708##(lo-649/hi-762) Unique 8.5 gr. 45ACPete Obviously the 6 gr load of the older Unique gave inconsistent ignition. hot) HP38 8.5 gr. I get the best accuracy right there.

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While Unique remains my favorite powder, it is followed by H4227 and, for the heaviest loads, either H110 or WW296.

So is there anyone has any info. Before I discuss handloads for the 45 Colt, we have to acknowledge there exists such a wide range of... Bullets. I have fired .45 Colt loads with a 165-grain bullet at 650 fps.

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These loads are safe in all modern .45 Long Colt revolvers in good operating condition. 725# Unique 7.5 gr.

Some of the loads for the "normal" .45LC show velocities for a … Cowboy shooters often load down to 700 fps or so.

.454 RCBS mould # 82050.

Unique starting load …

Will this be OK? Started out with 7.5 gr. I'm looking for 45 Colt loads for the Missouri Bullets 255gr SWC Elmer Keith, Brinnell 18.

I have tested (pressure, velocity and accuracy) numerous loads in the 45 Colt for low end just barely legal CASS competition.

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But my favorite is the 8-8.5 Unique with the 250gr. (Note, for an actual old 44spl that's pretty hot, but it's …

Years ago I used to use a LOT of Unique for .45 Colt (not CAS), but found it somewhat position sensitive, unless I was loading near the top recommended load …

As an example, the .45 Colt with a 250-grain bullet at 800 fps will kick more than a .38 Special with a 158-grain bullet at 800 fps.

Having a hard time trusting my Lee Modern Reloading book since one of the loads listed in the "normal" .45LC section shows 29500 PSI (yikes). NOTE: I'm not seeing any prohibition against discussing load data here, but I may have missed it. The Speer #14 Manual lists on page 983 Unique using a 45-225-SWC at 255grs lead alloy (hard). Also I have been looking at Hornady HAP bullets that is for auto pistol and is .452 230 gr but don't have a clue what a safe Unique powder load would be for 45 Colt. Unique starting load …

825 Unique 8.3 gr. Finally this last load is only to be used in the Ruger .45 Colt Bisley or Freedom Arms or custom five-shot .45 Colt sixguns.

While on vacation I picked up couple boxes of Hornady 250 gr. Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data. Please delete if this is not allowed! A load of 8 to 10 grains of unique would fill a 45 colt case up at least half way I would think.

Speer has two, 5.3grs to Start and 5.8grs as Max. of Unique and worked up to 9.0. As always loads for the 45acp using a 230gr cast bullet using Unique are all over the place. I've owned and shot a Ruger Vaquero in 45 Colt for about 6 years. of Unique and worked up to 9.0.

Pressure tested .45 Colt/Long Colt Loads? The .45 Colt and single-action revolver are a powerful and useful combination.

The Speer #14 Manual lists on page 983 Unique using a 45-225-SWC at 255grs lead alloy (hard). XTP bullets .452 diameter for Colt .45. Nitro 100 use 6.1 to 6.8 for normal Colt 45 loads (old formulation Nitro 100 use 7.7 to 8.6* for +P Ruger and T/C Only (old formulation Universal 9.3 gr.

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The .45 Colt and single-action revolver are a powerful and useful combination. I have fired .45 Colt loads with a 165-grain bullet at 650 fps.