45 colt load question...

38Mike · April 16, 2001, 08:06 AM

I loaded some practice ammo for my Blackhawk; 7.1 gr. 231, 255 gr lswc, wlp primers. This is a max.(?) load according to Win. data.

I started to load a few cases with 8 grains ( according to John Linebaugh's writing) but I got cold feet and didn't do it.

Has anyone out there any experience with the 8 grain load; I'd sure appreciate any feedback..

Thanks,

Mike M.

**Mal H** · April 16, 2001, 08:26 AM

FWIW, Speer #12 lists 8.0 grains of 231 as max for the 250 lswc. Your Blackhawk will be able to take that load in stride and ask for more.

38Mike · April 16, 2001, 09:25 AM

thanks Mal,

Yes, I know I need to buy some reloadin' manuals......

Mike M.

maxwayne · April 16, 2001, 06:06 PM

The Winchester manual doesnt go above 7.1. For plinking in my 45, I like Unique.

Sgt.K · April 16, 2001, 06:12 PM

I'm trying to select a powder that
is versatile and
clean-burning. 231 is
versatile, but is it a clean
powder?

Oh, for a .45 Colt of course.

Thanks,

Sgt.K

VIEJO · April 17, 2001, 07:42 PM

While we're on the subject guys, I don't own or have access to a chronograph. Does anyone know or can you estimate muzzle velocity for a 265 gr. hard cast bullet over 7.5 gr. of WW231? I'm shooting a new Blackhawk and am looking for about 1000fps with this bullet. I'm loading virgin Starline brass.
Thanks a lot,

Viejo

April 16, 2001, 06:12 PM	#5
Sgt.K Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 1999 Location: Kentucky, USA Posts: 198	Sort of 'Off-topic' but... I'm trying to select a powder that is versatile and clean-burning. 231 is versatile, but is it a clean powder? Oh, for a .45 Colt of course. Thanks, Sgt.K

April 17, 2001, 07:42 PM	#6
VIEJO Senior Member Join Date: March 10, 2001 Location: MI Posts: 144	While we're on the subject guys, I don't own or have access to a chronograph. Does anyone know or can you estimate muzzle velocity for a 265 gr. hard cast bullet over 7.5 gr. of WW231? I'm shooting a new Blackhawk and am looking for about 1000fps with this bullet. I'm loading virgin Starline brass. Thanks a lot, Viejo __________________ NRA and JPFO member. Constitutional fanatic. "After we have arranged for our survival, we can discuss sociology." -Jeff Cooper

April 16, 2001, 08:06 AM	#1
38Mike Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2000 Location: Wichita, Ks. Posts: 426	I loaded some practice ammo for my Blackhawk; 7.1 gr. 231, 255 gr lswc, wlp primers. This is a max.(?) load according to Win. data. I started to load a few cases with 8 grains ( according to John Linebaugh's writing) but I got cold feet and didn't do it. Has anyone out there any experience with the 8 grain load; I'd sure appreciate any feedback.. Thanks, Mike M.

April 16, 2001, 08:26 AM	#2
Mal H Staff Join Date: March 20, 1999 Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern Virginia Posts: 16,955	FWIW, Speer #12 lists 8.0 grains of 231 as max for the 250 lswc. Your Blackhawk will be able to take that load in stride and ask for more.

April 16, 2001, 09:25 AM	#3
38Mike Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2000 Location: Wichita, Ks. Posts: 426	thanks Mal, Yes, I know I need to buy some reloadin' manuals...... Mike M.

April 16, 2001, 06:06 PM	#4
maxwayne Senior Member Join Date: March 10, 2001 Posts: 402	The Winchester manual doesnt go above 7.1. For plinking in my 45, I like Unique.