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Offline mikedb

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265 gr cast in 45 Colt
« on: July 19, 2007, 03:59:14 PM »
I am looking for a load for a 265 gr Cast performance Tech bullet that will push it about 1200-1300 fps out of a 4 5/8 Blackhawk.  I have H110, 2400 and Accurate #9.   Ditto for a 275 gr 44 mag out of 5.5 Redhawk.  Besides a good crimp any other precautions?  This is my first attempt at reloading hard cast lead.

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Re: 265 gr cast in 45 Colt
« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2007, 08:20:53 PM »
There are loads that'll meet your needs, just be careful what guns you are using them in.
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Re: 265 gr cast in 45 Colt
« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2007, 03:24:57 PM »
I have been shooting 24 grains of H-110 in my 4 5/8 inch Blackhawk with the 265 CP bullet. I got the load off of the CP website. Not sure on the velocity but it should be running at 1200 or so in my gun.

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Re: 265 gr cast in 45 Colt
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2007, 08:07:34 PM »
I double checked my load for the 45 Colt in my Blackhawk and I am using 24 grains of 296 with the 265 Cast LBT bullet not H-110.