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Offline jeremiahm

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HEAVY 45 long colt loads?
« on: May 03, 2004, 04:08:25 AM »
I know this goes against the grain in this forum, but I didn't know where else to put it.  

I'm looking for a very heavy load for my new winchester 94 trails end.  I want something that will be considered a max hunting load for that gun.  

Does anyone know where to find some loading data on the web?

Is there any factory amo out there that will fit my needs?

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HEAVY 45 long colt loads?
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2004, 12:18:12 PM »
If you handload, use a 250 or so jacketed bullet and WW296 with a magnum pistol primer (you'll have to develop the best load weight).  I use 296 in heavy loads in both 44 Mag and 45 LC.  They HURT in a handgun but perform superbly in a carbine.  My 44 Marlin will shoot 1-1/2 inch groups at 100 yds with a 240 Speer.

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HEAVY 45 long colt loads?
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2004, 07:57:41 PM »
Jeremiah,
Here are some published loads for Ruger, Freedom Arms and T/C from Hodgdon.

http://www.hodgdon.com/data/pistol/45coltlil.php
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