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Alternative powders for Hornady XTP for 45 Colt.
Alternative powders for Hornady XTP for 45 Colt.
Has anyone used True Blue or Unique for the Hornady XTP in 45 Colt? The powders I originally bought for them requires the use of Large Magnum pistol primers which I cannot find anywhere.
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- Vaquero
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Re: Alternative powders for Hornady XTP for 45 Colt.
Have not tried it with the XTP's, but I shoot a lot of Unique with cast in my 45 colts..
The new Hornady manual shows 6.2-7.4 grs. with the 250 gr. xtp.
Hope that helps.
RP
The new Hornady manual shows 6.2-7.4 grs. with the 250 gr. xtp.
Hope that helps.
RP
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Re: Alternative powders for Hornady XTP for 45 Colt.
Never tried it in any the the 45 colts.
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Re: Alternative powders for Hornady XTP for 45 Colt.
I tried it once. I believe 14.0 or 15.0gr 2400/250gr rnfp. Seemed to shoot pretty darn good, but, a bit sporty in the revolver. Now, i just stick to Unique, Universal or Red Dot. 2400 is for some .357 loads. Have to say Randy, 2400 was accurate out of the Henry.
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Re: Alternative powders for Hornady XTP for 45 Colt.
I have the Marlin Cowboy, and a Rossi, may try it.Rifletom wrote: ↑Wed Sep 28, 2022 7:49 pmI tried it once. I believe 14.0 or 15.0gr 2400/250gr rnfp. Seemed to shoot pretty darn good, but, a bit sporty in the revolver. Now, i just stick to Unique, Universal or Red Dot. 2400 is for some .357 loads. Have to say Randy, 2400 was accurate out of the Henry.
Probably wouldn't want to try it in the Cimarron, but
those old Rugers could handle it. ah I'd have to try a couple 'em.
We all know about 2400 & the 357
Tell ya what I found a nice low recoil load for it in the 444 of all things.
Sorry for the drift.
RP
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Re: Alternative powders for Hornady XTP for 45 Colt.
No drift. In fact, I'm drifting into another Busch beer! Then baseball.
Whoops! Gotta walk the dogs first. Then........
Whoops! Gotta walk the dogs first. Then........
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Re: Alternative powders for Hornady XTP for 45 Colt.
Unique works okay with the 250 XTP bullet in a rifle where you can gain a bit more speed for bullet expansion. I use 2400 with these in the heavier Ruger BH and Alaskan type revolvers to gain speed but keep the pressure down in the hotter Ruger loads. Look at Power Pistol too as it is just a touch slower burning than Unique and you can gain a bit more bullet speed within standard Colt 45 pressure.
Here is result of the 250 XTP loaded over 8.0 Unique shot out of my Henry X Model 45 with suppressor attached. Speed was below 1100 FPS and expansion was good plus the group is great!
Here is result of the 250 XTP loaded over 8.0 Unique shot out of my Henry X Model 45 with suppressor attached. Speed was below 1100 FPS and expansion was good plus the group is great!
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Re: Alternative powders for Hornady XTP for 45 Colt.
The 45 ACP 230 gr. XTP bullet can work very well too in 45 Colt. This load running within 45 ACP pressure with 9.2 Unique with 45 Colt brass in my S&W Model 25-7. Would work fine in rifle/ carbine at standard pressure.
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