I soon developed an appreciation for reliable performance on game using. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. No purchase necessary. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Pyrodex is cleaner burning than black powder and results in less fouling of the barrel. The Oregon Trail 250-grain RNFP bullet should be seated with an overall cartridge length of 1.570 to 1.580 inches, depending on case length. Using a 250-grain cast bullet, 37.5 grains by volume of Pyrodex P results in a very potent 987 fps and a five-shot, 50-foot group of 0.88 inch in my revolver. The 9.2 got the best SD and EP, if that means much to you. The original Winchesters, whether chambered in .44 Rimfire or .44-40, all used cast bullets as jacketed bullets did not start appearing until the early part of the 20th century. The weight would more properly be closer to 32 grains. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. It is a good choice for self-defense, long-range shooting, hunting everything on four legs, and just plain fun shooting. New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: These will still work in the vast majority of sixguns with the exception of the old short cylinder Smith & Wesson N-frames produced prior to 1978 and a couple of others not commonly encountered. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Basic Load Data Hornady Manufacturing Company develops and publishes reloading data for the Handbook of Cartridge Reloading. The vast majority of my 45 Colt handloads over the last 60 years, however, has been put together with cast bullets. Deployed military should use stateside address. I usually select an expander ball that is at least .003 to .004 inch smaller than bullet diameter, which helps prevent bullets from jumping crimp and aids in achieving consistent powder ignition. Smith & Wesson revolver throats have varied significantly. But the 45 Colt is a survivor. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. My powders of choice are Clays, HP-38, HS-6, Universal, Trail Boss, H110, IMR 4227, W296, and W231. bullet type,style,powder ,amount,col.,primeres,and if possable fps. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. H110 works well for heavy bullet loads in the .45 Colt levergun. Do Pistols Benefit From Popular Aftermarket Modifications? New York Department of Environmental Conservation, State Agency: Contest open to U.S. residents only. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. While there were multiple experiments with different cartridges, the .45 Colt was a joint development between Colts Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company and Union Metallic Cartridge Company. By the standards of the day when it arrived in 1873, and even to this day, the 45 Colt was and is a powerful cartridge. REDUCE RIFLE AND HANDGUN CHARGE WEIGHTS BY 10% TO ESTABLISH A STARTING LOAD. However, it cannot be approached the same as smokeless. Keiths #454424 was an excellent bullet, but it has been improved by Dave Scovill and is offered by RCBS as #45-270SAA. your comments are very greatful. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. If cast soft enough they can also slug up to create a gas seal, which helps reduce fusion and barrel leading. Stay tuned. Unique and Universal still dont fill the case up as much as a yet slower powder (like No.9, AA5724, H-110/W296, AA5744, and Alliant 2400). Normal powders vary quite a bit and also have a larger spread between shots. Yes, these loads in this rifle could be stretched farther, however for feral pigs or white tail deer from a stand one would rarely have to shoot any farther than this. So if one used 40 grains by weight of Pyrodex when the chart called for 40 grains of black powder, the result would be an overloaded charge. The same load in a Jim Stroh custom 5-1/2 Bisley has the same accuracy with more . There are some excellent jacketed bullets available for use in the 45 Colt, including the Sierra 240-grain JHP, Hornady 250-grain XTP-JHP, and the Speer 260-grain JHP, all of which I prefer for deer-sized game. The powder is Herco. When Ray Thompson was designing his line of bullets, he did not neglect the 45. For something with more thump, it would be wise to find some published load data and buy some bullets that match that data. When time is a problem, actually when sometimes my own energy is the problem, I look to Oregon Trail Bullets. Contest open to U.S. residents only. These Lyman loads are conservative made for older guns. The day of the percussion revolver would soon be over, and even Colt could see the future and began converting 1860 cap-and-ball sixguns to fire cartridges. Moving up to the second level, loads at around 1,000 fps with the same-weight bullet are used in the Colt New Frontier, Smith & Wesson Model 25/625, Ruger Flat-Top New Model, and the Ruger New Vaquero. However, a tight-chambered 45 Colt cylinder may require tolerances offered by a 454 Casull full-length sizing die. On paper, the 357 Magnum was the first cartridge to exceed the 45 Colts muzzle energy, but many knowledgeable sixgunners, Elmer Keith included, believed the 45 Colt actually offered more practical power than the First Magnum. Today, it remains one of our most popular sixgun cartridges. His #452490GC was originally made for the 45 Auto Rim cartridge for use in the Smith & Wesson 1950 Target revolver, but I also use the Thompson design, which weighs around 255 grains, for heavy-duty loads approaching the energy of the 44 Magnum in the Ruger Blackhawk. No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. (Note: These are near maximum loads, you should use 10% less to start, unless it is lesser of several loads or other indications like mild or cowboy etc.) For many decades reloaders have been arguing over whether or not H110 and W296 were identical. Knowing this measurement for a given revolver is critical to select the correct components to achieve accuracy. Meet the all-new Taurus Judge Executive Grade, a revolver featuring a hand-polished satin finish, presentation-grade wood grips, a brass rod front sight and an exceptional hand-tuned trigger. The vast majority of my 45 Colt handloads over the last 60 years, however, has been put together with cast bullets. I have dozens of references from credible sources that state pre-World War II Colt revolvers feature a barrel groove diameter of .454 inch while postwar guns measure .451 to .452 inch. Not only do the Hodgdon folks offer excellent powders, but also they are simply some of the nicest folks in the industry. In ranking the various 45 Colt sixguns now in production from the least strongest to that capable of a handling the heaviest loads, I would set the following order. Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: Two other powders for standard loads include W231 and HP-38. Contrary to what has been traditionally published, records indicate that early loads from Frankford Arsenal contained a copper case loaded with a 250-grain, roundnose flatpoint lead bullet pushed with 30 grains of black powder, with additional charge weights soon added. Pyrodex P is the equivalent of Triple-F or FFFg black powder. Space constraints keep me from looking at all of these powders in depth, but I can cover a few. Balloonhead cases were discontinued around World War II but still show up regularly on handloaders benches. considered more the norm. Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries, State Agency: If reliable expansion is desired, consider 230-grain JHP bullets designed for the .45 ACP or the Hornady 225-grain FTX, which can be pushed close to 1,000 fps while staying within pressure guidelines. I normally stay under 900 fps with a 250-grain bullet in Colt Single Action Army revolvers and its replicas. There are some excellent jacketed bullets available for use in the 45 Colt, including the Sierra 240-grain JHP,Hornady250-grain XTP-JHP, and the Speer 260-grain JHP, all of which I prefer for deer-sized game. Contest open to U.S. residents only. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. It is impossible to go wrong with the 45 Colt. Idaho Department of Fish & Game, State Agency: rifling. 1,578 fps from a 24" universal receiver (all use rem brass and rem 9-1/2 primer). Joe Kurtenbach, Executive Editor of Gun & Ammo, and John Myles from Smith & Wesson discuss features of the Equalizer 9mm micro-compact pistol and new-for-2023 M&P 5.7. After a long days work on our remote cattle ranch, I would cast bullets and handload ammunition in the evening so that I could continue shooting the next day. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, State Agency: All Guns and Ammo subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Moving up to the second level, loads at around 1,000 fps with the same-weight bullet are used in the Colt New Frontier, Smith & Wesson Model 25/625, Ruger Flat-Top New Model, and the Ruger New Vaquero. Published .45 Colt rifle data tends to use the same medium burning powders as non Ruger .45 Colt revolver data, with 255 gr bullet velocities around 1100 fps - about 200 fps faster than in a revolver. And about 1450+fps out of the 20" 454 Puma Levergun. * While only sporadically available as a component, the Remington .456-inch 250-grain lead hollowbase bullet will obturate to minimize bullet tilting. 454190 (255 grains) shares a similar profile as the original Government bullet but is a plainbase design that is generally very accurate and can be sized to around .454 to .455 inch for guns with larger throats. The key for best shooting is to size cast bullets accordingly and open the throats if necessary. (NOTE: Sections marked Ruger Only are not for the New Model Blackhawk Flat-Tops or the New Vaquero!) The new RIA 5.0 Sporting Pistol from Rock Island Armory features a patented RVS Recoil system that maximizes barrel mass and linear movement to give shooters super soft recoil. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. The Judge has been promoted! When loaded in the Colt Single Action Army at around 850 fps, it is a most powerful everyday working load. Its also a good choice for hunting. It is often associated with its vital role in settling the western frontier, where it found favor with lawmen, outlaws and anyone that needed a potent sixgun. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. State Agency: Marlins from the era have Micro-Groove rifling which may or may not work with cast bullets. I would conclude this powder is much more consistent in speeds than others that I have tried in the .45 Colt. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, State Agency: In contrast, Ruger only revolver data uses slower powders like IMR 4227, Win 296 and 2400, and 250 gr velocities in the 1350-1450 fps range. In the event that a bullet walks out of the case slightly from recoil, Brian suggests an overall cartridge length that is at least .010 to .015 inch below flush with the end of the cylinder. The Colt Single Action Army, Colt New Frontier, Ruger New Model Flat-Top, Ruger New Vaquero, and Smith & Wesson Model 25/625 are all very close strength-wise. It also is a most versatile powder as it can be used for standard loads for the Colt SAA and heavy loads for the Blackhawk. .45 Colt (180-200 grain bullets) .44 Mag (180-200 grain bullets) .38-40 (180 grain bullets) I had hangfires in the .45 Colt with less amount of Reddot. My Rugers like a 355gr with 21.5-22gr H110, CCI 350, starline brass, nice tight crimp. Elmer Keith was way ahead of his time in developing everyday working and hunting loads. The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute (SAAMI) has established the maximum average pressure for .45 Colt at 14,000 psi (commonly referred to as standard pressure), which should only be used in guns originally designed for smokeless powder ammunition. For example with the 4-5/8" Ruger Blackhawk, I use the NEI 310-grain Keith bullet over 21.0 grains of WW296 or H110 for 1,125 fps in the sixgun and 1,445 fps from the Trapper Barrel. Deployed military should use stateside address. In part one of this series we saw the history of .45 Colt leverguns, which turned out to be quite recent, beginning in the early 1980s. Additional evidence can be found in Colt-published specifications dated June 1924 that list the .45 Colt with a groove diameter of .451 inch minimum and .452 inch maximum (with bore diameter being .444 inch minimum and .445 maximum). The original conical bullet found in black powder 45 Colt loads from the 1870s is very close to the Lyman #454190 and the RCBS #45-255 FN. This database has 6400 loads for cast bullet loads. Reference to Powder UP and Powder DOWN is to actually shake the gun in an up or down position before firing each round and gently bring the gun to the horizontal and shooting. They are my choice for the heaviest loads especially with cast bullets weighing 300 grains and heavier. The Lyman bullet 452651 GC will cast 20-1 at about 325 grains including gas check. I have found HS-6, Universal, and W231 powders work very well for standard loads, while IMR 4227 bulks up nicely in 45 Colt brass. For example, the .45 Colt with a 255-grain bullet at 860 fps (Winchester) generates 419 ft-lbs, while the .44 Magnum with a 240-grain bullet at 1,180 fps (Remington) generates 741 ft-lbs. Camp Guns: Sometimes Perfect, Other Times Not But Often Essential! This brings us to powders, and I use a lot of Hodgdon powders. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. The (top) Model 25-5 has .458-inch throats while the (bottom) Model 25-5 has .451-inch throats and is far more accurate. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (when required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Pyrodex P is the equivalent of Triple-F or FFFg black powder. Starting load is 12.4 grains and top load is 15.4 grains of Blue Dot. However, this approach causes some bullet deformation by being shortened, then sized down in the barrel, which still leaves accuracy potential on the table. .45 Colt Handgun Data (Lyman Reloading Handbook 49th Edition) Warning! Rim Rocks 255-grain SWC with gas check is accurate and alleviates leading issues with revolvers (or barrels) that are prone to that. Powders include Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. Lyman has been an important name for shooters for well over 100 years. Unique is better. With multiple powder charge weights there has been considerable confusion on this subject. These black-powder guns should not be fired with smokeless powder loads. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. Indiana Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. you use any of these loads listed below with STARS (*). Using bullets from . The original .45 Colt bullet profile is known as a truncated cone or round nosed flat point (RNFP). This revolver and cartridge proved to be a great teacher as I learned how to shoot a big-bore single-action sixgun accurately. Deployed military should use stateside address. 53 pg. That is, if the loading table calls for 40 grains of black powder, then one uses a 40-grain volume powder measure for the same amount by volume of Pyrodex. The .45 Colt is a grand cartridge that has survived because it is so good. With my alloys this bullet runs around 280 to 285 grains while at the same time having a slightly shorter nose than the original Keith design so it fits in all Colt cylinders. Sam Colt became a millionaire producing percussion revolvers. There were no 45 Colt heavyweight bullets available at the time, so we sized down 300-grain 45-70 bullets in several stages, going from around 0.460 inch to 0.452 inch. No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. When tactical lights first came out, we all thought the 50 lumens they offered was astounding and could never get better. By the standards of the day when it arrived in 1873, and even to this day, the 45 Colt was and is a powerful cartridge. The availability of all of these bullets is dependent on how much time I have to cast my own. It is impossible to go wrong with the 45 Colt. The company also distributes IMR and Winchester powders as well as Goex black powder. However, none of these loads should be taken for granted and should be worked up very carefully. Addeddate 2019-02-27 13:08:05 Identifier LymanReloadingHandbook48thEdition2002Ocr_201902 Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t9093sd5t Ocr ABBYY FineReader 11.0 (Extended OCR) All entries must be received by giveaway end date. I load 7.5gr of HP38 in Starline brass and crimp in the crimp groove of each of these bullets. It is a good choice for self-defense, long-range shooting, hunting everything on four legs, and just plain fun shooting. The final level includes custom five-shot Rugers and the Freedom Arms Model 83. The 45 Colt also predates the 38 Special, the 44 Special, and the 45 ACP, and not only is it more than 80 years older than the 44 Magnum, but it also has more case capacity and in the proper sixguns can outrank the 44 Magnum. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. The larger diameter ring that sizes the lower half of the case provides longer case life and eliminates the typical swaged bulge just ahead of the solid head. It shoots VERY well, the recoil is tolerable, and it cuts a clean hole in both targets and small game. In fact, an axiom with me is, When all else fails, try IMR 4227 before giving up. Years ago, after tiring of oversized 45 Colt chambers in Colt Single Action Army revolvers and New Frontiers, I started with a 357 Magnum New Frontier, had the cylinder rechambered properly and tightly to 45 Colt, and then had a new 4.75-inch Colt New Frontier barrel fitted. I use WLP primers. None of these loads will work through the action of my Rossi .45 Colt Model 92. Treat it like one. Caleb Giddings, Marketing Manager at Taurus, introduces the all-new TaurusTX 22 Compact. 310 Tong Tool. check out the. California Department of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: Note that the "Ruger New Vaquero" uses a smaller frame and cylinder like original Colts. My maine load is the Lyman 454190 cast of ww + 2% tin. Many early black-powder-era Colt revolvers (1873-1898) feature .449- to .452-inch throats that corresponded reasonably with .450- to .452-inch barrel groove diameters. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. im leaning towards the ruger blackhawk bisley 45 long cot 5.5 barrel. (I) Giveaway ends April 30, 2023. On the other end are the Ruger Only loads. There simply is not much that cannot be accomplished with the 45 Colt. Checked and verified, page 285, 4th Ed.Lyman cast bullet handbook. Alabama Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. Alas, the days of gun departments in grocery stores, department stores and drugstores are long gone. No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. Most of these are custom, tuned and have accounted for several head of big game. RCBS also offers an excellent bullet of standard weight with the #45-255KT that has a better crimping groove than the Keith bullet. They are my choice for the heaviest loads especially with cast bullets weighing 300 grains and heavier. Heavy loads that are safe for use in the Ruger Redhawk would destroy a fine Colt SAA. For several years Smith & Wesson cut throats at 0.455 inch or even larger, but now they seem to be running at a more proper 0.451 to 0.452 inch.
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