45-90 Smokeless Load Data Anyone have any?

[enfielder]

I picked up a Sharps in 45-90, just for sh!ts and giggles and am now looking to load the beast with both jacketed and cast bullets. Have however found that load data is in pretty short supply.

What I have is Hornady 500gr Interbonds and 410gr LFN bullets.

Saving the lead bullets for BP but would like to launch the copper jackets with smokeless (preferably IMR 3031).

Any suggestions?

 

[Buck45]

I've got the Hard cover reloading book by Lyman out for 45-90. There is a 500 grain load data but it's cast. No 3031 ...It does have 4759 amd 4198 load info. .

Do you want the data for those loads ?

 

[ben hunchak]

While i am not a fan of smokeless loads in this big case, the new Lyman 49th edition has smokeless loads for the 45/90, all are for cast bullets, here are 2 Max. loads.
400gr. cast 35.0grs SR-4759 1746 fps.
500gr. cast 43.0 grs.AA 5744 1667 fps.
These 2 powders are the best place to start as they usually are recommended for loads in big cases, also worth a try for reduced ballistics would be IMR Trail boss.

 

[enfielder]

Thanks for the info!

Buck45, yes please.

I guess I will have to get the 49th edition. Have the 47th, but no 45-90 in it.