45 colt load data help.

[mmorecycler]

Hello, does anyone have printed load data for .452 255gr plated flat point projectiles?
Thank you

[Joe_7910]

Any 250 to 260 grain load data will be more than sufficient. As always start low and work up

[mehavey]

Look at https://www.shootersreference.com/re...gdata/45-colt/
for either 250/255 LSWC or LRNFP

Ball park at those pressures/OALs will be fine.

[mmorecycler]

Thanks, I didnt know about shooters reference site.

[bangerjim]

The 45LC is the easiest round to load for! Very forgiving due to huge space in the case. It was designed for black powder and with the fast powders today, there is lots of room.

Just about any powder will work. If it burns it will work in a 45! Tons of load data on line & in the many books.

banger

[gwpercle]

The Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook 4th edition is a good reference to keep on your bench ... Cast Boolit data should be used to load conventional lubricated cast boolits , plated bullets and coated cast boolits ... it's like having data for three different types projectiles ... in one Book !
Don't get confused by the name ... 45 Colt is proper but many insistn ocalling it 45 LC but the Long Colt name isn't correct ... Call it 45 Colt.
Gary

[mmorecycler]

Yep, they are even easier with BP or Trailboss, No measuring required, which is what I load for my Ruger SS old army with a Conversion cylinder. These will be for my Ruger Birdshead SS Vaquero and Taurus SS Thunderbolt.

[Joe_7910]

Amen Gary. Also, I dare say if you don’t own any load books then you shouldn’t be loading