45 Colt - pet loads anyone?

[ginseng503]

Hello,

I am new to reloading. I have started with 45 Colt and will probably stay here for a while. To decide on powder, load, etc., I have read some manuals, online and in print.

So far I have worked up the following using 250 grain RNFP's.
5.5 grain titegroup - cowboy load?
5.8 grain titegroup - an "in betweener"
6.0 grain titegroup - commercial ammo substitute?

So far my guns in 45 are;
Uberti Colt 7.5", Uberti Remington 5.5", Winchester 94 16"

Would anyone like to suggest something else for me to try? Maybe you have a favorite powder and load combo you like for whatever you do?

 

[rosco peeco]

Welcome to reloading ginseng503, I'm sure your gonna love it. I use 9 grains of unique with a 250gr hornady hp/xtp in both my 92 16" and my 94 20". Works great for me. I've read in one manual that a "steady diet of these loads will tend to loosen things up inside some revolvers". Having said that, I use this very same load in my pietta 4 3/4" 1873 with no problems. Enjoy your new hobby and good shooting, Toni.

 

[ginseng503]

I use 9 grains of unique with a 250gr hornady hp/xtp in both my 92 16" and my 94 20". Works great for me.

Thank you rosco peeco. I will think about getting some Unique. I can download from 9 grains. I have a Uberti 1866, (brass), on the way. I shouldn't use loads for a 92 in it.

 

[tbooker]

I use 5.0gr of titegroup under 250gr of lead. works great for Cowboy Action and doesn't beat anything up.

 

[ginseng503]

5.0 grains of Titegroup, thanks tbooker.

I will try that too.

 

[ben hunchak]

I still like using Trail Boss in the big case, a fairly small charge fills the case up, so there is no chance of a double charge, and has been plenty accurate for me.

 

[al100]

x2 on trailboss

 

[ruffbird]

One of my favorite powders for .45 colt is UNIVERSAL clays! It meters great in my measure, burns cleaner than some others & I like it for medium power loads.

 

[The Cold Lake Kid]

X3 on Trail Boss
I'm using 5.5 grains under a 250 grain bullet in my Rugers and my '66 rifle
But I am a WARTHOG

 

[chuckwagon]

7 gr of W231 with a 250 is a good one too.

 

[ginseng503]

A lot of support for Trail Boss. Now I'm curious. I'll have to find out more about Trail Boss!

 

[Olof]

X4 on Trail Boss. Doubled charged a round at the loading bench once, and it was VERY obvious. 5.4 grains with a 250 grain RNFP is my favorite load so far.

 

[Ganderite]

I have a lot of 200 SWC bullets on hand that I load in 45ACP. I found these bullets over 8gr of 7625 to be pleasent to shoot and quaite accurate.

 

[mackles]

8 grains of red dot, 250 grain LRNFP.

 

[Airwolf]

Hodgdon Clays, 4.6grs with a 250gr RNFP....Yes, I know some people will worry about it`s fast burn rate, small amount in the case (alleged Ka-booms), and such...But it is the best load that I have found, and it`s a very clean powder....Yes, Trailboss, Unique works well, as does Universal clays....But I have been using this load for the better part of 18 years and I haven`t had a problem.....

 

[Camp Cook]

I can't tell you my 45 Colt loads they would blow up your Uberti's...

 

[ginseng503]

I can't tell you my 45 Colt loads they would blow up your Uberti's...

My Lee manual has loads like that listed under "Ruger and T/C only"

 

[leadslinger]

x5 for trail boss.
Starting load with a 200 grain LRNFP home casted bullet
for cowboy.
nice accurate with moderate recoil.
Very clean burning.
Titegroup works very nice as well, but very dirty.

 

[Lee Enfield]

8-9 grains Unique with a 255grain

I find that 8 grains is position sensitive, but always works.

 

[(((Echo)))]

x6 for Trail Boss.

First loads were 5.0 grs under a 250 gr RNFP. Accurate and easy to shoot.

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