Don McDowell
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This little baby vaquero in 32 likes 4.5 grs of bludot behind the rcbs 98swc bullet cast from wheelweights or the same bullet from Missouri bullet from what ever alloy it is they use.
Newbie Reloader- wanting 1000fps 45 colt.
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1000 - 1100fps with 250 -270gr lead SWC bullets calls for either 2400 or 4227 in my S&W 25-5.
Don
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savanahsdad
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well I have never used BlueDot in anything , but when I was low on Unique I tried Universal, so close some think it is the same thing but it's not , so when your out powder shopping you may want to add Universal to your list , I use it in 44mag , have not tried it in 45lc yet but there is lots of data out there for it , 2400 still being my top pick for cast and W-296 for hot jacketed stuff
Lost Sheep
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Many shotgun powders are suitable, even excellent pistol powders. I am not sure why, but would guess that it has to do with the performance envelope (pressure-wise) for shotguns and pistols may be close to one another (many under 25,000 psi) where rifle powders are formulated to burn properly at much higher pressures.
About Blue Dot
Read these threads
http://www.thehighroad.org/archive/index.php/t-667782.html
http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=47935
post 10 is a caution.
Not a reason to avoid Blue Dot, but a reminder to research load recipes thoroughly when selecting a new one or changing anything in one, even ones you have used for years..
Lost Sheep
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45 lc is a fine cartridge to load for a beginner. The only real difference with 45 lc v.s. other common straight wall cartridges, is knowing whether you have one that is pressure suitable for Ruger/ TC loads, or a the standard pressure firearm. So considering you are in the Ruger / TC category, you can safely work with any published data available, no worries.
My experience has revolved mostly around 296/H110, Longshot, HS6, and Blue Dot. All did just fine, and my ultimate favorite was probably Longshot.
GS
My experience has revolved mostly around 296/H110, Longshot, HS6, and Blue Dot. All did just fine, and my ultimate favorite was probably Longshot.
GS
41 Mag
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Teach_87, first off welcome to the forum. You will find that once in a while we head in opposite directions on some things, but overall we all try our best to point folks down the right path to reach their intended goal.
Now not to throw a damper on your loading manual, but the Lee manual is simply a compilation of data from other sources. They do not actually develop and test the loads themselves. You would be much better served in picking up the latest Lyman Pistol and Revolver or their 48th, or 49th manual and/or the ABC's of Reloading, both of which will get you headed down a good path.
As for loading the Colt if you read closely in the Linebaugh link under Dissolving the Myth, he mentions the load his wife uses, (the following quote taken from his writings)
This is a VERY easily attainable and VERY accurate load. It can easily be duplicated using any one of several powders. I have plenty of different loads for mine and use powders ranging from AA-5, 7, & 9, Unique, Universal, and 2400. Of them all the Unique or Universal, or AA-5 all hit this 900'ish FPS sweet spot with the 250'ish grain bullets, and accuracy is usually one big ragged hole at 25yds. They will all also do exactly as mentioned above, as the weight will carry right on through this type of game and even bigger. These are light enough to be fun to shoot extended sessions with and also pretty conservative on the powder as well.
I would HIGHLY recommend sticking to this level of load until you get some good quality time at both your press and at the range with your revolver. To be honest, even though my 45 Colt is in a 7.5" Redhawk, I don't load them up much more than this level with the exception of a couple of different bullets, and even those are only running about 1050fps. If I want more power I can just tote my 454 along.
Now not to throw a damper on your loading manual, but the Lee manual is simply a compilation of data from other sources. They do not actually develop and test the loads themselves. You would be much better served in picking up the latest Lyman Pistol and Revolver or their 48th, or 49th manual and/or the ABC's of Reloading, both of which will get you headed down a good path.
As for loading the Colt if you read closely in the Linebaugh link under Dissolving the Myth, he mentions the load his wife uses, (the following quote taken from his writings)
This is a VERY easily attainable and VERY accurate load. It can easily be duplicated using any one of several powders. I have plenty of different loads for mine and use powders ranging from AA-5, 7, & 9, Unique, Universal, and 2400. Of them all the Unique or Universal, or AA-5 all hit this 900'ish FPS sweet spot with the 250'ish grain bullets, and accuracy is usually one big ragged hole at 25yds. They will all also do exactly as mentioned above, as the weight will carry right on through this type of game and even bigger. These are light enough to be fun to shoot extended sessions with and also pretty conservative on the powder as well.
I would HIGHLY recommend sticking to this level of load until you get some good quality time at both your press and at the range with your revolver. To be honest, even though my 45 Colt is in a 7.5" Redhawk, I don't load them up much more than this level with the exception of a couple of different bullets, and even those are only running about 1050fps. If I want more power I can just tote my 454 along.
Lost Sheep
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One way to get a compilation of load data from a WIDE variety of publications is to purchase the appropriate selection from the series of books titled, "One Caliber, One Book" (approximately $10).
These contain copies of a wide variety of manuals' recipe pages. They contain none of the chapters describing how to load, but if recipes is all you want, these are nice to have. They are bound so that they can lay flat on your loading bench.
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