[Marlin 1894 45LC Bullet Weight]

Since you cast your own, look at the RCBS 45-225-CAV

 

I found it cycles like butter in my Rossi.

[Making 45 CS Cowboy Special Cases from 45 Colts]

Accurate Molds makes several designs that would work well in C45S. In fact, they make a mold that I designed and use.

 

http://www.accuratemolds.com/catalog.php

 

See page 11. 45-150S, 45-160S are good candidates. My design is the 45-175B - accurate in my revolvers. Tom at Accurate will cut the mold to drop .454" or even slightly larger if you want. Since he cuts every mold on order.

 

PMing you my favorite load with 175 grain slug.

 

Several dies can be mixed and matched to load C45Sp. It is easiest with a full 45 Auto Rim die set - the roll crimp die will be included with that set standard. But this sizes the case down smaller than a .45 Colt die does, The "trick" way to size is use a .45 Colt, and size only far enough down from the mouth to give you tension as you seat the slug. Sizing farther than where the base of the slug sits is just overworking the brass.

 

Good luck GJ

That looks like a very sensible design Joe. What alloy do you use may I ask? What size does your mould drop?

 

I was considering trying the #8 180 gr Cowboy bullet from Missouri bullet. It looks very close to the Accurate 45-180D.

 

Just when I wanted to cut down on moulds, this new project comes up!

[Dawg's new knee]

Lord, please give the doctors skill and wisdom and have the surgery go well with the wanted results.

Protect Prairie Dawg from infection.

Provide for his financial needs.

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In Jesus' name we pray.

And Amen!

[Amplified Electronic Ear Muffs]

It is about that time of life where I need a little bit of help hearing.

 

Any advice on muffs that work well and can be used with a cowboy hat?

 

Hans

[Making 45 CS Cowboy Special Cases from 45 Colts]

+1...... have made a few { hundreds } cases to supplement my 1,000 plus factory, and what GJ says is good advice! I am now playing with the 155gr cast bullets and 160 along with APP and Black MZ as well as Trail Boss, and 700x. They run through my Dillon with no problem, and like a heavy crimp! Good luck, and let us know how it goes!

What dies do you use for bullet seating and crimping Captain?

 

Also, if anyone cares to share bullet and loading data please shoot me a PM.

 

Thanks Pards

Hans

[Making 45 CS Cowboy Special Cases from 45 Colts]

Certainly no inside reaming is needed to shoot in revolvers. And I can't see where it would be needed in rifle either, as the .45 Colt chamber dimensions are VERY large.

 

Chop saw and a jig to get close - then a case trimmer to get right on (0.898"). And a mouth deburring tool to take of the burrs!

 

 

MUCH less recoil loading a 160 to 175 grain bullet, which is now fairly easy to find! I've used both of those powders. Crimp tightly.

 

Good luck, GJ

 

Yes, good plan on the lightweights. I cast my own, so I would need a mould. The throats were reamed on the Rugers, so .454" bullets work best.

 

I will try the trimmer and see how it goes.

[Making 45 CS Cowboy Special Cases from 45 Colts]

Any advice?

 

Trim dies are pricey and require an extended shellholder. I am blessed to have a Lyman power case trimmer though.....

 

I may only make 2-300 and only for Ruger pistols. We'll probably use 200-230 gr .454" bullets with Red Dot or 700x.

 

Thanks

Hans