Info on loads for a Marlin 1894s 45LC

[Roperman]

I recently picked up a Marlin 1894s chambered in 45LC and I want to shoot the Cast Performance 265 WFNGC. I have quite a bit of powder on hand and I need a load that is a thumper. Any help is appreciated.

[Nobade]

I would suggest some good published reloading data from the bullet or powder makers. I would also suggest taking a look at the thickness of that Marlin barrel on the bottom under the chamber and contemplating how much of a "thumper" load you are wanting to fire in it.

-Nobade

[osteodoc08]

45colt carbine
250gr XTP with 296
1700fps

360gr WFNGC with 296
1400fps

300gr Sierra with 296
1425 fps

Those all thump pretty good out of my carbine

45-270-SAA with 13.5gr HS-6
1360fps out of 1894CB

[Roperman]

Thanks for the info. I have a pretty good supply of Buffalo Bore 260 grain JHP +p that has a advertised velocity of 1450 fps in a pistol. I read where they are shooting around 1700-1750 fps in a rifle. I also have a 4 3/4 inch Model 83 Freedom arms pistol in 454 casull that I was planning to shoot cast out of with the 454 brass but want be loading it real hot, just up to around 1000 fps should do it for me. I just can't take the recoil of a pistol like I used to. Getting old.