45 colt

[Saskquatchewan]

Looking for mid range load data using HS6, 300gr cmj, 45 colt

 

[loadedround]

Check out Hodgdon's reloading site. They show loads for the 300 gr JHP bullets using HS-6 powder. See www.hodgdon.com The Speer Manual #14 also shows 300 gr 45 Colt loads. Hope this information will help you.

 

[eldon519]

What brand is the 300gr cmj? I don't think I've ever seen too many of those if I am right in understanding CMJ to be Complete Metal Jacket.

I do not know your level of experience and do not wish to insult your intelligence, but for caution's sake be sure it is not a solid copper bullet which would be much longer than a traditional jacketed lead bullet requiring deeper seating depth and a smaller powder charge.

 

[Saskquatchewan]

Thank you loadedround for your info, however I do go to hodgdon's site for other loads I've developed and they are a valuable resource but they don't list HS-6 powder for a MID range load higher than the cowboy saami pressures of 14000 CUP. They go straight to a hot rod powder like H-110 for the ruger listings. I've also followed John linebaugh suggestions for MID range data of 13gr HS-6 for 300gr cast bullets. I guess my main question would be, has anyone tried HS-6 for a 300gr jacketed bullet in 45 colt? I'll be launching them out of my Henry big boy lever and s&w 460v revolver so high end pressures are not a concern if I stay in a MID range listing.

 

[Saskquatchewan]

Eldon519, they are a 300 gr copper plated flat point cast bullet from Frontier, and yes I am aware of full copper bullets proper seating depths. The manufacturer is listing them as cmj. Check out their website. http://www.frontierbullets.co.za/cmj_bullets.html