Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 So I have the urge to load some FTX 225 gr bullets in my .45 Henry (Uberti); maybe take some 75 yard deer shots. I have the Hornady loading manual. I load almost exclusively Win 231, which, of course, is not included in Hornady's load chart. So, out of those that are listed, and bearing in mind the rifle I'm using, which powder would you choose? (Please, no load info; just a powder preference from those on the chart) Longshot, True Blue, Accurate No. 5, IMR SR-4756, HS-6, Blue Dot, VIHT N-105 ? Much appreciated. LL PS - I know I need to trim my cases for this bullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Unique you can load anything with Unique . Just sayin Rooster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 Trying to stick with the Hornady table, for now. LL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Blue Dot . what I load all my manglem loads with good luck CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Hodgdon's website has W-231 load data for the Hornady 225 XTP FTP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 53 minutes ago, Sedalia Dave said: Hodgdon's website has W-231 load data for the Hornady 225 XTP Is the XTP dimensionally the same as the FTX? LL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 14 minutes ago, Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 said: Is the XTP dimensionally the same as the FTX? LL Sorry I meant FTX The FTX and XTP do have different profiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 Answered my own question. The on-line data does not include .45 Colt rifle, just pistol. THE OAL is different, as is the trimmed cartridge length. The problem here is that the Henry will not chamber a factory loaded .45 Colt FTX - it's too long by a hair. I was hoping that now that they have data for a rifle load, that they have taken the OAL into consideration. That's why I am just asking for the benefit of anyone' experience on the powders listed in the OP. LL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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