Don McDowell
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Never did chrono that 8 grs of 231, but it shot reasonably well,just not enough better than 9 grs of unigue to make the switch..
So, simple logic tells you that a less than 10% increase will not more than double the pressure. Sometimes ya just got to use your head.
Simple logic tells us that you can load H110 down, but it's not true.
There are powders that give strange results above or below a proven point or suddenly need a boost from a magnum primer.
When is one qualified to second guess the data?
In the case of the .45 Colt, there are loads that are designed for old and weak designs, and then there are loads that are suitable for strong, modern designs such as the large frame Rugers.
Haxby - Nosler #4 shows a max of 10 gr 231 with their 250 gr jhp
Speer #13 shows 10.5 gr 231 with a Speer 260 gr jhp, 1079 fps fom a 7.5" Blackwawk.
Would it be especially good to have for heavy .45 Colt loads (I have a Redhawk)?
You did:Unless I missed something in the OPs description, many of you are ASSUMING that any Ruger in 45 Colt is the larger framed model rated for the higher pressures.
My 45 Colt New Model Blackhawk is not the larger framed model and as such, is not rated for the max loads.
I've got a 2013 Lipsey's .45 convertible that is built on a medium frame and it is not recommended for max loads.You did:
Are you sure? I thought the New Models (I have one in .44 Special) were only in .357 and .44 Special....?
I've got a 2013 Lipsey's .45 convertible that is built on a medium frame and it is not recommended for max loads.
Keep it rolling guys. I am following this thread with great interest. I have just finished collecting all the dies, brass, bullets, etc to reload the 45 Colt. I don't want to load the first one until I feel relatively safe in what I am doing. What started me on my quest was the desire to shoot them in my 6.6" Judge. I shot a 50 round box of 250 grain storebought Magtech's through it the other day and the leading in the cylinder and barrel was excessive to say the least. I am already seriously thinking of setting the Judge aside and getting a BlackHawk.