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Big Boy 45 Colt feeding SWC?
Big Boy 45 Colt feeding SWC?
I have a Big Boy Silver in 45 Colt on order and would like to use 200gr Semi Wad Cutters. So my question is will these feed ok?
I now have the authority to own this gun and 45 ammo and as I already have Large Primers, Powder and 200gr SWC heads I would like to start loading while we're still in Covid-19 lockdown. I can source the Brass easy enough in the UK and have it mailed to me at home. I use these 45 SWC heads in another rifle and like the neat holes they make!
I now have the authority to own this gun and 45 ammo and as I already have Large Primers, Powder and 200gr SWC heads I would like to start loading while we're still in Covid-19 lockdown. I can source the Brass easy enough in the UK and have it mailed to me at home. I use these 45 SWC heads in another rifle and like the neat holes they make!
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Re: Big Boy 45 Colt feeding SWC?
Welcome to the forum from CT. Glad you joined us. Those bullets should work just fine in your new Henry. Just be sure to stay within SAAMI specs. Congratulations.
PeteB wrote: ↑Thu Apr 23, 2020 1:44 pmI have a Big Boy Silver in 45 Colt on order and would like to use 200gr Semi Wad Cutters. So my question is will these feed ok?
I now have the authority to own this gun and 45 ammo and as I already have Large Primers, Powder and 200gr SWC heads I would like to start loading while we're still in Covid-19 lockdown. I can source the Brass easy enough in the UK and have it mailed to me at home. I use these 45 SWC heads in another rifle and like the neat holes they make!
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Re: Big Boy 45 Colt feeding SWC?
Thank you CT, you've put my mind at rest regarding this choice of ammo! Now all I need is the Rifle! Not sure how Covid-19 has affected Henry production and shipping.
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Re: Big Boy 45 Colt feeding SWC?
Hello & Welcome aboard, 45 colt one of my favorites.
Hope you receive the new Henry in short time.
RP
Hope you receive the new Henry in short time.
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Re: Big Boy 45 Colt feeding SWC?
Welcome PeteB. Agree with CT_Shooter here. Curious as to what powder you available to you there. Again, welcome and enjoy your new Henry and handload.
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Re: Big Boy 45 Colt feeding SWC?
Welcome from the TV, Oregon.
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That BB Silver sure is pretty!
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Re: Big Boy 45 Colt feeding SWC?
congrats on ordering Big Boy Silver .... they are beautiful rifles and yours will quickly become a family favorite .... good luck in finding a load for it .... we have several members who roll their own 45 LC ammo .... should you have any questions feel free to ask, solid help will be along shortly .... when yours arrives be sure to follow the link below and add it to our community's total
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Re: Big Boy 45 Colt feeding SWC?
I think most powders are available here. I've used Alliant Blue Dot for years but I have a 45 ACP AR15 Lever Release Rifle that leaves a lot of unburnt powder in the lower part of the gun and, now that I've looked, a lot in the barrel of my H006M. On the recommendation of a gunsmith I am trying Hodgdon Tite Group and both guns are now much cleaner after use.
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.357 Alfa ML Revolver
.44 BP Rogers and Spencer
.22 Air Cartridge Revolver Uberti Colt Peacemaker
.22 LR GSG 1911 Long Barrelled Pistol
.22 LR Ruger 10/22 T
.357 MAG Henry Big Boy Classic H006M
.357 Alfa ML Revolver
.44 BP Rogers and Spencer