.45acp lead in .45 Colt brass

[cowboy_54]

As someone new at this I am in need of a lot of help. I have some 225gr LRN that I am considering using in .45 colt brass, they are both .452 in diameter I am just wondering if it is a good idea to do this or is I should stick to the 250gr LRNF that is designed for the colt brass. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[desteve811]

Load, shoot and have fun. Just use a reloading manual.

[runfiverun]

should be no problem, i size to 452 and from 160 to 270 grs, i swap back and forth from acp to auto rim and the colt.
i use 125 rnfp's sized 358 in my 9mm's too.
if it fits and feeds i load and shoot it.

[Bullshop Junior]

I do it all the time. One of my favorite bullets in my 45 Colt (Ruger BH) is a 180gr HP filled with boolit lube, loaded full power.

[Jim]

Been shootin' Lee .452-230-RNs for years in .45 Colt cases. Follow the manual and SHOOT SAFELY!:Fire:

[cowboy_54]

any suggestions as to which manual to get?

[Springfield]

Get the manual that goes with the powder you are using. I like Trailboss so I get the Hodgden( or is it IMR?) manual.

[runfiverun]

hodgdons covers most powders nowdays. hodgdon,imr,and win.
the lyman book has both jacketed and cast data and is easier to read.
i pick up a book every yearor so and have hornadys,accurates,lymans.lee's,hodgdons,sierras,a nd speers. plus a few more.
information is good,especially when availability of components is limited.

[Rocky Raab]

With a 230 RNL in the 45 Colt, you can load six grains of ...

Bullseye, Titegroup, Clays, RedDot, GreenDot, American Select, Zip, A#2, 700X, Nitro100, Solo1000, W231, WST, HP38, Trap 100, N320, WSL, PB, A#5, SR7625 or Silhouette ...

and be just fine.

[mroliver77]

I personally use a few different manuals. I like to cross check the loads from a few sources before deciding on a starting load. It is almost never that I have all the same components that one manual uses. With multiple loads to choose from it gives a better baseline to interpolate from. also there have been errors in manuals and they can be caught by having data from two or more sources to compare.
Jay


any suggestions as to which manual to get?

[leadman]

There are many loads that have been changed from the manuals of recent printing. Western Powder changed some loads for Accurate powders and Hodgdon changed some loads for IMR powders as examples.
For this reason it is a good idea to check the powder company website for the latest updates. A phone call also works.

If you are unsure stop and ask questions. Good way to avoid injury.

Having fun and being safe it what it is about.

[cowboy_54]

thanks guys good info and a good place to start

[Bad Water Bill]

You can go to Hodgdons on line and request all 4 catalogs FREE. They are not as complete as Lee or Lyman but this is a place to start. You should keep adding to references as long as you chase the SILVER STREAM. :drinks:

[Throckmorton]

If you just have 1 manual,make it Lyman's. It's my goto book,and I have several.
My goto powder is Unique because it's readily available in our small town.
Trail Boss is very wimpy,I like some recoil.
W231 works well for me,as does Tight group.

[Cherokee]

Welcome to the forum ! You shoud be GTG with that bullet. Get yourself a Lyman manual, lots of good CB information and data, and get the Hodgdon as your second manual. I like 231 and WST for light loads in 45 Colt but plenty of options.
:castmine:

[AZ-Stew]

I personally use a few different manuals. I like to cross check the loads from a few sources before deciding on a starting load. It is almost never that I have all the same components that one manual uses. With multiple loads to choose from it gives a better baseline to interpolate from. also there have been errors in manuals and they can be caught by having data from two or more sources to compare.
Jay

+1 here. You don't really have a good base of reference unless you have more than one manual. Three is a good place to start. A unicycle will get you around, a bicycle is better and a motorcycle with side car is very stable. The more you know, the more safe you will be while handloading and shooting. BTW, be sure to read the "How To" sections in all your manuals. They all cover the same basics, but again, you get more viewpoints on the subject, and what one missed, another will cover.

Welcome aboard!

Regards,

Stew

[cowboy_54]

Thanks a lot guys great information, picked up a Lyman and a Hodgdon!!! Appreciate it.