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Henry Big boy classic 45 colt
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Re: Henry Big boy classic 45 colt
The BB 45 Colt I had loved Winchester Super X 250 gr LFN factory ammo.
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1860 Colt SA Richards Conversion Revolver .45C
1860 Henry .45C
1885 High Wall .45C
1820-1840 Frontier Percussion .50
1790-1820 Frontier Flintlock .50
Ohkínohkomit - Shoot skillfully
1860 Henry .45C
1885 High Wall .45C
1820-1840 Frontier Percussion .50
1790-1820 Frontier Flintlock .50
Ohkínohkomit - Shoot skillfully
Re: Henry Big boy classic 45 colt
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.
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Re: Henry Big boy classic 45 colt
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.
I’ve had excellent accuracy with heavies. Keep the OAL under ~1.65” and it should feed. Even a WFN profile seems ok.
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BBS Carbine 45 Colt
45-70 Carbine
.22LR Frontier
45-70 Carbine
.22LR Frontier
Re: Henry Big boy classic 45 colt
I read that Henry suggested nothing over 260 grain. Would like to use the 300.
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Re: Henry Big boy classic 45 colt
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??
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Re: Henry Big boy classic 45 colt
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.
I’ve also used it in 9mm and 45-70. It’s a little dirty down low but meters nicely and is pretty fluffy.
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BBS Carbine 45 Colt
45-70 Carbine
.22LR Frontier
45-70 Carbine
.22LR Frontier
Re: Henry Big boy classic 45 colt
You are at 454 Casull level with that load - you might want to back it off to .45 Colt data.I loaded up with 11 grains of Unique
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Re: Henry Big boy classic 45 colt
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.
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Re: Henry Big boy classic 45 colt
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.
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.
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