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Naphtali
03-31-2009, 12:54 PM
Where might I find reloading data using 300-grain bullets and heavier for 45 Colt cartridge with overall length of 1.600 inches?

I describe characteristics of/for a Freedom Arms M97. Freedom Arms reports the M97 accepts Blackhawk pressures so long as cartridge OAL does not exceed 1.600 inches.
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Are there available any off-the-shelf 300+-grain bullet molds that drop WFN bullets with crimp-to-nose length appropriate for 1.600 OAL?

ktw
03-31-2009, 01:10 PM
Are there available any off-the-shelf 300+-grain bullet molds that drop WFN bullets with crimp-to-nose length appropriate for 1.600 OAL?

The standard Lee C452-300-RF will work when crimped to the top crimp groove.
The Hornady 300gr XTP also fits when crimped in the top crimp groove.

-ktw

felix
03-31-2009, 01:23 PM
Use full case of RL7 or WW680, around 25 and 28 grains respectively with a 300 plus grainer. Do not compress those very small granules. ... felix