Unique with Hornady 250 xtp in 45 colt

Wendyj · December 31, 2016, 07:04 PM

I've got 4 manuals and have been on line and can't find a recipe for unique in my Rossi 45 colt using the 250 xtp. I've loaded 260 and 290 cast with it but don't want to mess up on these. I can use Titegroup or HP 38 if nothing listed for unique. Hoping someone has manual or more info than I can find.

surveyor · December 31, 2016, 07:50 PM

From hornady 9th
45 colt revolver
Test used 7 1/2" barrel blackhawk win lp primer hornady case COL 1.595
250 xtp, unique
Charge wt (velocity)
6.2(600) 6.5 (650) 6.8(700) 7.1 (750) max 7.4 (800)

Thompson center or ruger blackhawk data section availible.
250 xtp listed but powders are vv 105, aa #9, alliant 2400, aa 5744, imr 4227.
They are velocities in 1150-1350 ranges.

Wendyj · December 31, 2016, 08:02 PM

I didn't look at Ruger only loads. I don't know if Roosi m92 can handle them or not.

surveyor · December 31, 2016, 08:15 PM

Lee 2nd
250 xtp/unique
6.9(749) max 7.8 (840)

Lyman 49
250 xtp/unique
1.590 oal
Win cases, win lp primers
7.8 (755) max 8.7 (877)

Lee and lyman don't list what test was.
I didn't give any data from ruger only, freedom arms, etc.
It is quite warm.
I don't load 45 colt, so I can't help much.

Wendyj · December 31, 2016, 09:46 PM

I did find it in Hornady 9th. 7.3 was max. I'm still curious if I can load the Rossi hotter since it's a rifle. For now better safe than sorry.

surveyor · December 31, 2016, 09:56 PM

Rifle data on pg 640

Test was a rossi 92 src 20" barrel.

Wendyj · December 31, 2016, 10:11 PM

Thanks Surveyor

rg1 · December 31, 2016, 10:56 PM

LYMAN 50th Manual.
45 Colt pistol----Win case----Win LP primer---250 gr. XTP---oal 1.590"
Unique powder---start 7.8---755 fps---maximum 8.7--877 fps
tested in universal receiver and Ruger Blackhawk 7 1/2" barrel
Just for comparison as this data is above Hornady's

1100 tac · January 4, 2017, 07:30 AM

Your Rossi '92 will most assuredly handle heavy "Ruger only" loads.

If your Rossi will feed it, you may find the RCBS 270-SAA to be a very accurate bullet.

Wendyj · January 4, 2017, 06:47 PM

I've got a friend on here that cast some 290 grain swc. Lyman mold I think. It really likes them. I'm just saving them for hunting. I had a box of the xtp I bought when I first got vaquero.

December 31, 2016, 07:04 PM	#1
Wendyj Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2015 Location: North Georgia Posts: 1,372	Unique with Hornady 250 xtp in 45 colt I've got 4 manuals and have been on line and can't find a recipe for unique in my Rossi 45 colt using the 250 xtp. I've loaded 260 and 290 cast with it but don't want to mess up on these. I can use Titegroup or HP 38 if nothing listed for unique. Hoping someone has manual or more info than I can find. __________________ God is NOT dead!!!!

December 31, 2016, 07:50 PM	#2
surveyor Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2007 Posts: 770	From hornady 9th 45 colt revolver Test used 7 1/2" barrel blackhawk win lp primer hornady case COL 1.595 250 xtp, unique Charge wt (velocity) 6.2(600) 6.5 (650) 6.8(700) 7.1 (750) max 7.4 (800) Thompson center or ruger blackhawk data section availible. 250 xtp listed but powders are vv 105, aa #9, alliant 2400, aa 5744, imr 4227. They are velocities in 1150-1350 ranges. Last edited by surveyor; December 31, 2016 at 07:55 PM.

December 31, 2016, 08:02 PM	#3
Wendyj Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2015 Location: North Georgia Posts: 1,372	I didn't look at Ruger only loads. I don't know if Roosi m92 can handle them or not. __________________ God is NOT dead!!!!

December 31, 2016, 08:15 PM	#4
surveyor Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2007 Posts: 770	Lee 2nd 250 xtp/unique 6.9(749) max 7.8 (840) Lyman 49 250 xtp/unique 1.590 oal Win cases, win lp primers 7.8 (755) max 8.7 (877) Lee and lyman don't list what test was. I didn't give any data from ruger only, freedom arms, etc. It is quite warm. I don't load 45 colt, so I can't help much. Last edited by surveyor; December 31, 2016 at 08:22 PM.

December 31, 2016, 09:46 PM	#5
Wendyj Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2015 Location: North Georgia Posts: 1,372	I did find it in Hornady 9th. 7.3 was max. I'm still curious if I can load the Rossi hotter since it's a rifle. For now better safe than sorry. __________________ God is NOT dead!!!!

December 31, 2016, 09:56 PM	#6
surveyor Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2007 Posts: 770	Rifle data on pg 640 Test was a rossi 92 src 20" barrel.

December 31, 2016, 10:11 PM	#7
Wendyj Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2015 Location: North Georgia Posts: 1,372	Thanks Surveyor __________________ God is NOT dead!!!!

December 31, 2016, 10:56 PM	#8
rg1 Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2001 Posts: 1,125	LYMAN 50th Manual. 45 Colt pistol----Win case----Win LP primer---250 gr. XTP---oal 1.590" Unique powder---start 7.8---755 fps---maximum 8.7--877 fps tested in universal receiver and Ruger Blackhawk 7 1/2" barrel Just for comparison as this data is above Hornady's

January 4, 2017, 07:30 AM	#9
1100 tac Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2012 Posts: 299	Your Rossi '92 will most assuredly handle heavy "Ruger only" loads. If your Rossi will feed it, you may find the RCBS 270-SAA to be a very accurate bullet. Last edited by 1100 tac; January 4, 2017 at 07:59 AM.

January 4, 2017, 06:47 PM	#10
Wendyj Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2015 Location: North Georgia Posts: 1,372	I've got a friend on here that cast some 290 grain swc. Lyman mold I think. It really likes them. I'm just saving them for hunting. I had a box of the xtp I bought when I first got vaquero. __________________ God is NOT dead!!!!