Author Topic: load data for .45 colt Handi (Read 596 times)

hunter · « **on:** May 18, 2007, 03:12:57 PM »

Will be using 250gr. cast (no gas check) or 250gr. hornady xtp. Any pet loads you all have will help alot. First time to load for this rifle.

Thank You
Hunter a.k.a. Darrel

quickdtoo · « **Reply #1 on:** May 18, 2007, 03:28:20 PM »

I've only shot the 250gr Speer GDHP in mine, a max load of Lil'gun got me 1917fps and a nice 100yd group, I'm sure I could tighten that up with a little more glass on the rifle, but that's probably what to expect with the factory sights and good eyes, which I don't have!!! That's with a 1-3x20 Weaver V3 which the X-hair completely covered the diamond aim point. $:-\$

Tim

Smokin Joe · « **Reply #2 on:** May 18, 2007, 04:02:50 PM »

Darrel,

Here's a few:

250-255 cast:

20" bbl

6.7 gns Unique @ 950
7.1 gns Unique @ 1000

250 XTP:

7 1/2" bbl

7.4 gns Unique @ 800

22.9 gns IMR 4227 @ 1250 (Ruger)

cattleskinner · « **Reply #3 on:** May 18, 2007, 08:04:36 PM »

Are you sure that the second Unique load under the pistol loads is right? Looks like you have it a bit too high.

-Amos

wcf3030 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 19, 2007, 01:56:28 AM »

Quote from: cattleskinner on May 18, 2007, 08:04:36 PM

Are you sure that the second Unique load under the pistol loads is right? Looks like you have it a bit too high.

-Amos

Not if making a grenade is you intention.
10.5 to 11.5 grains of Unique should get you around 1150 out of a Ruger.

Smokin Joe · « **Reply #5 on:** May 19, 2007, 05:43:43 AM »

Yep, you're right...wrong powder. I deleted it.

hunter · « **Reply #6 on:** May 20, 2007, 12:22:22 PM »

anyone use w296 or 2400 in the 45 colt

ONE HOLE 4570 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:08:24 PM »

24 gr 296 with 250 gr xtp,
Does well in my ruger 4 5/8 & winchester 16 in carbine

hunter · « **Reply #8 on:** May 22, 2007, 02:17:09 AM »

Thanks guys for all the help.

hunter