45 colt

Hello. Now I can preserve my original Colt SAA (.38-40) and eventually wear out this new El Patron in .45 Colt. I really wanted a Pietta, but could not find any in France right now, except in .357. I almost went for it, would have if I didn't already own a 586. My first Pietta SAA had a timing...

Does anyone know what threading size the lanyard ring screw has on this gun? I wanted to replace the white finish ring for a blued one. I have a pietta 1851 ring in a drawer somewhere, and I am hoping that will work. The part looks similar to the style of the Webley ring, but that can't be...

I’m going to start out with I wasn’t sure whether to post this in reloading or hunting forum but I’m looking more for a technical answer so I came to you gentlemen. I purchased at an estate auction for a good price Missouri Bullet Company 500ct .452 255gr SWC Hi-Tek coated bullets. Box claims...

I have recently acquired a Ruger Blackhawk Flat Top (2 scew) in 45 Colt. I would like to use it for hunting, primarily whitetail. Now from previous experience with a Ruger .357 Mag the sights while durable and rugged are just that, rugged. The front post darn near covers a target at 100...

I’m looking at getting a Vaquero. I prefer to shoot 255 to 335 grain bullets at 900 to 1200 fps. I’m thinking both the shortest and longest Vaquero will both shoot high. Stainless steel. What load is the standard front sight regulated to? What options do I have to make POI = POA at 25 yards...

I am new to reloading. I use a RCBS Rock Chucker. So far I've only loaded some 9mm. I got everything from a guy that was getting out of reloading. Amongst everything was a box of Hornady 45cal 250gr XPS. I thought I would load some (haven't yet) for my Judge. I ordered some once fired brass (qty...

I need some help with load data that's not in the Western Powders loading data book. I am loading 45 Colt and I'm using Missouri Bullet Company Cowboy #1 bullets. They are powder coated lead bullets and 250 grains. The load data for Accurate #5 only has plated bullets for 250 grain and lead...

Recently it came to me while mulling over the expenses of getting the .45 colt/.45 acp redhawk and eventually getting a .454 super red hawk cylinder for it, versus getting the super alaskan and eventually getting Hamilton Bowen to put a 4.25" standard redhawk barrel on the gun, that I could...

With a couple 45 colt companions for company. This lever is a takedown model.

I am beginning to load 45 Colt for a Ruger New Vaquero. All the data I see shows velocities obtained from a 7.5" barrel SAA. I would like to get about 850 fps from a 250 grain Hornaday XTP from my 5.5" barrel but max loads show 900 ish from 7.5" barrels. Any ideas on where to get data for 5.5"...

I have a Rossi Puma 45 Colt chopped off to 11" and suppressed with an Osprey and I'm having a hard time figuring out load data for 300 gr Hornady XTP ( I can't use lead because of the Osprey ) in the 1000 to 1050 fps range. The available data that I've found is either too slow or high pressure...

I recently purchased a conversion cylinder from Howell Old West Conversions and have been very impressed with the quality of the cylinder and the company's service. I ordered it on a Thursday and had it in my hand the following Monday. The cylinder is for my 2016 Pietta 1858 and it is a true...

OK, I am an old reloader. However I have a new 410/45 Colt Taurus Judge. Has anyone experimented with heavy (300 grain) 45 Colt loads in the judge? TIA Bob