RanchRoper's Reloading Ruminations

[Rifletom]

It is indeed! Yep, that's my go to .45 Colt load. Very accurate, pleasant to shoot. So easy to load. No wonder it's my favorite to load and shoot. Gads, I truly wish I had known of these type of lever guns years ago. Thinking of another .357, 16.5" barrel. However, the .45 Colt in same wouldn't be a bad call.

[RanchRoper]

Loaded another 100 rounds of 200gr LRNFP with 7.0 gn of powder. I'll need another ammo cabinet soon...

[Greyhawk]

Anybody use Titegroup powder? I see it in the local store. Says 45 Colt on bottle. Results?

I've had very bad luck with Titegroup and 45 colt. A number of squib loads... Better to stick with Universal, sounds like it's working good for you.

[RanchRoper]

.....a few hundred cases in the tumbler this morning...reloaded another 50 rounds last night.

[RanchRoper]

Just tumbled another 300 cases. Was in Calgary today at Bass Pro. Picked up more Universal powder and a nice sifter for separating media and brass.

[Rifletom]

Yep RR, you're hooked. I strayed a wee bit from my norm. I loaded up 20 rounds .45 Colt with Missouri 250gr LRNFP bullet, but, 7.5gr Alliant BE-86 powder. It works well in my Henry .357, sooo, gave it a try. Will test soon. BTW RR, don't forget to feed Badger!

[RanchRoper]

He's too fat anyway, losing a few pounds won't hurt him.

[RanchRoper]

Loaded 100 rounds of 200 gr and 50 rounds of 250 gr LRNFP. Might have to shoot some now, no room left in cabinet....it was bound to happen.

[JEBar]

I have absolute confidence in your ability to take firm control of your inventory issue ..

[Rifletom]

Been there, done that. And still do!

[RanchRoper]

No worries, I am prepared to deal with the overstock. Having a ready, aim, Fire-Sale.

[RanchRoper]

Been reloading about a month or so now....loaded over 1200 rounds....50/50 split 200/250 gr lead...time flies when you are having fun!

[JEBar]

loaded over 1200 rounds....50/50 split 200/250 gr lead

just curious .... do you foresee settling on just loading 200 or 250 grain bullets .... or will you continue to load both .... have you found any difference in the way you have hold your sight picture when firing at a longer distance

[RanchRoper]

Hmmm. Not sure. I think the 250 gr will be better in the new 1885 single shot...might get better distance.

[JEBar]

interesting ... sure hope you find one bullet and load that all three of your 45's like

[RanchRoper]

Got another 100 rounds done of 200gr...6.6 gn of Universal...light target loads, might just go shoot some tomorrow in my revolver.

[RanchRoper]

I see on the Hodgdon site I can go to a 300gr lead bullet with 6.6 to 7.3 grains of Universal. I wonder if these would be good 1885 long rifle cartridges down a 30" barrel?

*never mind...it's a jacketed bullet which I never shoot.

[RanchRoper]

I am getting soot on one side of the ejected brass. I have it with the factory ammo too but not quite as much as the reloads. I assume that is the light load doing it with not enough pressure or brass expansion? Thoughts?

I think this is not much to worry about, and light loads will make brass last longer?

[Jdl447]

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[Rifletom]

Couldn't read '447's reply. RR, you have nothing to worry about. You're correct on not enough pressure[hotter load], but, you're fine. I get the same thing. No issues. Our loads are easier on the rifles and us. Accurate and having a ball.