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Offline benjaminw7528

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45 lc loads
« on: October 13, 2008, 04:54:37 PM »
 I just bought a reloader and was wondering what are some good stout load I could make I've got green dot,700x powder and 250 lead bullets my scales are missing the pan but I do have the lee dipper set and would like to know some loads
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Re: 45 lc loads
« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2008, 02:13:29 AM »
Before anyone starts telling you about "stout" loads you need to tell us what kinda handgun you plan to shoot them in. Neither powder mentioned is all that great a choice for such loads however.
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Re: 45 lc loads
« Reply #2 on: October 14, 2008, 02:18:36 AM »
...and if you've just started reloading I would stay away from stout loads.
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Re: 45 lc loads
« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2008, 02:45:58 AM »
if that is a rcbs scale, give them a call a good chance they'll send you one at no cost to yourself. dan
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Re: 45 lc loads
« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2008, 09:43:18 AM »
Quote from: benjaminw7528 on October 13, 2008, 04:54:37 PM
I just bought a reloader and was wondering what are some good stout load I could make I've got green dot,700x powder and 250 lead bullets my scales are missing the pan but I do have the lee dipper set and would like to know some loads

Hodgdon has good reloading data (http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp) for both standard pressure and heavier loads which are safe only in Ruger Blackhawks and similarly strong modern revolvers. Be SAFE!! They are two different sets of tables at hodgdon.com.

I have had good accuracy with Hodgdon Universal in the 800 - 900 fps range, but I have found that the accuracy of many 250-260 grain bullets is not so good in my guns. The LBT grain 260 Long Flat Nose bullet is very accurate with this load. My guns are much less finicky with heavier 300+ grain bullets but they are Ruger level loads with H110 and Lil'Gun. Be safe.


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Re: 45 lc loads
« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2008, 11:02:43 AM »
Quote from: Graybeard on October 14, 2008, 02:13:29 AM
Before anyone starts telling you about "stout" loads you need to tell us what kinda handgun you plan to shoot them in. Neither powder mentioned is all that great a choice for such loads however.

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Re: 45 lc loads
« Reply #6 on: October 14, 2008, 11:33:48 AM »
its a ruger  blackhawk I forgot I've got bullseye powder to
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Re: 45 lc loads
« Reply #7 on: October 14, 2008, 12:37:24 PM »
It is my opinion that NONE of the powders you mention are good for "stout" reloads for a 45LC.  They are much too fast burning.  You certainly need powders such as #9, H-110, or even Unique, although that one is borderline fast/slow.  Your powders will develop pressure too quickly.  Better get a manual or use the values of the Internet and visit some companies website that will provide their proven data.  Good-luck...BCB
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Re: 45 lc loads
« Reply #8 on: October 14, 2008, 04:26:18 PM »
Seeings how it is a Ruger BH, get some H 110 or W296 and get a good scale.
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Re: 45 lc loads
« Reply #9 on: October 14, 2008, 05:31:45 PM »
Personally, I like shooting lots of Alliant 2400 powder in front of heavy cast lead bullets in my Ruger Blackhawk 45 Long Colt.  I have a number loaded to the "Ruger & TC Contender" power levels, which are close to 44 Magnum power levels.

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Re: 45 lc loads
« Reply #10 on: October 15, 2008, 01:33:48 AM »
You gott use the scale; never rely on volume measures; especially for anywhere near max loads, on many powders a very little over is a big pressure spike.  Til your proficient; weigh every load until you know the volume of the loads by sight and even today I test weigh my first drop and every 4th one and any that don't appear to the level of the others.  Temp, humidity and even powders can affect a charge drop.  I have to weigh Unique for every load: I've got 3 powder droppers and none will feed Unique consistantly.
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Re: 45 lc loads
« Reply #11 on: October 15, 2008, 01:56:06 AM »
I agree with tommy. a beginning handloaders first investment should be at least two reloading manuals. Follow them to the word until you get some experience and by then youll know that you still should be following them!!
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Re: 45 lc loads
« Reply #12 on: October 15, 2008, 11:31:47 AM »
Quote from: Robert357 on October 14, 2008, 05:31:45 PM
Personally, I like shooting lots of Alliant 2400 powder in front of heavy cast lead bullets in my Ruger Blackhawk 45 Long Colt. 

Robert,  The bullet goes on top of the powder, that should solve all those misfires.   ;D
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Re: 45 lc loads
« Reply #13 on: October 21, 2008, 04:23:51 PM »
 what about hs-7
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Re: 45 lc loads
« Reply #14 on: October 22, 2008, 03:04:56 PM »
You didn't mention what you wanted a stout load for.  For hunting whitetailed deer any 45 bullet between 230 and 265 gr traveling at between 950 and 1150 fps will work just fine.  Unique will fill that need just fine in a Ruger BH.  If you want to get stouter that that, I think that H110, w296, Blue Dot, or AA9 would fit into that category.  Myself, I would rather have accuracy over a really stout load, unless, I am after dangerous game.  You will find that you will probably try more then one powder to get a load within you parameters.
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Re: 45 lc loads
« Reply #15 on: October 25, 2008, 08:25:55 AM »
Quote from: benjaminw7528 on October 13, 2008, 04:54:37 PM
I just bought a reloader and was wondering what are some good stout load I could make I've got green dot,700x powder and 250 lead bullets my scales are missing the pan but I do have the lee dipper set and would like to know some loads
  Go to http://www.reloadammo.com/45cload.htm, buy the latest 49th edition of the Lyman Reloading Handbook and read it .I've been reloading for 44 years and I'm still learning.I have Reloading Manuals from Lyman, RCBS,Hodgdon,Speer,Hornaday,Nosler,Loadbooks and I subscribed to  www.loaddata.com on line & I get data from Barnes and other sites.
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