.44 Mag load bullets

[jayt1000]

Thank you for the reply. I looked at the PDF and found 225gr and 240 jacketed but I have a 230 gr unjacketed lead round nose. I am going to try 8.0 gr load and see how it goes.

[jayt1000]

Hello, new here but would like some advice. I am starting to reload 45LC and this is what I am using. 3-D swaged round nose bullets ( 230 grain ) with unique power. What should I weigh the power charge.

If you don't have a Lyman load manual I would suggest getting one for reference.

Al gives good advice.

A few years ago, I posted a link on this forum to copies of several, older, published reloading manuals in PDF format. I just checked and that site no longer exists; otherwise, I'd just point you there. And, though I saved copies of all of them, I don't want to upload any because they may still be copyright protected. However, as a good reporter, I did locate two pages about the 45 Colt from the Lyman 48th edition that you may find useful. Let us know how you make out.

And, welcome to the forum.

Lyman 45 Colt.pdf

Thank you for the reply. I looked at the PDF and found 225gr and 240 jacketed but I have a 230 gr unjacketed lead round nose. I am going to try 8.0 gr load and see how it goes.