New mold, need load suggestions

[osteodoc08]

While I'm waiting on the 4 MP 45 colt molds to finally enter production from recent GBs, I ordered an NOE 454-255-RF mold as seen here:

http://noebulletmolds.com/NV/product_info.php?cPath=41&products_id=748

I'm looking for some load suggestions. Also, I have a .452 sizer, but no .454 sizer. Which should I go with and why? They will be fired from my 2 Marlin lever actions, Blackhawks and Smith 25 Mountain Gun. FYI, accuracy with .452 sized 45-270-SAA boolits is just fine with a healthy dose of HS-6 (20-22K PSI load ratings per Brian Pearce)

[RickinTN]

I like Clays powder for plinking loads in the 45 Colt. I use from 4.5 to 5 grains in a Marlin lever rifle and a Ruger new model Vaquero with the Lee 255 grain bullet. .452 works in my Marlin rifle just fine but the Vaquero leaves a little to be desired (could be my eyes!). I have a .454 sizer to try in it but haven't had the opportunity. I usually size as large as the rifle/handgun will chamber. The above load may not be as heavy as you are looking for but is lots of fun in a 24" Marlin cowboy.
Rick

[osteodoc08]

Clays would be nice to try. I have several powders to choose from. My ideas with this boolit was as a "traditional plinker".

Powders available are:

Titewad, 231, CFE Pistol, Longshot, TrailBoss, AA#9, 296, Blue Dot, 2400, Lil Gun. The faster powders will best here, so thats where I'll start. Wish I had some clays to try. Or even more trail boss. What about a BP substitute for S&G?

[Bohica793]

I currently load 13 grains of BlueDot under a NOE 454424 SWC with great results in a 7.5" Blackhawk. I would imagine your 255 RF would perform similarly as they are approximately the same size.

[osteodoc08]

I currently load 13 grains of BlueDot under a NOE 454424 SWC with great results in a 7.5" Blackhawk. I would imagine your 255 RF would perform similarly as they are approximately the same size.


What kind of velocity are you getting out of it?

[Bohica793]

What kind of velocity are you getting out of it?
You're gonna make me get out the chronograph, aren't you?

[osteodoc08]

You're gonna make me get out the chronograph, aren't you?

LOL! No, I typically chrono all my loads and log them. I also jot down how accurate they are. So even if you tell me it is x fps, I'm still gonna run it over my chrono. But if you need an excuse.....

[Bohica793]

Ok, you asked for it. NOE 454424 13.0 grains BlueDot out of a 7.5" Ruger Blackhawk at 92 degrees F at sea level at high noon produced an avg 1072 fps over 20 rounds.

[osteodoc08]

Ok, you asked for it. NOE 454424 13.0 grains BlueDot out of a 7.5" Ruger Blackhawk at 92 degrees F at sea level at high noon produced an avg 1072 fps over 20 rounds.


LOL. I have a 5# jug of BD that I've been playing with in the 357. Since the 41 is a no no now with BD, I'll load some of this combo up and see how she shoots in the 45 colt.

Matter of fact, I just asked the wife to turn on the pot about 5 so itll be ready to go around 6 when I get home. Can't wait to see how this new mold/load runs.

[MT Chambers]

Don't do too many .454" bullets ahead of time in case loaded rounds don't chamber.