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13 grains of HS6 behind a 45-270 SAA for 1050 fps in my Blackhawks and OM Vaqueros.
24 grains of H110 behind a 45-325V Accurate for sledgehammers in Blackhawk hunter and Redhawk.

I have found them to be more consistant in size than primer pockets are. I've run S&B SP and LP through my 550 with no problems at all. Around 15K so far and not one misfire. The primer pickup tubes...

I run 4.8 grains now under a 230 plated. Very accurate and runs just under 800 fps in my 5 inch 1911's.

Ford/Dillons

Eight year old thread resurrection now:wink:
WST is my favorite 45 acp target powder. I use 4.7 grains under a 230 Xtreme HP.

Dillon on the 550. Redding profile crimp single stage. I won't use a Lee FCD on a sized cast bullet; as it post sizes the bullet down too small. Lee FCD only for p/j word boolits.

I tried for the 1st time some Carnauba red on 335 grain LBT .452 at about 27K psi. Perfect. No smoke, no leading. Just sent in another order for 24 hollow sticks from their web store. Glenn has it...

I am very satisfied with the tight fit of those base pins.

I don't mean to knock Ruger as a Company. I believe their magnum revolvers are the best value and toughest on the market. Having a few...

I bought a used '63 3 screw Blackhawk that had an ejector tube housing rattling on the stud. AL tube was wallered out on the stud and stud was loose. Ruger said they'd fix it if I paid shipping. It...

Make sure you use pure copper Chore Boy brand and not a copper plated steel type. It peels lead out in slivers.

That 480 is awesome. I like the lower pressure and controllability of it while sending a larger, heavier slug than 454. If I was in Alaska that would be on my #1 list to find.

I was pondering similar thoughts as Fredj338 on this packable and weight/size issue. This lead me to pick up a 4.2 inch Redhawk in 45 Colt. I wanted a double action, packability, and affordability....