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November 11, 2002, 08:23 PM
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454 reduced laods
can someone suggest what powder to used for reduced 454 casull loads. I'd like to use a 260 grain bullet at around 44 mag velocities. Of course data would also be appreciated.
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November 11, 2002, 09:24 PM
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from Hodgdon's website
http://www.hodgdon.com/data/pistol/454casul.php 260 GR. SPR JHP COL: 1.675" GRs VEL CUP HS-6 16.8 1420 36,400 CUP UNIVERSAL 11.5 1245 34,900 CUP TITEGROUP 11.0 1270 35,900 CUP
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November 15, 2002, 12:17 PM
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The absolute best for 454 lites is Unique, IMO.
9gr with a 260gr bullet should be a good starting place. You'll find about 50fps increase if you use a magnum primer, but I've noticed less consistency doing that. |
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November 16, 2002, 12:25 PM
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I should think that any of the book loads for super-hot (TC Contender or Ruger only) .45 Colt loads would be exactly what you're looking for.
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November 19, 2002, 01:13 AM
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454 reduced loads
Isn't a 454 reduced load called a .45 LONG COLT?
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