I just ordered a new mold from Accurate Bullet Molds and it is another 255 gr. Plain base bullet too. I never planned on magnumizing the 45 Colt. I have a 44 Mag rifle if I want to push it.I like those nice big wide flat nose bullets for the punch. They sure make my 45-70 a thumper.bdbrown66 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 12, 2020 7:55 amThat's definitely a consideration. Can't push plain lead bullets that fast. I'm using JHP's. Gas check bullets would work, too.Team Roper wrote: ↑Wed Aug 12, 2020 6:15 amOne more thing also. I have to keep my velocities somewhat at bay because I am shooting plain base bullets and not gas checks.bdbrown66 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 11, 2020 10:49 pm
You need a better recipe. Check the Western Powder load data for "30k PSI" 45 Colt loads. Your Henry will handle them just fine, as will a Marlin 1894, Ruger Blackhawk, etc. But not to be used in the older/weaker actions.
I'm using Accurate #9 powder, about a grain below the listed max for 250gr bullets. It is quite a bit warmer than your Unique load. Puts you right on par with a 44 mag. Again, only in newer/stronger actions.
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173 rd Airborne Brigade, 2nd/503 rd. Airborne Infantry, Vietnam 66-67, point man, tunnel rat
combat jump 2/67
82 nd Airborne Div. 1st/505th Airborne Infantry, Vietnam, 68, Sniper
jumped with the Army Parachute Team, The Golden Knights.