.45 Colt Load in a Henry - 200gr vs 250gr

[chanroc]

Hello All -

I just picked up a Henry Big Boy in the .45 Colt, to go with the Ruger Vaquero that I inherited from my Father. Not knowing too much about this round (other than it's fun to shoot), has anyone noticed a preference in bullet weight between the 200 gr and the 250 gr loads, with their 45 rifle/revolver? I'm not sure what the standard weight for this caliber is (e.g. - 158 gr for a .38 Special, 124 gr for the 9mm, or 230gr for the .45 ACP0. Is there a particular round that I should focus on or avoid, in the Henry? I'm just looking to kill paper targets and metal plates with this. Heck, I might even try SASS if I can find the right cowboy hat.

I would appreciate your thoughts on this. I'm somewhat a newbie with this caliber and I want to avoid any stupid mistakes. Thanks!

 

[two gun charlie]

no pics ?!

 

[USSR]

The traditional load for the .45 Colt consists of a 250-255gr bullet. That being said, if you intend to participate in SASS, you will probably be better served by a lighter bullet at a quite low velocity.

Don

 

[LeftyTSGC]

Depending on your sights that came with your Henry, Learn the difference of trajectory of a 200gr vs 250gr round. Most of those rifles are sighted in at 50yds with 250-255gr bullet. A lighter round will shoot higher.

I have a 1873 repo (Uberti) in .45Colt and I use 250gr in the rifle and 200gr in my revolver. I am dead on at 100yds with my Leveraction rifle using a 250gr bullet.

Just my 2 cents worth. What ever works for you is what you want. We can only provide the info on what we personnaly like.

Lefty

 

[jerrard]

I have Uberti SAA and Henry Big Boy both in 45 Colt. I load a 200 gr cast with
Win 231 and Hornaday 250 gr XTP with 2400. Use in in both guns. I would like to play with loading a 300 gr for the Henry.

 

[Johnnypb]

Powder??

What kind/brand powder are you all using for .45LC reloads?

 

[USSR]

What kind/brand powder are you all using for .45LC reloads?

A fast shotgun powder (700X, Solo 1000, etc.) for light loads, Unique and HS-6 for moderate loads, and 2400 for heavy loads.

Don

 

[Crunchy Frog]

You should try SASS shooting.

Little known factoid: You don't have to wear a hat unless you sign up for Classic Cowboy or B-Western categories?