Henry Big boy classic 45 colt

[RanchRoper]

The BB 45 Colt I had loved Winchester Super X 250 gr LFN factory ammo.

[2guns]

I was going to buy some bigger bullets but read that he rifle is for nothing over a 260 grain. Maybe oal. I would love to use thes cast 270s a friend molded for me last year.

[Jrprock]

Disregard that. The 45 Colt Henry has much better rate of twist than the 44 mag does for heavy bullets.

I’ve had excellent accuracy with heavies. Keep the OAL under ~1.65” and it should feed. Even a WFN profile seems ok.

[2guns]

I read that Henry suggested nothing over 260 grain. Would like to use the 300.

[2guns]

I keep reading Universal or Universal clays powder. I looked at lgs and couldn’t find either but they had some just named Clays. Any difference??

[Jrprock]

Load data is basically a wash for Unique.

I’ve also used it in 9mm and 45-70. It’s a little dirty down low but meters nicely and is pretty fluffy.

[Mistered]

I loaded up with 11 grains of Unique

You are at 454 Casull level with that load - you might want to back it off to .45 Colt data.

[2guns]

I backed it back down to 9.5. I'm ok with those speeds.

[2guns]

Unique doesn't meter good at all so I use a Hornady loc n load powder charger for reloading large batches. Clays might be a better option for me.

[Greyhawk]

Just checking in 2 guns- Did you come up with a load that you like? I really like the Hornady 250 grain XTP's. For powder I have used Titegroup, 4227, Lil Gun, and H110. By far my favorite 'ruger only' loads have been with H110. It has a lot of punch and I can easily get 1.25" groups at a 100 yards with my Henry. My only concern as a deer load is that there are some complaints about H110 not working well in cold weather. The closest thing that I have found to H110 is Lil Gun, but I don't get as good as groups and it leaves the rifle pretty greasy.
As I am looking for a 'cold weather' deer load, I think that I am going to experiment more with 4227. Or I may just throw some H110 rounds in the deep freeze for a week, take them to the range in a cooler and see how they do.
If you have any input I would be interested.