45 colt load data

ralphc21 · September 25, 2010, 11:45 PM

I need some help all my books do not give me any data for a 230 gr lrn .452hornady I am trying to use unigue power can anyone tell me where I can find some load data thanks Ralph

jmortimer · September 26, 2010, 12:13 AM

I'll check Load Data.

GeauxTide · September 26, 2010, 12:14 AM

Is that a .451 bullet. If so, it's designed for the ACP. I run 10gr of Unique under a 275LFN in my Bisley, so 8gr with a 230 should be fine to start. That is, if you have a Blackhawk. Anything else, start at 6.0.

jmortimer · September 26, 2010, 12:21 AM

Alliant lists 8.5 for 230 grain lead bullet.

TXGunNut · September 26, 2010, 11:21 AM

I've had good results using acp-designed cast bullets in my RBH but think the bullets designed for the 45 Colt are more useful and more fun to boot. Maybe the folks that write the loading manuals don't feel the acp bullets will work well in revolvers, in some cases I'm sure they're right.

TX Nimrod · September 26, 2010, 11:12 PM

It's always a crap shoot firing non-cannelured auto bullets in a revolver. If the sizing die squeezes the case down far enough and the expander isn't oversized, case tension may be fine and hold the bullet during recoil. But insufficient tension and the bullets will creep out, tying up the gun. You can usually get away with it using lightweight bullets, their inertia is low and the gun doesn't 'back off' the bullet. But heavier bullets and higher recoil means trouble - that's why many manuals don't show auto bullets, particularly in heavy loads. The 230s are in-between on weight, if you use them be careful.

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TXGunNut · September 26, 2010, 11:24 PM

Fired a new-to-me 45 Colt load today. A 255gr home-cast wheel weight boolit over 7.5grs Universal Clays. SWAG'd it yesterday and read on another thread today where Mike Irwin likes a very similar load. Mould is a Lyman 452424, BTW.
ACP bullets will be less than optimal for your 45 Colt, ralphc21. More suitable bullets are a bit harder to find but will work better. 255gr Keith bullets are easy enough to find and 250gr cowboy action bullets should be available as well.

Rico567 · September 27, 2010, 07:00 AM

Basically agree with "TXGunNut." Shoot a bullet that's designed for .45 Colt, ensure that the bullet is a match for your bore. I I just loaded a bunch, also favoring Hodgdon's Universal, 8.5 gr., CCI300, Laser-Cast 250 gr. bullet. These are a bit warm in the pistol, but since I want the same load to shoot in a Rossi 1892 replica, it works well either way.

azphx55 · September 28, 2010, 07:40 PM

I guess it's a good thing I've been using light loads when I drop .451 plated bullets into .45 Colt cartridges with no crimp.
I hadn't considered what the inertia of that 230gr bullet might do under recoil.
I'm glad I didn't learn that the hard way, particularly since the .45 is my wife's gun.

September 25, 2010, 11:45 PM	#1
ralphc21 Member Join Date: January 14, 2010 Location: Albany GA Posts: 24	45 colt load data I need some help all my books do not give me any data for a 230 gr lrn .452hornady I am trying to use unigue power can anyone tell me where I can find some load data thanks Ralph Last edited by ralphc21; September 26, 2010 at 10:32 AM.

September 26, 2010, 12:13 AM	#2
jmortimer Junior member Join Date: January 24, 2010 Location: South West Riverside County California Posts: 2,763	I'll check Load Data.

September 26, 2010, 12:14 AM	#3
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,514	Is that a .451 bullet. If so, it's designed for the ACP. I run 10gr of Unique under a 275LFN in my Bisley, so 8gr with a 230 should be fine to start. That is, if you have a Blackhawk. Anything else, start at 6.0.

September 26, 2010, 12:21 AM	#4
jmortimer Junior member Join Date: January 24, 2010 Location: South West Riverside County California Posts: 2,763	Alliant lists 8.5 for 230 grain lead bullet.

September 26, 2010, 11:21 AM	#5
TXGunNut Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: If you have to ask... Posts: 2,860	I've had good results using acp-designed cast bullets in my RBH but think the bullets designed for the 45 Colt are more useful and more fun to boot. Maybe the folks that write the loading manuals don't feel the acp bullets will work well in revolvers, in some cases I'm sure they're right.

September 26, 2010, 11:12 PM	#6
TX Nimrod Senior Member Join Date: November 27, 2009 Location: Zona Posts: 432	It's always a crap shoot firing non-cannelured auto bullets in a revolver. If the sizing die squeezes the case down far enough and the expander isn't oversized, case tension may be fine and hold the bullet during recoil. But insufficient tension and the bullets will creep out, tying up the gun. You can usually get away with it using lightweight bullets, their inertia is low and the gun doesn't 'back off' the bullet. But heavier bullets and higher recoil means trouble - that's why many manuals don't show auto bullets, particularly in heavy loads. The 230s are in-between on weight, if you use them be careful. .

September 26, 2010, 11:24 PM	#7
TXGunNut Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: If you have to ask... Posts: 2,860	Fired a new-to-me 45 Colt load today. A 255gr home-cast wheel weight boolit over 7.5grs Universal Clays. SWAG'd it yesterday and read on another thread today where Mike Irwin likes a very similar load. Mould is a Lyman 452424, BTW. ACP bullets will be less than optimal for your 45 Colt, ralphc21. More suitable bullets are a bit harder to find but will work better. 255gr Keith bullets are easy enough to find and 250gr cowboy action bullets should be available as well.

September 27, 2010, 07:00 AM	#8
Rico567 Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Posts: 162	Basically agree with "TXGunNut." Shoot a bullet that's designed for .45 Colt, ensure that the bullet is a match for your bore. I I just loaded a bunch, also favoring Hodgdon's Universal, 8.5 gr., CCI300, Laser-Cast 250 gr. bullet. These are a bit warm in the pistol, but since I want the same load to shoot in a Rossi 1892 replica, it works well either way.

September 28, 2010, 07:40 PM	#9
azphx55 Member Join Date: September 7, 2010 Posts: 85	I guess it's a good thing I've been using light loads when I drop .451 plated bullets into .45 Colt cartridges with no crimp. I hadn't considered what the inertia of that 230gr bullet might do under recoil. I'm glad I didn't learn that the hard way, particularly since the .45 is my wife's gun.