Load Data for Oregon Trail Bullets?

M14MSgt · May 28, 2009, 03:33 PM

Anyone got any load data?

That'll Do · May 28, 2009, 03:37 PM

What's the bullet weight, caliber, etc?

M14MSgt · May 28, 2009, 05:21 PM

45LC 200g RNFP .452
44-40 200g RNFP .427
38 158g RNFP .358

That'll Do · May 28, 2009, 06:42 PM

Honestly, I'd get a current Lyman reloading manual (they have a decent amount of data for lead) and work up a load from there. In my experience, Oregon Trail bullets work well when pushed faster than "normal" for lead. I guess it has something to do with the alloy.

They're definitely a quality bullet.

The_Vigilante · May 28, 2009, 07:28 PM

Oregon Trail publishes loading data for most if not all of the bullets it manufactures. All you have to do is call them and they will either fax or email it to you.

whiplash · May 29, 2009, 08:32 AM

I think they have their own manul for purchase. But yes, they are more than happy to fax/e-mail load data. Just give them a call.

M14MSgt · May 29, 2009, 05:05 PM

thanks fellas...will do.

mikld · May 30, 2009, 12:01 PM

Sounds like you don't own a reloading manual. IMHO a good reloading manual (or several) is essential. Get a Lyman 49th or Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook to start. Reloading sites and forums are great but NO substitute for for good reloading manuals. Most manuals have a "how to" section that answers a LOT of reloading questions, for beginner and experiance reloaders. Personally, I won't use any load data I see on any forum, maybe just me, but I know where all my reload data comes from.

M14MSgt · May 30, 2009, 06:18 PM

actually - i have the current speer reloading manual, but they call for speer bullets in their load data. i don't want to be confined to spending high dollar for only one type of bullet simply b/c speer's says so. oregon trail are cheaper bullets.

jdscholer · May 30, 2009, 06:27 PM

IMO Oregon Trail bullets have Speer lead beat all to hell. jd

May 28, 2009, 03:33 PM	#1
M14MSgt Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2007 Location: Lancaster CA Posts: 105	Load Data for Oregon Trail Bullets? Anyone got any load data?

May 28, 2009, 07:28 PM	#5
The_Vigilante Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2008 Location: Far West Texas Posts: 200	Load Data for Oregon Trail Bullets? Oregon Trail publishes loading data for most if not all of the bullets it manufactures. All you have to do is call them and they will either fax or email it to you. __________________ The_Vigilante Keeping the streets safe! A man can never own enough guns!

May 30, 2009, 12:01 PM	#8
mikld Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2009 Location: Southern Oregon! Posts: 2,891	Sounds like you don't own a reloading manual. IMHO a good reloading manual (or several) is essential. Get a Lyman 49th or Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook to start. Reloading sites and forums are great but NO substitute for for good reloading manuals. Most manuals have a "how to" section that answers a LOT of reloading questions, for beginner and experiance reloaders. Personally, I won't use any load data I see on any forum, maybe just me, but I know where all my reload data comes from. __________________ My Anchor is holding fast! I've learned how to stand on my own two knees...

May 30, 2009, 06:27 PM	#10
jdscholer Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 1,197	IMO Oregon Trail bullets have Speer lead beat all to hell. jd __________________ "We're all dummies, just in different ways." Old Okie Philosopher

May 28, 2009, 03:37 PM	#2
That'll Do Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 546	What's the bullet weight, caliber, etc?

May 28, 2009, 05:21 PM	#3
M14MSgt Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2007 Location: Lancaster CA Posts: 105	45LC 200g RNFP .452 44-40 200g RNFP .427 38 158g RNFP .358

May 28, 2009, 06:42 PM	#4
That'll Do Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 546	Honestly, I'd get a current Lyman reloading manual (they have a decent amount of data for lead) and work up a load from there. In my experience, Oregon Trail bullets work well when pushed faster than "normal" for lead. I guess it has something to do with the alloy. They're definitely a quality bullet.

May 29, 2009, 08:32 AM	#6
whiplash Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2007 Location: Idaho Posts: 334	I think they have their own manul for purchase. But yes, they are more than happy to fax/e-mail load data. Just give them a call.

May 29, 2009, 05:05 PM	#7
M14MSgt Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2007 Location: Lancaster CA Posts: 105	thanks fellas...will do.

May 30, 2009, 06:18 PM	#9
M14MSgt Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2007 Location: Lancaster CA Posts: 105	actually - i have the current speer reloading manual, but they call for speer bullets in their load data. i don't want to be confined to spending high dollar for only one type of bullet simply b/c speer's says so. oregon trail are cheaper bullets.