BloodyBill Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 I'm curious about what loads most shooters are using for the 45 LC. I'm using 250 gr lead with 8 gr Unique, which I like just fine, but is probably a little hotter than I really need, and I'm thinking that most shooters are probably using something milder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 For one thing, more recoil just by using 250 gr lead. I use 200 gr and some I know use even lighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Try 6.5-7.0 gn of Unique. Use a firm roll crimp. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftwood Johnson, SASS #38283 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Howdy When I was loading Smokeless I was using 7.5 grains of Unique under a 250 grain bullet. Pretty mild recoil, but still a lot hotter than most speed shooters are loading. These days, about 35 grains of FFg Schuetzen under a 250 grain bullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lead Monger Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Easy shooting 45 colt loads. RCBS 230 Cowboy bullet over 5.5 to 6 grains of Green Dot. Some bullet over 5 grains of Red Dot. 250 Big Lube over 25 grains of GOEX FF and .7cc of cornmeal. Have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowCatcher Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 46 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Try 6.5-7.0 gn of Unique. Use a firm roll crimp. OLG Agreed. I had to change my loads recently, having switched from Rugers to Colts. Chambers all mike at .454, so I decided to do a bunch of experimenting. Tried WW231, Unique, Trail Boss, Tite-Group, all under a 250 LRNFP sized .454 I found the tightest grouping at reasonable velocity was 6.7 of Unique in all three Colts. I think it runs around 735 f/s, and is quite comfortable to shoot a hundred rounds at practice. On a side note, shooting Trail Boss in nickle cases was never a problem, could get 10-20 reloads per piece. I'm finding though that I get more splits from using Unique. It may be also the TB loads were 600 f/s loads, these are hotter. Hope this helps, Shadow Catcher . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choctaw Jack Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Bill, 6.0 grains Win 231 under a 200 gr.RNFP works well for me.Very manageable recoil,accurate ,takes care of any KD targets with authority. Choctaw Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Dobbs Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 1 hour ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Try 6.5-7.0 gn of Unique. Use a firm roll crimp. OLG This ^ used it for many years, wife loves it in her Rossi. BD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Eye Jim Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 ~40g of 777 FFg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mild Bill #2326 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Hey, this is my kind of group. I’ve been shooting 250gr, .45 Colt for the 26 years I’ve been in CAS. Just about everyone in my area shoots a 200 gr, and below. Some way below. I’d like to shoot with a group of 250gr pards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Rapid Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 For pistols in .45LC, you might enjoy 5.8 Trailboss behind a 160g RNFP. And if you need the additional OAL for your rifle, try a 185g RNFP with the same 5.8 Trailboss. Bear Creek makes both the 160g and the 185 RNFP bullets. RR PS: the 160g/in pistol with 7.5" barrel runs at 685fps - the 185g/in rifle with 26" barrel runs at 925fps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagebrush Burns, SASS # 14226 Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 12 hours ago, BloodyBill said: I'm curious about what loads most shooters are using for the 45 LC. I'm using 250 gr lead with 8 gr Unique, which I like just fine, but is probably a little hotter than I really need, and I'm thinking that most shooters are probably using something milder. By SASS standards that is a VERY stout load - actually about equivalent to original factory loads. Even black powder shooters seldom load to that level. It is also an excellent load to shoot any time. As you can see, just about everybody here shoots and recommends lighter loads. You have to shoot what is right for you. My wife and I also shoot stout 45 Colt loads and for years everyone used to tell us how we could do better with lighter loads. They know us now and realize we do what we do because it makes us smile and have fun. Do what YOU enjoy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylan Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 New to this sport but not guns. I load a 250 grn bullet with 8.0 grns of Unique for 45 Colt. But that is just me and prior to my participating in any matches. I shoot at my private range next to my house in the country. Stay safe and have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 I'm using 5.4 grns. of Clays under a 200 grn. bullet in my rifle. Going to try going up to a 250 grn. bullet next time I order some to see if I can reduce blowback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Haven't shot .45 Colt in a while but I used 4.9 gr. Clays and a 200gr. bullet Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicker Nash Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 I have used a 250 gr Hytek II coated bullet with 5.6 gr of Trailboss for a couple of years now. Virtually no blowback, and rifle stays cleaner than with a 200 gr non-coated bullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 21 hours ago, BloodyBill said: I'm curious about what loads most shooters are using for the 45 LC. I'm using 250 gr lead with 8 gr Unique, which I like just fine, but is probably a little hotter than I really need, and I'm thinking that most shooters are probably using something milder. I was using 5.5 grains of Trail Boss, driving a 250 LRNFP in my Old Model Vaqueros and my rifles. Now, due to age, arthritis and new, lighter SASS New Model Vaqueros, I'm cutting the charge back a bit, but I still want to keep my WARTHOG designation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHOOTIN FOX Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 I make and sell the Barnstormer. .452, 130 gr, over 4 gr of Promo ( discount Reddot) in my pistols. 200 gr rnfp over 5 gr of promo in the rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 I use one more Grain than you ... if I use Smokieless..... But mostly I use 37.7 Grains of Goex 3f .... with bullets weighing either 250 or 270 grains ... Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 28 grains "Cartridge" Goex behind a 225 grain cast bullet of WW from a RCBS 45-225-CAS mold, lubed w/SPG and a waxed card wad between bullet & powder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fence Cutter Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 200 grain LRNFP from Rimrock over 6.0 grains of Trail Boss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Schmidt Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 I have a Ruger New Vaquero. I see the standard 14,000 max applies to the 45 Colt, but the 45 ACP has a max pressure of what 19,000. So since i'm using the same medium frame, which can handle the 19,000 ACP load, why am I held to the 45 Colt at 14,000, the cylinder thickness seems to be the exact same for both? Any ideas? I'm not looking for 44 Mag power, just a little more than the standard 45 Colt. I have a Smith 460, which will shoot the 45 Colt, 454 and 460. Its ok for Alaska but i wanted something lighter for a walk in the woods where black bear could be. Appreciate you input...... Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hashknife Cowboy Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 E mail me and I'll send my recipe......dr3498@hotmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusta B. Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 17 hours ago, Bob Schmidt said: I have a Ruger New Vaquero. I see the standard 14,000 max applies to the 45 Colt, but the 45 ACP has a max pressure of what 19,000. So since i'm using the same medium frame, which can handle the 19,000 ACP load, why am I held to the 45 Colt at 14,000, the cylinder thickness seems to be the exact same for both? Any ideas? I'm not looking for 44 Mag power, just a little more than the standard 45 Colt. I have a Smith 460, which will shoot the 45 Colt, 454 and 460. Its ok for Alaska but i wanted something lighter for a walk in the woods where black bear could be. Appreciate you input...... Bob Have you asked RUGER ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Lessee, I use a 200 grain bullet over 5.5 grains of Trailboss. Works well for me in all my guns in this caliber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 So long as the loads produce legal velocity...have fun. But don't kind yerself in thinking that all is good. Those heavy loads can beat the crap outta some club's targets. Phantom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgavin Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 On 7/3/2019 at 8:21 AM, BloodyBill said: I'm curious about what loads most shooters are using for the 45 LC. I'm using 250 gr lead with 8 gr Unique, which I like just fine, but is probably a little hotter than I really need, and I'm thinking that most shooters are probably using something milder. Woof! In a 2.6 lb revolver, this is 9 pounds of recoil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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