45 Colt loads - NEI 345.451 SSK

[7x57Hunter]

I just purchased this mould and I’m looking for loading data...does anyone know if any data is published for the 345gr SSK design?

Thanks

[nun2kute]

you might want to let us know what your intensions are. what gun you loading. for hunting or not. I just recently acquired a S&W 25 and have already stuck three in the barrel trying not to disassemble it unintentionally with Universal and a 280g jacketed bullet, that's what I got rite now. 300g is the largest I've found so far for load data. Speer manual. still searching the net.

[7x57Hunter]

I have a 3 screw Ruger Blackhawk...I was thinking a hunting load in the “reasonable” range, say 1000 FPS or so?

[DougGuy]

I used that boolit over 22.0gr W296 it's a wrist snapper but penetrated 40" of seasoned oak firewood.

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Unless you are planning on Griz or large Brown, there's nothing on the North American continent that needs that much boolit. It really is overkill no pun intended.

[7x57Hunter]

Yeah I figured it was really overkill, but probably a good idea as a sidearm next time I hunt elk in bear country.

[7x57Hunter]

I have been doing a lot of research and keep finding a common theme of H110 (W296)...ranging from 19-24 gr

[DougGuy]

Heh I would NOT go above 22.5gr!

[boatswainsmate]

http://www.sixguns.com/tests/tt45lc.htm

[7x57Hunter]

Yes, I think that 19-20 grs will be enough for me....now I need to cast some up!

[7x57Hunter]

It casts a pretty decent looking heavyweight...

[7x57Hunter]

They weigh right around 340grs and drop about .454”

[boatswainsmate]

It casts a pretty decent looking heavyweight...

Do you get the mold from Ebay recently?

[7x57Hunter]

Yes, It had really crummy photos.

[7x57Hunter]

Probably overpaid...but oh well

[boatswainsmate]

Yes, It had really crummy photos.

I almost bought it but the condition looked bad from the pictures. I'm glad it worked out for you! Nice article on the bullet.
http://www.sixguns.com/crew/sskbullets.htm

[7x57Hunter]

Yes it was very grungy...but mostly was sprayed down with a sticky brown substance...almost seems like vegetable oil...good thing is the cavities are nice

[boatswainsmate]

I have your mold also but mine are .80 of a inch and weigh 345 grains. But I also have it's little brother the 325.451 but it's .85 of a inch and weighing 355 grains in my alloy.