets. Per my calculations, penetration in gelatin would have been perhaps 20 percent greater." Buffalo Bore loads their ammunition up to maximum SAAMI specifications, which delivers devastating performance on a wide range of game. Like I mentioned, I'm really going for safe and accurate mostly. ALL 135 gr 160 gr 180 gr 185 gr 200 gr 210 gr 215 gr 225 gr 230 gr 240 gr 250 gr 255 gr 260 gr 300 gr 320 gr 325 gr 335 gr 360 gr 395 gr. 300 Savage Load Data; 308 Winchester Load Data; 30 Thompson Center Load Data; ... Load Data; 45 Colt (Ruger & T/C Contender & Encore) Load Data; Cartridge Data; Components by Caliber; Nosler Home; Load Data. These Heavy .45 Colt +P loads are safe in all LARGE FRAME Ruger revolvers. Thanks, Fowler. of H-110 for stiffer loads and have some Unique on order. 5.0-6.0 grains with 250-260 grain bullet in .45 Colt case for "Cowboy Load" 6.0-7.0 grains with 260-270-grain bullet in .45 Colt case for "full charge" load. I know its a slightly lighter bullet but it would give you some good starting places for your loads at different levels. 300 Blackout 135 gr. Click here to remove banner ads from this forum. Yes you can. bullets is still in the ballpark, or if I need to reduce even further. I did just acquire a large bucket of Power Pistol based off some of the things I've read here and in Brian Pearce's writings. For use in the Colt Single Action Army or replicas from EMF or Cimarron, I use this new heavyweight with 7.5 grains of Hodgdon's Universal or 15.0 grains of their H4227 for right at 750 to 800 feet per second. The jacket on the bullet is heavier than the Speer 300 grain JSP. They look more like loads for modern Blackhawks. Here are some measurements I made: Length of 300 gr. I have all the H100 load data I need and thats fine, but I really like the idea of using 2400 as well. 300 Savage Load Data; 308 Winchester Load Data; 30 Thompson Center Load Data; 30-06 Springfield Load Data; 300 Ruger Compact Magnum (RCM) Load Data; ... 45 Colt (Single Action Army & Replicas) Load Data; 45 Colt (Ruger & T/C Contender & Encore) Load Data; Cartridge Data; Components by Caliber; Nosler Home; Load Data. Bullets from other manufacturers may not produce equivalent pressure or velocities; therefore, it is not recommended that this data be used with components other than as listed. The .45 Silhouette is a 300 grain truncated cone bullet, with two crimp groves so it can fit in a Colt SAA sized frame, or be seated further out in large-frame Ruger revolvers for added powder capacity. I have a lb. 4.5-5.0 grains with 230-240-grain bullet in the .45 Schofield case. … Accuracy went up, and ES/SD went down as I went up in charge. Research done conferms up to a 50,000 psi tolerance, but I would like to keep it under 25,000. It does not mock flesh and bone, but neither does the gelatin some put so much faith in. The .45 Colt can be loaded down to soft-shooting cowboy loads, or pushed to the limit for heavy hunting applications. Please Login or Register. Powder Bul Weight C.O.L. Velocity is 844 fps. I run the Leadheads 310 at about the same speeds with one grain less of powder. 15grs of bullet mass wont spike pressures greatly unless you are redlining loads. Reloading Data For The .45 Colt The .45 Colt with Lee Precision Data is a very popular load. I would think a good WLNGC would work just as well... and the 300 grain weight isn't really necessary but will certainly penetrate enough. They’re designed to thump steel plates at a distance, and have a Brinell 18 hardness. FTX® 308 Winchester 125 gr. Welcome Guest. (Much less a chamber) This is a bullet typically loaded in 45 Colt and or the 454 Casull I don't know if my manuals are out of date or what, but after looking through my Lyman, Speer, and Hodgdon manuals, I can't seem to find any 300 grainers that aren't jacketed. stevemb. I have never seen “published” load data for 300 grain 0.452” bullets in the 45ACP Probably because the bullets will not fit with the internal taper of the ACP case dimensions and still meet the maximum COL of 1.275” for cycling through a magazine. I'm boring too. I have found excelent results with 300 grain loads especially at longer ranges. I probably will try a 17 grain starter load and work up to 19 grains for a sweet spot. I have Lyman showing a Ruger & TC Only load for the #454190 250gr with 11.5 gr as MAX load with a velocity of 1185 out of 10" TC. A load of 20.0 grains of this powder with the Laser Cast 300 grain bullet in WW .45 cases with Fed 155 primers was tested at Pala on 7-13-02 to no avail. My bullet of choice is the Hornady 300 XTP/Hp. Below you will find reloading data associated with the .45 Colt in different variations with different powder variants for loading and bullet types. An accurate cartridge, the .45 Colt loaded with good 250-grain bullets is no slouch on big game. To load or advocate loading the.45 Colt cartridge to even higher pressure would appear to be irresponsible. A 57% overload is a lot, more than a proof load! There were no 45 Colt heavyweight bullets available at the time, so we sized down 300-grain 45-70 bullets in several stages, going from around 0.460 inch to 0.452 inch. I spent all last summer finding a 240 load for my SRH ( in 45C )now think I'll try the 300 XTP. Well, if I can safely wring 1000 fps from the flattop and 1100-1200 from the Bisley, I'll be happy. Min Charge Max Charge Optimal Charge Bullet Make Bullet Type I lost most of my loading data in Ivan, ... For a "thumper" load put 21 grs of WW296 under a Hornady 300 gr XTP and show the 44mag fans how it's done. I collected a number of favorite .45 ACP loads, mostly cast bullet loads, and began the test. GMX® 300 PRC 178-250 gr. I had the same issues as you as to finding load data. Hey guys, I'm looking into making up some hunting loads for my 1892 45 Colt. Much higher then you see today. What are you looking for performance wise? also I like 9gr of unique/universal for the toasty loads I like h110 start at 23gr, www.riflemagazine.com/magazine/PDF/HL%20246partial.pdf, www.customsixguns.com/writings/dissolving_the_myth.htm. 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