Load for 45 Colt (265g)

DaveLee · February 11, 2009, 09:47 PM

I'm looking for load data for a moderate load for a 45 Colt Keith type 265 grain LSWC using Trail Boss. I'll be shooting a Ruger Bisley Vaquero.

Thanks in advance for your comments.

imdarren · February 11, 2009, 11:41 PM

Hey! I was born in Richland! Cool.

I use 6 grains of Trail Boss with a 250gr. (Hodgdon manual) You should be good with that even though your 15 grains heavier. One of the great things about Trail Boss is it is VERY forgiving / flexible. Because of the load density, (or lack thereof) some folks say you can just about fill the brass to the base of the bullet and still be ok with that stuff.

I love Trail Boss! You will too.

DArren

Pathfinder45 · February 12, 2009, 12:47 AM

What sort of velocity do you hope to acheive? I've run a lot of different ammo components through my .45 but never used Trailboss. Let me know how you like it. Are you casting your own bullets? My favorite powders for .45 Colt are, from fastest to slowest: Titegroup, Unique, HS-7, AA-9. But since I'm a sucker for good deals I use a lot of others also.

DaveLee · February 12, 2009, 03:04 AM

I'd be very happy to get 650-700 FPS.

February 11, 2009, 09:47 PM	#1
DaveLee Junior Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Location: Richland, WA, USA Posts: 8	Load for 45 Colt (265g) I'm looking for load data for a moderate load for a 45 Colt Keith type 265 grain LSWC using Trail Boss. I'll be shooting a Ruger Bisley Vaquero. Thanks in advance for your comments.

February 12, 2009, 12:47 AM	#3
Pathfinder45 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Posts: 3,224	Vaquero 45 What sort of velocity do you hope to acheive? I've run a lot of different ammo components through my .45 but never used Trailboss. Let me know how you like it. Are you casting your own bullets? My favorite powders for .45 Colt are, from fastest to slowest: Titegroup, Unique, HS-7, AA-9. But since I'm a sucker for good deals I use a lot of others also.

February 12, 2009, 03:04 AM	#4
DaveLee Junior Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Location: Richland, WA, USA Posts: 8	Velocity I'd be very happy to get 650-700 FPS.

February 11, 2009, 11:41 PM	#2
imdarren Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 164	Hey! I was born in Richland! Cool. I use 6 grains of Trail Boss with a 250gr. (Hodgdon manual) You should be good with that even though your 15 grains heavier. One of the great things about Trail Boss is it is VERY forgiving / flexible. Because of the load density, (or lack thereof) some folks say you can just about fill the brass to the base of the bullet and still be ok with that stuff. I love Trail Boss! You will too. DArren