Reloading the 45 Colt
06-06-2008, 07:55 PM
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Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Reloading the 45 Colt
I'm planning on reloading for my Ruger New Model Blackhawk 45 Colt and figured I'd ask what components you guys would recommend. I'll be making one load for grizzly protection/ big game hunting and one for economical plinking. So far I'm planning on using Starline brass for both loads and either the 200gr RNFP or 250gr RNFP Chey-Cast bullets for my plinking loads (gotta support the WY company). I'm still trying to decide on a bullet for my stout +P loads (thinking 300+ gr hardcast) and powder for both the plinking and bear loads. Any recommendations?
06-10-2008, 05:15 AM
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Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Texas - BUT NOW in Madison County, NY
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RE: Reloading the 45 Colt
ORIGINAL: wyotimberghost
I'm planning on reloading for my Ruger New Model Blackhawk 45 Colt and figured I'd ask what components you guys would recommend. I'll be making one load for grizzly protection/ big game hunting and one for economical plinking. So far I'm planning on using Starline brass for both loads and either the 200gr RNFP or 250gr RNFP Chey-Cast bullets for my plinking loads (gotta support the WY company). I'm still trying to decide on a bullet for my stout +P loads (thinking 300+ gr hardcast) and powder for both the plinking and bear loads. Any recommendations?
I'm planning on reloading for my Ruger New Model Blackhawk 45 Colt and figured I'd ask what components you guys would recommend. I'll be making one load for grizzly protection/ big game hunting and one for economical plinking. So far I'm planning on using Starline brass for both loads and either the 200gr RNFP or 250gr RNFP Chey-Cast bullets for my plinking loads (gotta support the WY company). I'm still trying to decide on a bullet for my stout +P loads (thinking 300+ gr hardcast) and powder for both the plinking and bear loads. Any recommendations?
If bullets are made TOO hard, they can shatter on impact, rather than holding together.
06-10-2008, 04:58 PM
#4
Typical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2005
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RE: Reloading the 45 Colt
For the heavy stuff I have a LEE mold that casts a 300 grain flat nose w/gas check. For powder, 25 grains of WW 296 or H 110 and a CCI Large Rifle magnum primer to light it off. The load is from, let me think, either the Sierra or Harnady loading book. I use the same powder charge when loading Hornady 300 grain XTP's.
