Dogg
11-02-2009, 05:13 PM
Hi everyone, I could use a little help. I would like to put together a load for my newest Hartford 92 in 45lc.
My reloading manual are pretty old (real old) and all I can find are loads for revolvers in the 800-900fps range.
What I have to work with is: 255 gr rnfp (purchased of Gunbroker not the best looking cast bullets.)
AA#5 or #9, prefer #5 since I have 5lbs of it.
WW large pistol primers
assorted cases.
I put together a bunch of rounds with 12.5gr of #5. They were not very impressive from the accuracy standpoint and felt pretty anemic from my point of view.
Don't have a chrono so don't know how fast but figure about 1150fps. Would like something in the 1600fps range (or More) for target and hunting.
Any input on starting points for powder or something that has worked good for you? I tried to get H110 but couldn't find any. Do have a lb of Littlegun. Suggestions of other powders which I might be able to find would be appreciated.
Dogg
My reloading manual are pretty old (real old) and all I can find are loads for revolvers in the 800-900fps range.
What I have to work with is: 255 gr rnfp (purchased of Gunbroker not the best looking cast bullets.)
AA#5 or #9, prefer #5 since I have 5lbs of it.
WW large pistol primers
assorted cases.
I put together a bunch of rounds with 12.5gr of #5. They were not very impressive from the accuracy standpoint and felt pretty anemic from my point of view.
Don't have a chrono so don't know how fast but figure about 1150fps. Would like something in the 1600fps range (or More) for target and hunting.
Any input on starting points for powder or something that has worked good for you? I tried to get H110 but couldn't find any. Do have a lb of Littlegun. Suggestions of other powders which I might be able to find would be appreciated.
Dogg