Recommendation for .45 LC bullets and reloading

[Alex McKr]

15567: An excellent source for reloading data(If you don't already have a loading manual, etc.) is the Hodgdon Reloading website. The site is very easy to use and contains load data for multiple calibers, powder types and bullet weights. Its a great resource which I use all the time. It should be of value to you, too.

This info may be useful. ..Trail Boss: I achieved a good balance of accuracy/performance with Trail Boss, when charge weights were kept to around 80-85% of maximum (As determined by the Hodgdon formula). This was consistent across a number of calibers and cartidges, including: .45 Colt. Of course, your guns will soon show you what they prefer. So, I still recommend starting at the minimum charge weight and working your way up to the optimal load. Just like you would, when developing a load for any cartridge.

Since the seller returned your money...I don't believe a negative rating is necessary. The guy acted like a real jerk(I suspect because he knew he was selling you an overpriced, or possibly defective gun)....but you will run into that type, from time to time. My advice: Ignore him and move on.
As for not taking a 'take-down' model '97 down. Total nonsense! These guns aren't at all complicated to take down and re-assemble....provided you pay attention to the correct sequence to follow. You can likely find detailed instructions on how to do just that, on you tube.

Note: Out of curiosity, I typed in : Winchester 1897 takedown. A you tube video describing the process appeared, within seconds.

By the way, you may be interested to know that Norinco makes a replica Model '97. You can find them on the Marstar website. Marstar is also a site sponsor. I've heard mixed reviews for these guns. Whether one of these interests you or not, it may still be worth a look.

Anyway, hope this further info is useful. Some good advice from posters here, already.

Al

 

[15567]

Thanks to everyone who has contributed, I am very appreciative.

The Hodgton reloading website is very useful and Trail Boss it will be. Apparently, due to the nature of this powder it is not possible to double charge a .45 Colt cartridge which is a big plus - ask me how I know.

Yes, the seller returned the money but is an incredible ////. in the way he went about it and having intentionally misrepresented the shotgun. He should change his cowboy alias to Vindictive. Yes, I saw that 1897 YouTube take down video and it is not hard and a take down feature is good to have and use, and not be told that it is difficult by an "experienced seller and CAS shooter" not to do it. Just wonder what I could have discovered but the shotgun was to be returned. I am not a newbie to firearms by a long shot.

I have interest in a Norinco clone and will see how it works out. Many at the weekly shoot had the Norinco clone and when I asked about it and was told by one participant that he has two since he needs to fix it often. I also acquired a Rossi Overland much praised by Hickock45 on his channel review as he was an active CAS shooter. The external hammers will likely make it slower than an 1897 but makes for a neat coach gun. Still plan to buy an original unmessed with Winchester 1897.