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k Squared · October 22, 2012, 01:17 PM

I am about to start reloading 45 Schofield (45 S&W). I have a large amount of empty 45 Colt brass. Can I trim the Colt brass to Schofield length and load it as 45 Schofield?

I plan to use a 45 Schofield seater die and a 45 Colt shell holder.

The biggest problem may be ejecting the Colt shells from the revolver since the Schofield base is slightly wider.

Good chance this question has been asked before, but I couldn't find it when I searched.

Thanks
K Squared

October 22, 2012, 01:17 PM	#1
k Squared Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2007 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 238	Using 45 Colt Brass for 45 Schofield Revolver I am about to start reloading 45 Schofield (45 S&W). I have a large amount of empty 45 Colt brass. Can I trim the Colt brass to Schofield length and load it as 45 Schofield? I plan to use a 45 Schofield seater die and a 45 Colt shell holder. The biggest problem may be ejecting the Colt shells from the revolver since the Schofield base is slightly wider. Good chance this question has been asked before, but I couldn't find it when I searched. Thanks K Squared __________________ K Squared