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Offline dinger

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.45 Colt load
« on: July 20, 2011, 03:14:19 PM »
I've loaded some rounds for my Buffalo Classic carbine that are averaging 1260(9.0 grs Unique- 185 gr Sierra HP) fps from the 20" barrel. I lost about 300 fps in a Heritage Arms Big Bore with a different load and expect a similar result. Is this a safe recipe in the Heritage BB? thanx, dinger.
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Re: .45 Colt load
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2011, 06:26:42 PM »
My Lyman 49th lists that bullet at a max of 10.0 grains of Unique but it's always good to back off that charge and work your way up to 9.0 just to be safe.
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Re: .45 Colt load
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2011, 03:00:51 PM »
Thanx for the reply DB73. Don't mean to pick knits here, but if 10grs is max wouldn't 9 grs be a starting point?
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Re: .45 Colt load
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2011, 03:20:00 PM »
Quote from: dinger on July 21, 2011, 03:00:51 PM
Thanx for the reply DB73. Don't mean to pick knits here, but if 10grs is max wouldn't 9 grs be a starting point?

The Lyman 49th lists a starting load of Unique at 7.5 grains and a max load at 10.0 grains for a 185g jacketed bullet , for an untested load / gun combo , I would back off to atleast 8 grains to start and work up from there .
 
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Re: .45 Colt load
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2011, 07:54:00 PM »
I would personally back off to 7.5 grains for two reasons, it's always good to be extra cautious reloading and also because I recently worked up a 45 Colt hunting load using 2400 where the starting load was actually by far the most accurate. I plan on hunting with that load this fall.

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Re: .45 Colt load
« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2011, 03:43:57 AM »
Your load is OK. 8 to 9 grs Unique is the standard load with 250/55 gr lead or jacketed bullets for the 1873 style Colt pistols. Your rifles will handle your load just fine.
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Re: .45 Colt load
« Reply #6 on: July 23, 2011, 11:18:37 AM »
Quote from: shot1 on July 22, 2011, 03:43:57 AM
Your load is OK. 8 to 9 grs Unique is the standard load with 250/55 gr lead or jacketed bullets for the 1873 style Colt pistols. Your rifles will handle your load just fine.

I agree, I have been using 8.X grains of Unique in 1873 Colt style revolvers and and 92 rifle with 250/255 cast bullets for a long time with no problems, I would think the Buffalo Classic carbine would be just fine using that 185 grain bullet with 9 grains.  I've been interested in the Buffalo Classic carbine for some time now, 45 colt is my favorite caliber and that little single shot really gets my attention. 
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Re: .45 Colt load
« Reply #7 on: July 23, 2011, 11:35:32 AM »
I would say that your BCC is perfectly safe with any Colt level load from a Modern Manual.  Mine has digested several hundred rounds with 300gr LBT WFNGC over stiff charges of H110 and H4227 that are listed as "for use in modern firearms only" without any ill effects other than being devestating on deer and hogs.  BTW H4227 has proven to be very accurate in mine at a near max load from my Hodgdon Manual No. 26, again, always start low and work your way up anytime you are planning on approaching a maximum load is the best advice.
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