need 45/90 help

[oldnmoldy]

does anyone have any loads for 45/90 with the lyman 292 gr cast boolit want to use it in my hr handi rifle would like to get 18 to 2000 fps thanks gary

[Tatume]

Since the 45-90 was intended to be an "express" cartridge using bullets of the weight you wish, one would think data would be more readily available. As you have no doubt discovered, they aren't. Here are some data for heavier bullets:

http://www.loaddata.com/members/search_detail.cfm?MetallicID=4255&caliber=.45&caliberid=26&header=.45%20Caliber%20Reloading%20Data

By comparing these data with Trapdoor Springfield 45-70 data, you should be able to figure out a safe starting load and work up to the level you desire.

http://www.hodgdon.com/

My suggestion is to start with H4895, because it is so very flexible with reduced loads.

http://www.hodgdon.com/PDF/H4895%20Reduced%20Rifle%20Loads.pdf