Any one have one of these ?I just bought one and i need to some safe loads for it. I don't want to stress the gun. Don't think i will use it as a CCW , Just something to have fun with.
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uberti schofield loads--45 colt
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I think any low-powered "Cowboy" type load would be fine. I don't have a Uberti Schofield, but I do have a Cimmarron SAA in 45 Colt.
I would avoid heavy, high pressure loads; there are other guns for that use.
I use a Lee 160 gr tumble lube bullet and 6.0 grains of Trail Boss, which gives just under 700 fps out of my gun's 5-1/2" barrel. It gives good accuracy, and somehow shoots to point of aim at 25 yards.
Please post pictures and let us know how it shoots.
I would avoid heavy, high pressure loads; there are other guns for that use.
I use a Lee 160 gr tumble lube bullet and 6.0 grains of Trail Boss, which gives just under 700 fps out of my gun's 5-1/2" barrel. It gives good accuracy, and somehow shoots to point of aim at 25 yards.
Please post pictures and let us know how it shoots.
I have a couple of them, I doubt you'll be disappointed.
They should handle any standard .45 Colt load, since that is what they are made for, but I load mine light anyway using "Cowboy" data as Warren noted above. Except I usually load .45 S&W Cowboy loads for them.
They should handle any standard .45 Colt load, since that is what they are made for, but I load mine light anyway using "Cowboy" data as Warren noted above. Except I usually load .45 S&W Cowboy loads for them.
You have a modern manufactured firearm intentionally chambered for the 45 Long Colt cartridge. Your revolver can safely fire ANY 45 Long Colt load that is within SAAMI standards. It is not necessary to download for your firearm.
Ivan the Butcher
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You might try 6.7 WW231/HP38 with a 200 grain cast bullet of any shape in a 45 Colt case. Or 6.2 grains in a Scofield case. The Frankfort Arsenal loaded a cartridge in the 1890's called 45US. It was Scofield length and had the rim of a 45 Colt. It used a 230 grain lead RN bullet at 810 fps. I have a 1910 version in my collection also, with a jacketed bullet. (If this sounds familiar, it is what Col.Thompson's commission based the 45 ACP specs on). The reason for the 45 US round, was for a single ammo for all the 45 service revolver designs in use. Enjoy your revolver. Ivan
If you can research back issues of Handloader magazine you will find
numerous articles by Mike Venturino and others on loading for these
kinds of revolvers.
numerous articles by Mike Venturino and others on loading for these
kinds of revolvers.
Pisgah
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You have a modern manufactured firearm intentionally chambered for the 45 Long Colt cartridge. Your revolver can safely fire ANY 45 Long Colt load that is within SAAMI standards. It is not necessary to download for your firearm.
Exactly correct. Stay away from "Ruger Only" loads, but anything safe for the Colt SAA will be fine in your gun.
Schoefields
I own 2 matching nickel 7 1/2 Schoefields and shoot them in competition Cowboy SASS every weekend I can and they are the most accurate 45's I have ever shot. Any 200/250 gr. Cowboy loads are safe. You'll love how easy they are too clean. Rough Rider Ron SASS # 96363
I own 2 matching nickel 7 1/2 Schoefields and shoot them in competition Cowboy SASS every weekend I can and they are the most accurate 45's I have ever shot. Any 200/250 gr. Cowboy loads are safe. You'll love how easy they are too clean. Rough Rider Ron SASS # 96363
Kilibreaux
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A modern Schofield isn't like the old versions....its cylinder is sized to accept the .45 "Long" Colt and so it should easily handle any standard pressure .45 Colt, especially considering such Factory loads are loaded extremely mildly, and "Cowboy Action Shooting" loads are loaded lighter still.
I have a Schofield that easily digests handloads of 255gr LRNFP sitting on top of *.*gr of Herco that I have personally chrono'd from one of my 5.5" barrel 1873's at 900 fps. It is I believe a much better approximation of the REAL black powder loads back when the Colt used balloon head cases that could accept a full 40 grain charge of black. I once put a lot of time and effort into trying to duplicate original loads using modern, clean-burning BP substitutes and it's fun to see that huge bullet pressed down onto an equally huge powder charge but the maximum charge I could squeeze into a modern solid head case was 35 grains and that was compressed (yes I am a maniac).
I also got tired of the corrosive effect that even BP substitutes have on brass (that's why nickel plated is wonderful), and switched over to "modern" powder.
I actually LIKE the loading volume of Herco in the big Colt case and it's easy to get a potent load that barely stresses a modern case.
I realize the original Schofield was designed around a U.S. Army standard 28 grain charge of black under a 230 grain slug (because the Army never actually used the commercial loading of 255gr/40gr, but a modern reproduction built from modern steel is a LOT stronger and should handle a decently powerful load.
I have a Schofield that easily digests handloads of 255gr LRNFP sitting on top of *.*gr of Herco that I have personally chrono'd from one of my 5.5" barrel 1873's at 900 fps. It is I believe a much better approximation of the REAL black powder loads back when the Colt used balloon head cases that could accept a full 40 grain charge of black. I once put a lot of time and effort into trying to duplicate original loads using modern, clean-burning BP substitutes and it's fun to see that huge bullet pressed down onto an equally huge powder charge but the maximum charge I could squeeze into a modern solid head case was 35 grains and that was compressed (yes I am a maniac).
I also got tired of the corrosive effect that even BP substitutes have on brass (that's why nickel plated is wonderful), and switched over to "modern" powder.
I actually LIKE the loading volume of Herco in the big Colt case and it's easy to get a potent load that barely stresses a modern case.
I realize the original Schofield was designed around a U.S. Army standard 28 grain charge of black under a 230 grain slug (because the Army never actually used the commercial loading of 255gr/40gr, but a modern reproduction built from modern steel is a LOT stronger and should handle a decently powerful load.
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