J_McLeod
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A friend lent me his Ruger Single Action .45 Colt along with permission to load for it. I've never even shot this caliber, so It'll be something new to me and I have some questions.
Can I use the same bullets as for 45 ACP? Looks like both can use a 200gr.
Does it need a heavy crimp, or any at all?
Hodgdon has two sets of Data for the 45 Colt, but my powders (HP-38 and HS-6) are only listed in the light loadings for the original models. Is there any data that would take those two powders between 14,000 and the 30,000 listed as max for the Ruger? I'm not looking to start of by hot rodding it, just thinking ahead.
Would you start with HS-6, HP-38 or Longshot?
Can I use the same bullets as for 45 ACP? Looks like both can use a 200gr.
Does it need a heavy crimp, or any at all?
Hodgdon has two sets of Data for the 45 Colt, but my powders (HP-38 and HS-6) are only listed in the light loadings for the original models. Is there any data that would take those two powders between 14,000 and the 30,000 listed as max for the Ruger? I'm not looking to start of by hot rodding it, just thinking ahead.
Would you start with HS-6, HP-38 or Longshot?