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gman82001
02-02-2016, 06:24 PM
Just bought a new super RedHawk toklat .454 casull. I was loading up a few rounds to shoot once the weather gets better, in my vaquero I shoot .452 lazer cast round nose 250gr on a whim I decided to see if they were snug in the cylinder I was able to simply drop one through 3/6 cylinders the other 3 were snug but could be pushed though fairly easily. I took some .454 RN from dardas that I load in my 92 Rossi and none fell through but could all be pushed through but not as easily.

Im really a noob on cast bullets and sizing and need some advice on what size bullet to shoot from this one. I'm looking at a 275 gr Swc from rim rock bullets. I don't plan a ton of .454 casull loads but want to load some pretty warm 45 colt loads for woods walking and elk hunting in big bear country here in WY.

wlc
02-03-2016, 03:02 AM
IIRC I size mine .452 or .453. I'd have to check my notes. I shoot the Lee 452300RF in mine. My Toklat is probably my favorite firearm I've ever had. Never been a handgun person at all, but I love shooting this thing.

Mica_Hiebert
02-03-2016, 08:28 AM
Load the 454s for your gun and if they start to get sticky after firing from powder residue then bump them down a hair .453-.4535

gman82001
02-03-2016, 02:27 PM
Thanks guys I'll start just like that and adjust accordingly, wlc I agree so far I really think I'm going to enjoy this gun

historicfirearms
02-04-2016, 11:10 AM
I have a Toklat too. I size mine to 454, no problem. Love this gun too for some reason.

gman82001
02-04-2016, 05:04 PM
I have a Toklat too. I size mine to 454, no problem. Love this gun too for some reason.

thank you sir