.455 reloading data question?

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.455 reloading data question?

Just got a set of .455 dies from Lee, looking at their datasheet for, they do not list Titegroup, which is what I have for .45acp and 9mm. Anyone use Titegroup in their loads, it seem by comparing it to the other powders in .45acp loads that it would only require very small amounts, possibly to small? Other listed powders are:
Unique
Red, blue & green dot
Nobpis 2 & 3
Bulleye
Herco

What primers are you using? Magnum, standard? Brand?

I will scan and post the data sheet asap

Found a source of 265gr bullets from Oma
 
I'm using No150 large pistol primers by Federal, Hornady Cowboy 250 gr(.454 dia.)lead cast bullets, and 4 gr of Bullseye. Big bang, big kick, big holes. I get fair groups at 10m, and a wide spread at 50m, using a Colt New Service. It's not exactly a 50m target revolver.
I have a couple of moulds that I want to try, when the weather gets warm enough to cast, out in my unheated garage/shop.KD
 
Colin said:
Was that with Fiochi cases?
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I used cut-down 45 colt cases bought from Buffalo Arms. They are the .476 Enfield cases(.879 long). I hope to have some Dominion .455 Eley/Colt cases soon(.889 long)
The Fiochi is actually 455 MK11 which is shorter (approx .755), and since my Colt takes the longer stuff, and Fiochi being about $60 a box....KD
 
My old 43rd edition Lyman reloading book gives 4gr Bullseye as the suggested maximum load. I've heard of people reaming out their Colt New Service .455cylinders to 45 long colt, so I'm pretty sure that it can handle the pressures. The brass might be another story, I don't plan on loading anything hotter than this.KD
 
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