Lyman 48th edt. manual

[Masterblaster1]

I have the lyman 48th manual and was wondering if the section on tc loads for .45colt colud also be safely used in a large frame ruger. In other manuals tc/ ruger loads appear one in the same, but in this manual it only says tc. Just want to be safe rather than sorry

[Hairtrigger]

I am thinking the Ruger is the STRONGEST, any published load will work in it.

[quickdtoo]

The difference I see in the Lyman TC data is the COLs are all longer than the Ruger data.

Tim

[stimpylu32]

Tim brings up a very good point with the longer COL of the TC data , with the Ruger you are limited to the length of the cylinder , to try and seat a bullet deep enough to fit you run the risk of raising pressures to a dangerous level .

The best advice i can give is too stick with data for the firearm that you will be using .

stimpy

[Hairtrigger]

I had not thought of the OAL. For big bore revolvers I crimp reasonably heavy and the depth is set by the bullet crimp ring or what ever the technical term is

[Masterblaster1]

Hmm, confused now. Most of the tc data shown in my  book is still under the 1.600" max overall length for the cartridge, I think only one or 2 loads exceeds it. If i remember correctly I measured my cylinder on my ruger at around 1.700" I'll have to double check. If i use the data i will start at max end of standard pressure data and work up slowly and cautiously, watching for excessive pressure. I am specifically looking at Unique and want to use the 300 grain xtp at between 900-950 fps. Thanks for the thoughts guys, maybe I should consider getting a .454 casull...