45 Colt reloads

Stan_TheGunNut · August 13, 2006, 07:44 AM

I'm getting into Cowboy shooting, and have two 45 Colt pistols (Beretta Stampedes), and a 45 Colt rifle (Marlin). I'd like to find a load that I can use in both the pistols and the rifle. This would make it easier for me to reload, and keep me from mixing them up at the range. I've aquired ~1000 200 grain LRN bullets. I also have quite a bit of Unique powder. My reloading book (Lyman 47th ed)doesn't have a recipe using these components.

A mid range load is what I'm after. I don't want my guns to blow up, but I don't want the bullet to drop to the ground a foot in front of the barrel. Can anyone point me to a good reference, or have any suggestions?

Thanks

Sport45 · August 14, 2006, 10:42 AM

Go to Alliant's website. Shows 7.5 to 9.0 grains. You have to look under "Cowboy Action."

200gr RNFP and Unique

maxwayne · August 14, 2006, 06:38 PM

I have shot 7.5 of Unique and a cast 200 gr swc without any problems. Light recoil and accurate.

ScottsGT · August 14, 2006, 08:22 PM

Trail Boss, Trail Boss, Trail Boss!
It is DESIGNED for the .45LC since the .45LC was originally loaded with black powder, a charge or modern smokeless powder won't fill up the case, and can sometimes cause problems. The new Trail Boss is a light "fluffy" donut shaped powder that will fill a case over halfway and still be around 800fps. Check out the thread over on THR in the "Reloading" section. Great discussion on it.

BigJakeJ1s · August 14, 2006, 10:26 PM

+1 for Trail Boss!

Andy

August 13, 2006, 07:44 AM	#1
Stan_TheGunNut Member Join Date: November 25, 2004 Posts: 28	45 Colt reloads I'm getting into Cowboy shooting, and have two 45 Colt pistols (Beretta Stampedes), and a 45 Colt rifle (Marlin). I'd like to find a load that I can use in both the pistols and the rifle. This would make it easier for me to reload, and keep me from mixing them up at the range. I've aquired ~1000 200 grain LRN bullets. I also have quite a bit of Unique powder. My reloading book (Lyman 47th ed)doesn't have a recipe using these components. A mid range load is what I'm after. I don't want my guns to blow up, but I don't want the bullet to drop to the ground a foot in front of the barrel. Can anyone point me to a good reference, or have any suggestions? Thanks

August 14, 2006, 10:42 AM	#2
Sport45 Senior Member Join Date: May 25, 1999 Location: Too close to Houston Posts: 4,196	Go to Alliant's website. Shows 7.5 to 9.0 grains. You have to look under "Cowboy Action." 200gr RNFP and Unique __________________ Proud member of the NRA and Texas State Rifle Association. Registered and active voter.

August 14, 2006, 08:22 PM	#4
ScottsGT Senior Member Join Date: September 20, 2001 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 236	Trail Boss, Trail Boss, Trail Boss! Trail Boss, Trail Boss, Trail Boss! It is DESIGNED for the .45LC since the .45LC was originally loaded with black powder, a charge or modern smokeless powder won't fill up the case, and can sometimes cause problems. The new Trail Boss is a light "fluffy" donut shaped powder that will fill a case over halfway and still be around 800fps. Check out the thread over on THR in the "Reloading" section. Great discussion on it.

August 14, 2006, 06:38 PM	#3
maxwayne Senior Member Join Date: March 10, 2001 Posts: 402	I have shot 7.5 of Unique and a cast 200 gr swc without any problems. Light recoil and accurate.

August 14, 2006, 10:26 PM	#5
BigJakeJ1s Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2005 Location: Arlington TX Posts: 663	+1 for Trail Boss! Andy