Need 45 Colt load data for rifle, Cast or Jacketed
We have been shooting mostly shorter range steel targets and I was using Laser Cast 250 RNFP with ok results for steel plates etc at closer range and on paper out to 50 yards. But last weekend tried chickens at 100 on out to 200 yds. My popcorn loads couldnt' cut it. Put on a scope and bench shooting at 100 confirmed the lighter loads, while fun to shoot are not very consistent in this rifle. Anyone have favorite load for the 45 Colt in a rifle.
Any help in reducing load testing ((Cost))) would be appreciated.
This is my first venture with the 45 Colt, all previous has been with 44-40.
Thanks
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45 colt load data for rifles.
I have a win 94 trapper in 45LC I've hunted with for several years. I use 255 gr rnfp's or 310 wfngc's cast from LEE moulds and tumble lubed with liquid ALOX.
My main loads are 6.5 grains of RED Dot under either bullet for a medium power load, or 18.5 grains of 2400 under either bullet for a load with TONS of punch.
My rifle really likes the heavier bullet over 2400. I've shot 2-2 1/2" groups at 100 yards with it from the bench. I swapped out the factory rear sight for a receiver mounted peep. This gives me the same sight radius as a full sized 94.
I've shot 2 or 3 THOUSAND of these hot loads in my rifle with no negative effects. I do load heavier than that, but won't share those loads.
There's some rockpiles out where I shoot that are about 200 yards out and with this rifle hits are pretty easy once you dope the holdover.
I prefer the 310's for hunting as they have a very wide flat nose that really smashes game. Performance with them has been superior to any other bullet I've tried in this gun.