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Kelly J · May 1, 2006, 09:39 AM

After my reply last night I was concerned to think that I had used a bogus load data so I went down to my reloading room and researched my information, and manuals, here is what I found.
Hodgdon Reloaders Basic Manual 2005:
HS-6 Powder
260 GR. SPR GDHP
10.7gr at 865FPS 14,000CUP

One Book/ One Caliber 45 Colt 2004 Copyright:
250GR Cast LRNFP .452 Dia.
HS-6 Powder
9.0gr 743 FPS 7,800CUP
10.5gr 946 FPS 13,300 CUP (This is the Load I used)

250GR HDY HP/XTP .452 Dia. 1.595 COL
HS-6 Powder
9.7gr 743 FPS 9,700 CUP
10.8gr 862 FPS 13,500 CUP

This is the data that I used to try the 10.5gr load and was not to concerned about exceeding Max. Pressure based on the printed data that showed the load as not exceeding 45 cal. 14,000CUP's

But the bottom line is that my gun did not like it the crimp didnot hold it and I wasn't happy with the results of bullet jump, and lousy accuracy so to say the least that particular load is off the table.

I don't want to belabor this point as until I can test the loads I have using the clays powder, to see what the crony can tell me I am on hold for now, but the fact of bullet jump does concern me and for this reason, if I am going to find a good load to use in my Mountain Gun that will fall between 850 and 925 FPS what will the crimp do?

May 1, 2006, 09:39 AM	#19
Kelly J Senior Member Join Date: April 29, 2006 Location: Blue Springs, MO Posts: 383	leftoverdj After my reply last night I was concerned to think that I had used a bogus load data so I went down to my reloading room and researched my information, and manuals, here is what I found. Hodgdon Reloaders Basic Manual 2005: HS-6 Powder 260 GR. SPR GDHP 10.7gr at 865FPS 14,000CUP One Book/ One Caliber 45 Colt 2004 Copyright: 250GR Cast LRNFP .452 Dia. HS-6 Powder 9.0gr 743 FPS 7,800CUP 10.5gr 946 FPS 13,300 CUP (This is the Load I used) 250GR HDY HP/XTP .452 Dia. 1.595 COL HS-6 Powder 9.7gr 743 FPS 9,700 CUP 10.8gr 862 FPS 13,500 CUP This is the data that I used to try the 10.5gr load and was not to concerned about exceeding Max. Pressure based on the printed data that showed the load as not exceeding 45 cal. 14,000CUP's But the bottom line is that my gun did not like it the crimp didnot hold it and I wasn't happy with the results of bullet jump, and lousy accuracy so to say the least that particular load is off the table. I don't want to belabor this point as until I can test the loads I have using the clays powder, to see what the crony can tell me I am on hold for now, but the fact of bullet jump does concern me and for this reason, if I am going to find a good load to use in my Mountain Gun that will fall between 850 and 925 FPS what will the crimp do?