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Scramjet
02-21-2013, 01:35 AM
Looking for some Dry Creek 265Gr 45LC reload info. My Lyman Cast Bullet Handload book lists a 250gr & 270gr 45L.C cast bullet info only. Bootlits are .253(shooting a Ruger 45LC/45ACP, 5 1/2" conv) dia, soft blue lubed and are Keith style with a real nice crimp groove. Any suggestions would be great.

Tom

USMC87
02-21-2013, 08:08 AM
Are these from Lynn? If so shoot him a pm he would gladly help you out.

Scramjet
02-21-2013, 12:19 PM
Yes, they are. I picked up all kinds of stuff from him. I'll shoot him an e-mail then. Just thought I'd try here first Lynn has his hands full!

454PB
02-21-2013, 12:25 PM
I'm sure you meant .453". I'm not familiar with that particular boolit, but from the description, it sounds like the RCBS .45 270 SAA.

I'd suggest you start with 9 grs. of Unique.

r1kk1
02-21-2013, 12:43 PM
Use data for the 270 grain bullet from Lyman manual.

Take care

r1kk1

Scramjet
02-22-2013, 01:06 PM
Sorry, yes that was a typo. What I ment to type is .453dia 265 grain 45 Colt. I spoke with Lynn yesterday he suggested one of his loads of 8.5 grain Unique using this Keith style bootlit. I loaded them from 7.0,7.5,8.0,8.5 grain see how it goes as soon as we get some kind of warmer weather!

Thanks,
Tom

USMC87
02-24-2013, 09:54 PM
Lynn lives close to me and I visit his shop often, He's a good guy to deal with and has alot of knowledge to go along with it. As far as casting goes he's second to none.

Scramjet
02-24-2013, 11:18 PM
That would be really awsome to visit Lynn's shop, yes can't say enough good about him and his works! Funny enough I live right near Lee manufacturing I put in an order and stop in for pick-up after work. One of my brothers lives right near RCBS in Orville Ca. He too puts in an order and stops in for pick-up!

USMC87
02-25-2013, 09:53 AM
It's good to be able to pick up an order, I make custom knives and wish I were closer to pick out certain items I use.

odis
02-26-2013, 02:02 PM
If you have any Red Dot on hand you might try 6 grs. Thats my favorite with a 270gr SWC in my blackhawk.