Clays 4.8 gr. Pistol; Rifle; Cowboy; GR. 855 (IMR Max load) 838 minimum 749 FPS minimum 713 minimum The MAP at 17,700 psi(M43) also has superb ES and SD psi’s. Cases were Starline with Winchester WLP primers being used. True Blue 8.9 gr. .45 Colt Cimarron reloading data with 73 loads. The loading manuals have separate listings of load data for the much stronger Ruger revolvers, but amped-up loadings must not be used in Colt originals or replicas. Solo 1000 5.8 gr. 700 All Freedom Arms cylinders are held to very tight tolerances and whether using 45 Colt or 454 Casull brass, I size with a special 454 die. 889 start A reloading website Reload Ammo by MD Smith Reloading the .45 Colt Page for 45 Colt says "I do not recommend over 8.5 gr of Unique; tough on guns." I've never loaded 45 colt, but my experience with other low pressure calibers would lead me to try Clays for lower to mid velocity loads. Joined: Tue Jun 02, 2015 12:42 am Posts: 7 I just picked up some power pistol at the lgs the other day. 1,140 start 769 (mild) 45 fps and 16.6 fps respectively. Anywhere between 9.0 and 9.2 grains behind everything from 230 LRN's to 285 Keiths by the thousands. AA No. Universal 6.5 gr. Trail Boss 6.4 gr. Nitro 100 7.3 to 8.1 gr. AA N100 6.0 gr. Cartridges; Factory Ammo; Guides . 961 MAX 870 FPS 250 grain Rainier Flat Point, Copper Plated AA5744 17.8 gr. 5* 11.5 gr. Board index » Reloading » Reloading. HP38 6.5 gr. 1087 Maximum 7 14.6 gr. is just a little over maximum Colt loads (but mild for Ruger) ----------------------------------------- (NOTE: Sections marked “Ruger Only” are not for the New Model Blackhawk Flat-Tops or the New Vaquero!) Blue Dot 15.4 gr. Competition 5.0 gr. 810 780 (mild) 982 Hi=1016 Lo=900 ES=116 -------------------Ruger Blackhawk, T/C only--------------------- 9 14.0 gr. ----------------------------------------- ZIP 4.7 gr. 733 742 FPS minimum 744 HP38 5.9 gr. Just go to IMR load data and follow the prompts to get the data you need. It is just a guide and the reason you should start under these charges and work up. Killed Deer with it and would shoot some quit long ranges. articles on reloading special calibers and personal loads where 935 9 15.5 gr. 5 11.0 gr. - factory load LOAD AA No. Titegroup 6.2 gr. IMR4227 16.5 gr. AA5744 17.0 gr. *** ONLY USE in Ruger and T/C. 1,398 start I had a 71/2 in Ruger that worked well. 800 Titegroup 7.0 gr. Now we are all confused! *Blackhorn 206 24.4 gr. Bullseye 6.0 gr. 2400* 16.2 gr. 725# *** 1024 MAX+ (Actual in 7 1/2" bbl 250 gr. Good luck and happy & safe shooting! * 1,180* MAX/MAX load 1197 FPS MAXIMUM 7* 14.5 gr. 952 (Cowboy load) 946 (Actual in Rossi 45 Carbine) 935 ----------------------------------------- 1,018 (IMR Max load) Lyman now offers it as #452424, and it is a 255-grain bullet—or thereabouts, depending upon the alloy used. 926 FPS However, there are two problems associated with it: case capacity and cylinder throat diameters. Universal 7.2 gr. 628 Hi=677, Lo=594, ES=8.3 (too slow, but good spread) AA No. 5 12.1 gr. 1161 FPS MAXIMUM Step 1 . 628 Hi=677, Lo=594, ES=8.3 (too slow, but good spread) RUGER AND CONTENDER ONLY 7 14.6 gr. Others are the New Model Blackhawks, the Bisley Model, the Redhawk, and the Super Redhawk. 9-9-11 AA N100 6.2 gr. (Cowboy Action) 357 Magnum (Cowboy Action) 38 Special (Cowboy Action) 38-40 Win. 846 (mild) 942 start 454 Casull. 766 ( mild cowboy) RCBS also offers an excellent bullet of standard weight with the #45-255KT that has a better crimping groove than the Keith bullet. Give Gift; Back to Top; … The accompanying data containing the 255-grain Hornady lead FP is primarily for cowboy loads. HS7 13.5 gr. Two other powders for standard loads include W231 and HP-38. The availability of all of these bullets is dependent on how much time I have to cast my own. 260 grain JSP Speer 727 (Actual in 7 1/2" bbl revolver) 260 grain FMJ or JHP H110* 20.0 gr. 761 FPS minimum 1,050 Maximum 1083 Maximum 1,018 (IMR Max load) HS6 13.5 gr. HS7 12.0 gr. VV N320 8.7 gr. S.A.A.M.I. These loads are OK, I suppose, at shooting paper and serve a purpose. Contender) as these are maximum loads, even for these strong 843 (Actual in 7 1/2" bbl revolver) Unique 10.0 gr. Lil'Gun 19.5 gr. For the 45 Colt, I especially prefer the 250-grain RNFP and the 255-grain SWC. Unique 7.8 gr. RISK 667 704 (mild) It is also possible to get two, or even three charges into the .45 Colt's cavernous case. A Modern rifle should handle these loads equally as well, copper plated FP. I have some .45 Colt rifle loads loads from the Lyman 48TH Edition Reloading Handbook. you want those speeds and power, buy a .44 magnum. 825 5 10.4 gr. 185 grain JHP Sierra AA No. H-4227 24.6 gr. 936 Hi=963 Lo=897 ES=66 (med. * which CFE Pistol. 952 (Cowboy load) ----------------------------------------- 895 Subscriber Services. This brings us to powders, and I use a lot of Hodgdon powders. * 1,150* -----------------------------------------. 2 5.9 gr. Hi-Skor 700-X. AA5744 17.0 gr. My hodgdon manual shows the following in 250 gr bullets. 2400 13.2 gr. ZIP 7.5 gr. 200 grain JFP Sierra AA No. I say go for it! Find what you need in four easy steps. Universal 8.8 gr. Trail Boss 4.5 gr. Bullseye 6.0 gr. 825 1,239 fps(* Plus P) 2400 13.2 gr. 1,045 max 735 Last Edit: Jul 31, 2017 21:19:18 GMT -5 by jeffb45. AA No. HS6 13.6 gr. Cartridge: 45 Colt Firearm: Ruger Blackhawk, 5.5" Barrel Powder: Blue Dot 13gr±0.5 (high variation from using rifle-insert in measure)… 920 MAX. Cowboy loads below: 1,043 Max VV N320 5.9 gr. 914 727 FPS MAXIMUM 606 FPS minimum There simply is not much that cannot be accomplished with the 45 Colt. * 990* 836 fps (powder pointing UP) Titegroup 6.4 gr. * 995* 731 minimum 916 Maximum Loads for .45 ACP: New 2012 note on .45 ACP cases using small pistol primers vs. the large pistol primers. Clays 4.4 gr. IMR4227 17.0 gr. For those with an existing reloading press or ready to dive into handloading, most die sets for .45 Colt come with three dies. 9 17.6 gr. 1,455 max WAP 8.6 gr. 840 minimum Reloading 45 Colt - NOT COWBOY ACTION. For both of these I go with 7.5 grains of either True Blue or Unique. I don't especially recommend it, but it will work. Titegroup 6.5 gr. 1016 Maximum 980 max 1,192 max I basically stay with the old reloading manual levels of pressure for the 45 long Colt in reloading the modern repo ‘73s. (Hi=877.7 Lo=803.0 Spread=74.7 fps) 689 start Cowboy loads below: 700 (MAX) Moving up to the second level, loads at around 1,000 fps with the same-weight bullet are used in the Colt New Frontier, Smith & Wesson Model 25/625, Ruger Flat-Top New Model, and the Ruger New Vaquero. 1,198 max Competition 5.0 gr. According the the speer manual I have, the max working pressure for the 45 colt is 15,900. IMR PB 6.5 gr. 9 13.6 gr. LOAD 5 11.1 gr. 805 ----------------------------------------- 742 Cowboy mild HP38 7.3 gr. New (2005) Trail Boss is very bulky and very consistent. (See note on Powders below or read all about various Powders.) ZIP 7.0 gr. However, I am having a hard time finding actual pressure data for Unique in .45 Colt. Although developed primarily as a revolver cartridge in 1873, the .45 Colt became popular in rifles, especially lever-action rifles. Reloading The .45 Colt. 865 near max 716 minimum Nitro 100 6.5 gr. Nitro 100 7.3 to 8.1 gr. 5 10.7 gr. Loads . Elmer Keith was way ahead of his time in developing everyday working and hunting loads. Take Aim at Rifle Reloading Data. 5 9.1 gr. Custom five-shooters built on the Ruger Blackhawk, the Ruger Redhawk, and the Freedom Arms Model 83 top the list. It should put you in the ballpark with 45 Long Colt factory loads. 830 AA No. Reloading the .45 Colt Offers Lots of Options. RF - 8.2 grains Unique. These loads are OK, I suppose, at shooting paper and serve a purpose. 972 Max (full case) 5 11.8 gr. Zip 5.8 gr. 961 MAX No. the Jacketed bullets fine, but don't look for incredible VV N340 6.6 gr. Silhouette 9.5 gr. you may not get near the FPS charted. MAXIMUM+ Use at YOUR OWN RISK Top . SWC) 934 Maximum * 1,130* 2 6.4 gr. HS6 13.6 gr. * 1,100* Bullseye 5.0 gr. for Ruger Blackhawk and T/C, levels in the 20,000 to 25,000 range are load the .45 Colt to levels of the .44 Magnum. Unique* 10.0 gr. IMR4227 18.7 gr. Trail Boss 8.5 gr. 941 FPS MAXIMUM H-4227 20.0 gr. ***1,180)* (15.8 to 17.6 MAX is good range) Universal is an excellent powder for the 45 Colt with 8.0 grains under a 250-grain bullet duplicating the old black powder load. 853 fps UP and 802 DOWN, but spreads were much better at 804 HANDGUN RELOADING DATA FILES (PDF) 22 caliber (224 dia) 22 Hornet Handgun 33 22 Hornet Handgun 40 22 Hornet Handgun 45 22 Hornet Handgun 52 22 K-Hornet 40 22 K-Hornet 45 221 Remington Fireball 45 221 Remington Fireball 50 221 Remington Fireball 52 221 Remington Fireball 55 223 Remington Handgun 45 223 Remington Handgun 50 223 … 606 (IMR start load) Powder Bul Weight C.O.L. 225 grain JHP (Jacketed Hollow Point) Not only do the Hodgdon folks offer excellent powders, but also they are simply some of the nicest folks in the industry. * Blackhorn 209 is a black powder substitute with smokeless HP38 7.1 gr. Load it like Trail Boss H110* 20.0 gr. 742 Cowboy mild Not long ago shooters began to report brass that had a small pistol primer pocket instead of the traditional large, due to the use of … Most of my 45 Long Colt loads are based on black powder and different boolits. 727 (Actual in 7 1/2" bbl revolver) ## new Cowboy load from Hodgdon Universal 6.5 gr. all cowboy loads below: 802 (IMR max load) Lil'Gun 25.5 gr. and FMJ-RN bullet. 824 MAX. For recreational shooting I load the 200 grain Speer "flying ashtray" JHP bullet in front of 11.0 grains of HS6 powder for a muzzle velocity (MV) of 945 fps. VV N320 8.7 gr. The accuracy is also about as good as it gets with me. I have been told as of 2011 that the NEW and current N-100 is faster burning in pistol calibers than the old. H110. His #452490GC was originally made for the 45 Auto Rim cartridge for use in the Smith & Wesson 1950 Target revolver, but I also use the Thompson design, which weighs around 255 grains, for heavy-duty loads approaching the energy of the 44 Magnum in the Ruger Blackhawk. 807 (cowboy load) 230 grain RN Plated lead (full copper plating) AA5744 17.0 gr. Lil'Gun* 18.0 gr. True Blue 7.0 gr. Titegroup 9.5 gr. A bullet with a 941 Maximum Quality 300-grain jacketed bullets are also offered by all three of these manufacturers. Competition 5.5 gr. 606 FPS minimum 785 cowboy mild ----------------------------------------- in speeds than others that I have tried in the .45 Colt. larger spread between shots. 45 Colt. 7 14.6 gr. 871 Hi=938 Lo=797 ES=141 (Colt Anaconda 6") H4227* 20.0 gr. … Titegroup 8.0 gr. 1,108 max about 175 fps and from 7 1/2" by 50 fps. You are talking 4 grains of bullet weight out of 250 grains. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. Load it like Trail Boss NOSLER HANDGUN BULLETS. 932 minimum Clays 6.0 gr. Bullet sizes vary from .450" for jacketed to .454" for some lead in diameter. ZIP 7.0 gr. Unique 9.5 gr. ----------------------------------------- If you're unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as you'd like. AA No. It also is a most versatile powder as it can be used for standard loads for the Colt SAA and heavy loads for the Blackhawk. HS7 12.0 gr. 824 MAX. Bullseye 6.0 gr. * 1,150* ----------------------------------------- Unique 9.5 gr. Competition 5.2 gr. AA No. Reloading Components Manual, 14th edition - - Lyman Piston & such as the Winchester Model 94. * 1,150* Also, the handloader has many component options to produce high quality ammunition at a cost much lower than purchasing factory new ammunition. W-296/H-110* 24.9 gr. Lil'Gun 25.5 gr. Clays 5.9 gr. can stick in barrel- this is below MINIMUM.) 941 Cowboy MAX Powder Co. Reloaders' Guide (1995) - - Hodgdon's Basic Reloaders ----------------------------------------- * 1,100* This EXCEEDS MAX LOAD Use at your OWN RISK) 1,331 start INTERNATIONAL. 310 grain Lead RNFP (Ruger and T/C Only) The size of the 45 Colt cartridge helps to make it an easy one to reload. (Hi=877.7 Lo=803.0 Spread=74.7 fps) 300 grain JHP or Hornady XTP H110* 21.8 gr. Posted: … 761 minimum In test-firing the newly reintroduced Colt Gold Cup National Match in .45 Automatic Colt Pistol, I initially fired seven different factory loads. Elmer Keith’s custom Colt single action was used to develop his heavy 44 Special loads in the late 1920s, and for a long time the 45 Colt cartridge was accused of being weak. 231 7.5 gr. Bullseye, Unique and 2400 are products of Alliant (formerly Hercules) Powders. 5 9.4 gr. AA No. 777 minimum * ONLY for Ruger and T/C guns. 905 MAX LOAD (I got 932.2 in revolver) Make sure your gun can handle it before VV N320 6.8 gr. 870 After all the work and expense, it turned out to be a somewhat mediocre performer. Universal 6.4 gr. A favorite pastime of many dedicated sixgunners is sitting around a campfire arguing the merits of their particular choice of caliber. Titegroup 7.0 gr. shot an average of 880.2 fps pointing up and 708.0 fps pointing 840 minimum Could someone direct me to some data, or perhaps break out their reloading manuals and list some data for me? 1,051 No. -------------------Ruger Blackhawk, T/C only--------------------- IMR 4227* 18.0 gr. AA No. Nitro 100 use 6.1 to 6.8 for normal Colt 45 loads (old formulation ==========-[only RUGER and T/C below]========= Reloading The 45 Colt is a great choice for reloading. 928 Hi=958 Lo=902 ES=56 Unique 922 start I'll finish the rest of the canister in 500 Linebaugh or 45 ACP. ***1,023)* (13.6 to 15.1 MAX is good range) lead loads) ---------------------------------------- AA No. 775 Approx. 225 grain JHP (Jacketed Hollow Point) Select a Cartridge. Bullseye 6.0 gr. * 1,050 @ 8.1 Max load Only use loads based on IMR 4227 in firearms manufactured since the end of World War II. 231 7.0 gr. ZIP 5.5 gr. Electronic Book . IMR 4227* 18.0 gr. First, the .45 Colt has a giant cartridge case. No. References: Accurate Arms Co. 1996 Reloading booklet - - Alliant All User Loading Data Components Bullets; Primers; Specifications . ----------------------------------------- Titegroup 6.2 gr. (THESE ARE MAXIMUM LOADS- HUNTING) 250-255 grain LRNFP (Lead Round Nose, flat point) IMR-4227 21.0 gr. Nitro 100 use 4.7 to 5.3 grains for 800-875 fps (old formulation) 6,033. 231 6.0 gr. all cowboy loads below: 805 Unique 8.3 gr. 2 6.1 gr. HP38 8.5 gr. In the large .45 case, a large difference has been noted AA No. Thread starter Viscomm; Start date Feb 22, 2016; V. Viscomm Active Member. AA #9 14.1 gr. The 45 Colt brass could handle the pressures, but standard sixguns could not. 872 (in 7 1/2" bbl revolver)(ES=38 fps) Unique 6.8 gr. Trail Boss 8.5 gr. However, my first test with OLD Nitro 100 were very light, too light. 9 14.6 gr. Trail Boss 5.8 gr. Despite being a production rifle, the Model 2020 should rival more expensive custom builds. 995 FPS True Blue 6.4 gr. No. SWC - 9.6 grains Unique. This EXCEEDS MAX LOAD, Use at OWN RISK) |   (No. I basically stay with the old reloading manual levels of pressure for the 45 long Colt in reloading the modern repo ‘73s. When you do, and if it doesn't show a listing for Cast Lead bullets go to the bottom and click on the plus sign and it should come up. 231 6.0 gr. 865 Maximum AA No. *** 1007 MAX+ (Actual in 7 1/2" bbl 255 gr. The poster called it "the Holy Grail " of 45 Colt reloading data. I did not have to alter the Hornady set to load 45 Schofield with it, I was able to screw them into my press far enough to crimp on my Hornady Lock and Load AP. Find what you need in four easy steps. Space constraints keep me from looking at all of these powders in depth, but I can cover a few. True Blue 10.5 gr. True Blue 9.0 gr. Titegroup 6.4 gr. Trail Boss 7.3 gr. Universal 9.5 gr. 760 (mild) 767 Max 1,180### 734 minimum With these bullets sized .452" and cast of 16 parts lead to 1 part tin, try this loading with 19.0 grains of WW-296 or 19.5 grains of H-110 in Star-line cases with Fed 155 primers and Bubba lube, or Javelina or NEI pistol lube. ----------------------------------------- One problem inherent with the original #454424 was the fact that when sized to 0.451 to 0.452 inch, the crimping groove almost disappears. Trail Boss 5.5 gr. By the standards of the day when it arrived in 1873, and even to this day, the 45 Colt was and is a powerful cartridge. 886 MAX Unique 10.8 gr. 935 Hi=974, Lo=877, ES=98 in 8.5" bbl It is loaded not by weight, but by volume. Lyman 452460 , 200 gr. VV N320 5.9 gr. 761 minimum 225 grain LRN, FP or SWC (Lead Round Nose) Reloading data is available as low as 99¢ per cartridge or purchase a subscription and receive new data before the next edition of the book is printed. Trail Boss 4.5 gr. * For Ruger and T/C ONLY ! It is impossible to go wrong with the 45 Colt. 634 Hi=665, Lo=619, ES=26 (too slow) 830 H110* 22.1 gr. HS6## 10.5 gr. 890 Hi=912, Lo=858, ES=55 (good load) Unique 10.0 gr. 260 grain JSP Speer 734 minimum 230 grain Round Nose LEAD (also see 225 gr. 742 Hi=750, Lo=735, ES=15 (good spread, should have used more powder) * ONLY for Ruger and T/C guns. guns. The key for best shooting is to size cast bullets accordingly and open the throats if necessary. Unique 8.0 gr. 350 grain JSP (Jacketed Soft Point)only RUGER and T/C HS6 13.5 gr. Silhouette 9.5 gr. One sizes and de-primes, the second flares the mouth and the third seats the bullet and crimps the brass case in the same step. 625 Hi=673, Lo=594, ES=80 (too slow)(old formulation) Solo 1000 5.8 gr. IMR4227 19.0 gr. 886 MAX * 1,050 @ 8.1 Max load 180 grain LRNFP (Lead Round Nose, flat point) 185 grain JHP Sierra 5 makes a nice cowboy load around 9 grains) 766 ( mild cowboy) ***1,180)* (15.8 to 17.6 MAX is good range) 719 (very mild) In ranking the various 45 Colt sixguns now in production from the least strongest to that capable of a handling the heaviest loads, I would set the following order. share. 5 9.4 gr. 947 5 12.1 gr. 2400 14.9 gr. 1,191 start 1,410 max (WAY too slow-stuck bullet possible)(old formulation) ==========-[only RUGER and T/C below]========= 867 Hi=909 Lo=842 ES=67 ### my actual in 20" rifle barrel Click "Get Data" to view results. AA No. 800 For the 45 Colt this is the Single Action Army revolver. Also, the handloader has many component options to produce high quality ammunition at a cost much lower than purchasing factory new ammunition. 2400 21.4 gr. Use at your OWN RISK Joined Oct 16, 2009 Messages 39 Reactions 0 Points 6. Unique 9.0 gr. HP38 9.0 gr. Titegroup 5.0 gr. They had a good variety of bullets for Colt .45! 787 Cowboy mild 971 Hi=1,013 Lo=924 ES=89 890 Hi=912, Lo=858, ES=55 (good load) makes jacketed bullets for the Colt SAA that are .4515" splitting the difference. 730 (Actual in 4 5/8" bbl revolver) NOTE: I'm not seeing any prohibition against discussing load data here, but I may have missed it. * 1,250* Nitro 100 6.5 gr. CAUTION!! 870 FPS 942 start Alliant Powder - Reloader's Guide This Unique max seems to be 45 Colt specific as on the same website for 44 mag, it shows 240 grain Lead SWC … Nitro 100 5.8 gr. (IMR 4227 is same as H-4227 if made in Australia) Load Data Downloads. TITEWAD. AA N100 5.5 gr. I didn’t realize how many different powders from Hodgdon I use in loading the 45 Colt until I began putting this article together. 839 (mild) Nitro 100 use 6.0 to 6.7 grains of OLD formula 1016 Maximum Universal 6.5 gr. Ed Harris 45 Cal Cast bullets: 45 Colt A three of Ed’s bullets (45-240H1, 45-262H & 45-290H) were all tested in “standard” level 45 Colt loads intended for the Colt and clones SAAs consisting of 6 gr Alliant Bullseye. If you're unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as you'd like. 160 grain LRNFP (Lead Round Nose, flat point) Open up the load data page you wish to download. Trail Boss 6.5 gr. can stick in barrel- this is below MINIMUM.) 759 minimum 780 (mild) Titegroup performs well. Most load data I have for these uses other powders like 2400. Heavy loads that are safe for use in the Ruger Redhawk would destroy a fine Colt SAA. 860 H110* 22.1 gr. 4.5-5.0 grains with 230-240-grain bullet in the .45 Schofield case. IMR Trail Boss, 4227, IMR 3031 and IMR 4895 are products of IMR (formerly DuPont) Powder Company. in speeds. Universal. ***1,023)* (13.6 to 15.1 MAX is good range) Some die sets come with four dies, separating the seating and crimping stages. *** ONLY USE in Ruger and T/C. 871 2400 12.5 gr. 836 fps (powder pointing UP) 9 15.5 gr. Unique 8.5 gr. (being copper plated, I should have loaded this bullet much hotter in some above) 2400* 18.0 gr. (Hi=872.5 Lo=827.5 Spread=45 fps)(some unburned powder) 773 (very mild)Hi=830 Lo=718 ES=112 998 MAX. With the coming of Ruger’s Blackhawk chambered in 45 Colt in the early 1970s, we finally had a sixgun that could tap the tremendous potential of the 45 Colt cartridge. Trail Boss 5.5 gr.

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