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hot wheels
09-28-2017, 06:10 PM
45 Colt +P+ (pressure: 30,000 psi and up). Someone with Quickload please help if you can!?

TEST GUN:
Gun: Redhawk in 45 COLT
Barrel Length: 4.20"
Twist: 1:16" RH

COMPONENTS-INFORMATION / QUICKLOAD INPUTS:
Bullet type: Hornady XTP Mag JHP
Bullet Weight: 240 grains
Bullet Diameter: .452"
Bullet Length: .670"
Bullet Projection/Ogive Length: .363"
Seating Depth: .307"
Brass: Starline, 45 Colt
Case Trim Length: 1.270"
OAL: 1.633"
Crimp: roll crimp

Powder: Hodgdon Lil'Gun

LOADS I NEED PRESSURE / VELOCITY QUICKLOAD ESTIMATES FOR (ALL USE THE SAME COMPONENTS SETUP AS LISTED ABOVE):

1)
27.0 grains Hodgdon Lil'Gun
Primer: Large Pistol

2)
27.8 grains Hodgdon Lil'Gun
Primer: Large Pistol
(Estimated velocity from 4.2" bbl, taken from available load data using this bullet chrono'd in same gun: 1,468 fps !?)

3)
28.0 grains Hodgdon Lil'Gun
Primer: Large Pistol

Can anyone please run some pressure / velocity figures using Quickload?

knifemaker
09-29-2017, 12:15 AM
Go to the Hodgdon reloading site and you can find the load for a Sierra 240 gr. JHC bullet with Lil'Gun powder for the Ruger only loads and Freedom arms and contender.