load data for colt SAA

[hank woll]

can someone tell me where to find reliable load data for .45 colt and .44 special to be used in older colt revolvers-i have a small amount of data in an older speer manual in the case of .45 colt but none for the .44 spec

[BigAlofPa.]

Lymans cast manuel. It's my reloading bible for cast and light rifle rounds. 3rd and 4th editions go hand and hand.

[Outpost75]

Factory load velocity using soft 8-12 BHN lead bullets of standard weight and profile for the caliber are closely approximated with 5 grains of Bullseye and 240-grain bullet in .44 Special, 6 grains with 215-grain bullet in the .44-40 and 7 grains with 255-grain bullet in the .45 Colt.

[Der Gebirgsjager]

Hank-- it might be a good idea to provide a little more information about your "older Colt revolvers." What models, and how older?