H-110 & 255 Gr. Keith Bullets

PALongbow · November 10, 2002, 07:27 PM

Does anyone here use H-110 powder with a 255 grain Keith style bullet and how many grains do you use of H-110 with this bullet??

I like H-110 powder but I'm afraid if my load is too hot it will cause leading to occur but don't know this to be true.

Ron

jem375 · November 10, 2002, 09:02 PM

I'm assuming you have a 44 mag???????? if so 24 grs of H110 or WW296 will do the trick..........also would help to know what gun you will shoot it out of...........

Bill Adair · November 10, 2002, 09:40 PM

PA,

I use 24gr of H110 behind 250gr Oregon Trail RNFP bullets, in my 45 Colt Blackhawk. It's a stout load (1350 fps), but not unmanageable by any means.

No signs of leading to date, though I did have leading with this revolver using bullets from a local caster.

Be absolutely sure to use a magnum primer, as H110 is hard to ignite.

Bill

WESHOOT2 · November 11, 2002, 01:48 AM

Might start a wee bit lower and work up SLOW.

Federal; or Starline cases, Redding Profile Crimp die, magnum primers, chrono.............and Dry Creek Keith-style bullets.

Check out 44/45 advice at www.sixgunner.com

Safey first; don't worry about leading.

Pigshooter · November 11, 2002, 05:47 AM

I have used around 33gr H110 behind a 255gr kieth gas-checked bullet. This was in a 454 casull, and it was definitely moving too fast for a 45LC.

If you are worried, stick with 2400. It is much more forgiving, and cheaper too.

PALongbow · November 11, 2002, 01:12 PM

I shoot a Ruger SRH 7/12 inch bl. Sorry about that I should have indicated that it is a 44 mag and yes they are Dry Creek bullets.

Ron

November 10, 2002, 07:27 PM	#1
PALongbow Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2001 Location: SE Pennsylvania Posts: 103	H-110 & 255 Gr. Keith Bullets Does anyone here use H-110 powder with a 255 grain Keith style bullet and how many grains do you use of H-110 with this bullet?? I like H-110 powder but I'm afraid if my load is too hot it will cause leading to occur but don't know this to be true. Ron

November 10, 2002, 09:02 PM	#2
jem375 Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 390	I'm assuming you have a 44 mag???????? if so 24 grs of H110 or WW296 will do the trick..........also would help to know what gun you will shoot it out of........... __________________ Life is too short to spend it with an ugly gun..... NRA Life Member

November 11, 2002, 01:48 AM	#4
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	ASSUME 45 LC? Might start a wee bit lower and work up SLOW. Federal; or Starline cases, Redding Profile Crimp die, magnum primers, chrono.............and Dry Creek Keith-style bullets. Check out 44/45 advice at www.sixgunner.com Safey first; don't worry about leading. __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

November 10, 2002, 09:40 PM	#3
Bill Adair Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2000 Location: Seattle/Tacoma, WA USA Posts: 345	PA, I use 24gr of H110 behind 250gr Oregon Trail RNFP bullets, in my 45 Colt Blackhawk. It's a stout load (1350 fps), but not unmanageable by any means. No signs of leading to date, though I did have leading with this revolver using bullets from a local caster. Be absolutely sure to use a magnum primer, as H110 is hard to ignite. Bill

November 11, 2002, 05:47 AM	#5
Pigshooter Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2001 Location: Euless, TX Posts: 334	I have used around 33gr H110 behind a 255gr kieth gas-checked bullet. This was in a 454 casull, and it was definitely moving too fast for a 45LC. If you are worried, stick with 2400. It is much more forgiving, and cheaper too.

November 11, 2002, 01:12 PM	#6
PALongbow Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2001 Location: SE Pennsylvania Posts: 103	I shoot a Ruger SRH 7/12 inch bl. Sorry about that I should have indicated that it is a 44 mag and yes they are Dry Creek bullets. Ron