Smokin' Dave Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Been using 6.5 gr of 231 with a 200 great bullet. What is y'all's go to load using 231 fo 45 colts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choctaw Jack Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Dave 6.0 gr W231,Fed. primer,200 gr.RNFP Choctaw Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagebrush Burns, SASS # 14226 Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 7.0 and a 255 RNFP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 I'd have to flip open the Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook, and find what weight of 231 would push about 800 FPS from revolvers (add 150 for rifle). Thus, with a 200 grain cast bullet, 6.5 grains of 231. Double checks your load, doesn't it? I run about 6.0 grains of Winchester Super Target with same bullet, because I find it is more accurate and cleaner for light cast bullet loads. Less powder, too. And the cartridge is .45 Colt. Good luck, GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 9 hours ago, Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 said: And the cartridge is .45 Colt. Good luck, GJ Actually it is " .45 colts" as per how both ammo and early guns were marked ... No capital and a S on the end .... this being pre 1880 ..... Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Would, SASS # 53289 Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 I load 5.8 grains behind a 250 grain RNFP for my rifle. I changed to Schofield Brass for the pistols with a 200 grain Bullet. For that I'm using 5.6 grains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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