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Thread: WC860 in .45-60?

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    WC860 in .45-60?

    Has anyone tried WC860 in .45-60 with a .405 gr. Bullet? I found myself in possession of a Tom Horn 1876 today. I suspect it will be dirty, but safe pressures.

    Any other suggested loads with this bullet?
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    I’ve never owned a .45-60 but would probably treat it similar to starting trap door loads in .45-70. BP straight or duplex blend is another option.

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    That's a heavy bullet for the 45-60. Might not stabilize. I haven't tried one in mine, be interesting to know how that works. 350grainers work good tho.

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    Quote Originally Posted by veeman View Post
    That's a heavy bullet for the 45-60. Might not stabilize. I haven't tried one in mine, be interesting to know how that works. 350grainers work good tho.
    I have found some loads for the 405 weight. I'm going to try to borrow a 300-305 gr. mold from a friend tomorrow who shoots this chambering.
    The solid soft lead bullet is undoubtably the best and most satisfactory expanding bullet that has ever been designed. It invariably mushrooms perfectly, and never breaks up. With the metal base that is essential for velocities of 2000 f.s. and upwards to protect the naked base, these metal-based soft lead bullets are splendid.
    John Taylor - "African Rifles and Cartridges"

    Forget everything you know about loading jacketed bullets. This is a whole new ball game!


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    https://www.cascity.com/forumhall/in...oard,89.0.html

    CASCITY has a 1876 forum which also includes load data sections for all the 1876 cartridges. I found a lot of my 50-95 info on their page.

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    5477 is an excellent powder choice if you aren't going to shoot back powder.

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    not 45-60
    but I used Wc872, similar powder, in my 40-60 RB, I used the 40-65 load data from the red reloading book from Accurate Arms, the only disadvantage is unburnt powder, in the chamber, I wiped between shots with just a nylon brush
    shot same point of aim as BP, the advantage is it fills the case same as BP

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    Quote Originally Posted by 4060MAY View Post
    not 45-60
    but I used Wc872, similar powder, in my 40-60 RB, I used the 40-65 load data from the red reloading book from Accurate Arms, the only disadvantage is unburnt powder, in the chamber, I wiped between shots with just a nylon brush
    shot same point of aim as BP, the advantage is it fills the case same as BP
    I figured I would need a kicker with either WC860 or WC872 for them to shoot clean. I have both.
    The solid soft lead bullet is undoubtably the best and most satisfactory expanding bullet that has ever been designed. It invariably mushrooms perfectly, and never breaks up. With the metal base that is essential for velocities of 2000 f.s. and upwards to protect the naked base, these metal-based soft lead bullets are splendid.
    John Taylor - "African Rifles and Cartridges"

    Forget everything you know about loading jacketed bullets. This is a whole new ball game!


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    I got a good load worked up yesterday.

    23 gr. 5744, Winchester primer, dacron filler, 405 gr. gov bullet, powder coated. Shoots under 1.5".

    I'm glad I have a good amount of 5744, it's over $70 per pound now!
    The solid soft lead bullet is undoubtably the best and most satisfactory expanding bullet that has ever been designed. It invariably mushrooms perfectly, and never breaks up. With the metal base that is essential for velocities of 2000 f.s. and upwards to protect the naked base, these metal-based soft lead bullets are splendid.
    John Taylor - "African Rifles and Cartridges"

    Forget everything you know about loading jacketed bullets. This is a whole new ball game!


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