Looking for 45Colt data

[Ruger_Nut]

I just lucked into some brass and some Hornady 250gr XTP bullets.
Anyone have a favorite formula for this? I have no 45Colt loads as of yet, so I need a good starting point.

Thanks in advance.......

 

[RPCVYemen]

My own suggestion would be to pick up the Hornady (or other) manual instead of trusting any loads anyone gives you on the 'Net. My guess is that the stuff in the published manuals has been pretty rigorously checked.

Mike

 

[Slamfire]

Are you looking for "hot" loads, in something like a Freedom Arms revolver, a Ruger Redhawk, or a "standard" load in a "N" Smith?

I don't load hot loads, because I don't have any magnum revolvers in 45 LC.

For all my loads, 250 to 255 grain JHP, LRN, or LSWC, 8.0 to 8.5 grains Unique. Any case, any primer. Velocities will be between 800 fps to 875 fps.

This is an accurate load, a powerful load, but is not so overpowerful that it is still appropriate for a self defense load.

 

[Desert Dog]

What SlamFire1 said... Unique is excellent for 250 gr. bullets in 45 Colt.

 

[Walkalong]

Unique is excellent for 250 gr. bullets in 45 Colt

So is Universal Clays.

 

[ball3006]

Buy a reloading manual.......

anyone that reloads without one is foolish.......chris3

 

[trueblue1776]

Here is a reliable load publication FOR FREE (whooopie!)

http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp

 

[GaryL]

Don't use AA#9 if you plan for anything less than a magnum load. You'll get unburnt powder.
I did some loads with 6gr of Red Dot - that is supposed to be 'the' cowboy load, according to some old timers I know. I thought they were pretty mild.

 

[CZ57]

But, since you're handle is Ruger_Nut, and you have the 250 gr. XTP; I use them also, Try this: http://www.accuratepowder.com/data/...al(11.5mm)/45 Colt 30CUP with start loads.pdf

#7 will work, #9 will work, 4100 is like 296 and H110 but relatively undiscovered. It will achieve very good velocity @ or below 30,000 CUP. If you want a light load, save the XTPs for a better purpose.