45 colt bullets

[rwilky78]

I use these my Ruger Blackhawk with some CFE pistol and get the same POI as I do with my .45 ACP cylinder.
https://www.evergladesammo.com/bullets/handgun-bullets/45-colt-250gr-rnfp-plated-bullets.html

 

[Slow Hand]

I shoot a good mix of 200’s and 250-ish grainers in my 45’s. I do like the thump of full power loads but for plinking, a good lighter load is fun as well. I have a decent supply of 45 S&W brass as well. It shoots well and conserves a little more powder for fun loads. I cast 200 RNFP’s out of a Lee six cavity mold and the 255’s come from an Arsenal mold, copy of the 454424. I’ve got a couple original Lyman and Ideal versions of that mold but the Arsenal casts lovely bullets and does the five at a time from an aluminum mold, so it gets used much more!

I’m in Indy ad if you’d like to try some 255’s, let e know and we can meet up.

 

[asevans]

So I have loaded up some 200g and 250g LRN with hp-38 and titegroup. All is good. But reading that maybe these powders aren’t ideal for 45 colt. What powder is everyone using for 45 colt?

 

[Aszerigan]

So I have loaded up some 200g and 250g LRN with hp-38 and titegroup. All is good. But reading that maybe these powders aren’t ideal for 45 colt. What powder is everyone using for 45 colt?

I use CFE Pistol. It’s not position sensitive which makes a big difference in a big case.

 

[Michigan Slim]

Red Dot, Unique, Trail Boss, and now W244 because I have a bunch of it.

 

[Magyars]

So I have loaded up some 200g and 250g LRN with hp-38 and titegroup. All is good. But reading that maybe these powders aren’t ideal for 45 colt. What powder is everyone using for 45 colt?

Red Dot, unique, win 231, AA#5

 

[Slow Hand]

Red dot, Unique and 4227

 

[Whip_McCord]

I use Clays for light cowboy action loads w/ 200gr lead RNFP. For normal pressure loads, I load 250gr lead RNFP with AA-5.

 

[asevans]

thanks for the answers. I’ll be on the hunt for some new powder.

 

[Trapper Jim]

Didn’t know they made anything else than unique. Not a trail boss fan as you can but oatmeal cheaper.

 

[bgcatty]

Gentlemen: What about .45 Colt in a Henry or Marlin lever action rifle/carbine. What diameter and weight bullets should be used?

 

[2in1evtime]

Gentlemen: What about .45 Colt in a Henry or Marlin lever action rifle/carbine. What diameter and weight bullets should be used?

Henry says nothing over 250 grain, i shoot 452 diameter in my henry and winchesters with no issues at all, i just stay 255 grain and under.

 

[Michigan Slim]

THAT

 

[BGDave]

I haven't loaded 45 Colt in years, but seem to remember having to match bullet diameter to the cylinder for accuracy. (the front of course)

If I remember correctly the article that brought that up was written by Hank Williams Jr.

Yeah, that one. FWIW

 

[Fixer]

Inherited a few thousand 200gr RN lead that work great in my Vaquero's and Lever gun. Light recoil with Trail Boss, Titegroup, and some 700X I also got from the father-in-law.

 

[Dinny]

I have been loading the 45 Colt for pistols and rifles since the deer hunting laws changed in 2008.

Hoosier Bullets in Trafalgar have a number of 45cal bullets that are HiTek coated and work marvelously in my guns.

Unique is my powder of choice for SAA to full power non-magnum loads. If I want speed I load my jacketed bullets with H110.

I've shot everything from 185gr ACP bullets to resized (.454) 405gr 45-70 bullets.

IIRC, Hank Williams was a fan of IMR4227 and 250gr bullets.

This is required reading for anyone loading and shooting a 45 COLT.

Writings | linebaughsixguns

www.johnlinebaughcustomsixguns.com

 

[ChootEm]

I use CFE Pistol. It’s not position sensitive which makes a big difference in a big case.

CFE pistol here also....works good and doesn't take a lot like some other powders

 

[Leadeye]

I must confess to exceding Henry's recommendations. Brought down a deer with a cast Lyman 325 grain RNFP.