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Denny Hansen · January 20, 2002, 10:51 AM

Even with modern metalurgy I would take into account that you are using a design that's a century old, even though commercial manufacturers stay well within SAMMI limits. The handload I mentioned in the article uses close to a max load of Unique powder and approaches Mach 1. My Lyman manual does not list the CUP for this load.

I used a Cor-Bon Plus P load once to put down an injured bull on the ranch, and the casing showed no signs of overpressue. Still, I would not suggest a steady diet of such loads. Since the .45 Colt is a proven performer, I would err on the side of safety.

Denny

January 20, 2002, 10:51 AM	#2
Denny Hansen Staff Emeritus Join Date: June 29, 2001 Location: Prescott Valley, AZ Posts: 2,422	Even with modern metalurgy I would take into account that you are using a design that's a century old, even though commercial manufacturers stay well within SAMMI limits. The handload I mentioned in the article uses close to a max load of Unique powder and approaches Mach 1. My Lyman manual does not list the CUP for this load. I used a Cor-Bon Plus P load once to put down an injured bull on the ranch, and the casing showed no signs of overpressue. Still, I would not suggest a steady diet of such loads. Since the .45 Colt is a proven performer, I would err on the side of safety. Denny __________________ S.W.A.T. Magazine Weapons, Training and Tactics for the Real World Join us at TFL or at AR15.com or on Facebook