M29
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I just got a 625-6 and am wondering what would be a hot, but safe load with 250gr cast bullets. Any powder or load.
thanks,
Marsh
thanks,
Marsh
I just got a 625-6 and am wondering what would be a hot, but safe load with 250gr cast bullets. Any powder or load.
thanks,
Marsh
Ron, I was thinking of 8grs of Unique, but wonder if you know the muzzle velocity of 9 grs would be.
What about some Blue Dot?
Marsh
I like to use 2400 in the 45 Colt. I know alot of guys like the faster powder. They can get alot more loads per pound from powders like Unique, but I do not like those powders. IMO they are dangerous to use. I do not load with any powder that can be easily double charged and is not visibly easy to see, or will not overfill the case. It is just not worth the chance to me. How many revolvers do you see blown apart because of double charges?? Way too many IMO. It is cheaper to use those powders, but I can afford a little extra powder, for me safety is paramount. And it is not possible to double charge 2400-it would flow over the sides.
I shoot too much. I pay attention to my reloading, but it only takes one mistake. I prefer not to open myself up to that can of worms.
I also believe a full case is better for accuracy. You do not have to worry about powder position in the case. Just make sure whatever you are shooting is burning what load you use.
For my 45 Colt's I load between 18 and 20 grains of 2400. This is a revolver, single shot, and rifle load. I shoot this powder with the bullets that I cast. Normally a 255 Keith Style RCBS bullet. I also think the 45 Colt requires a good heavy crimp. Tom.
Are you shooting that 20gr 2400 load in a smith?
7.0gr to 7.2gr W231/HP-38 (900 fps from a 5.5" Vaquero)
10.6gr HS-6 (good "working" load, 940 fps from a 5.5" Vaquero)
I loaded ups some ammo using 7.6gr Universal, 7.8gr Universal and 8.0gr Universal but haven't gotten to the range to try them yet.
Any one tried Blue Dot? It makes a good mild .44 mag load.
Marsh
It was the 7.2gr load that did just a hair under 900 fps but my Vaquero seems to run a little higher in velocities than my buddy's .45 Colt. The additional barrel length helps too although if you really want good velocity a 7.5" barrel is best. (as I'm sure you know)I'm eager to chrono those HP-38 loads out of my own gun. I shot the 7.1 gr load out of my Blackhawk (4.5" barrel) and Mountain Gun (4" barrel) and they seemed pretty light. The other HP-38 load I tried was the Linebaugh load of 8.0 grains, which he claims does 900 fps. That was a stouter load, but still easy to shoot. If you're saying the 7 gr. load does 900 out of a 5.5" gun, I'm wondering what the reason is for the discrepancy.