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Gdawgs · February 18, 2013, 01:28 PM

I have a BFR in 460, not a Smith, but I have found that accuracy with 45 Colt and 454 rounds isn't very good. So now I only shoot 460 brass. I have various hot loads that work well using Hornady 240 gr XTP mag bullets. Then for plinkers I load up 255 gr lead bullets with Trail Boss powder in 460 brass. I clocked those at 1,100 fps. No leading problems.

Contrary to what makes sense, the slower bullets actually shoot higher than full power loads. At close distances anyway, say less than 50 yds. Haven't been able to wrap my brain around that one yet.

So my recommendation is to just pick up a set of 460 dies and stick with 460 brass. Skip 45 Colt and 454 Casull brass. You cannot reload 454 or 45 Colt with 460 dies.

February 18, 2013, 01:28 PM	#4
Gdawgs Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2009 Location: MN Posts: 656	I have a BFR in 460, not a Smith, but I have found that accuracy with 45 Colt and 454 rounds isn't very good. So now I only shoot 460 brass. I have various hot loads that work well using Hornady 240 gr XTP mag bullets. Then for plinkers I load up 255 gr lead bullets with Trail Boss powder in 460 brass. I clocked those at 1,100 fps. No leading problems. Contrary to what makes sense, the slower bullets actually shoot higher than full power loads. At close distances anyway, say less than 50 yds. Haven't been able to wrap my brain around that one yet. So my recommendation is to just pick up a set of 460 dies and stick with 460 brass. Skip 45 Colt and 454 Casull brass. You cannot reload 454 or 45 Colt with 460 dies.