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November 14, 2009
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I am finally getting all my $hit together to reload the 45 Colt, also known as the 45 Long Colt. My Hornady manual talks about light loads for older guns chambered in 45 Colt, and has another section on reloading for the TC and Blackhawk with higher pressures.
I'm planning to load to the higher pressures simply because I think the cylinder and barrel can take it. Even though DW saw fit to notch the cylinder right where the bullets go, I still think it's as strong as the Ruger Blackhawk.
What is your opinion???
Happyness is a Hot DW and a pile of used brass!!! Rich
November 14, 2009
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I found some additional information.
My Sierra Bullets Infinity suite lists the higher pressure loads for the following firearms:
Ruger, Colt, Dan Wesson, Freedom Arms
Happyness is a Hot DW and a pile of used brass!!! Rich
January 22, 2008
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I have been using "Ruger Only" 45LC hand loads in my 745 with great success. Cowboy loads in a DW45 are boring.
-Wayne
November 14, 2009
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Thanks for the data point. I agree, cowboy loads ARE boring. I just loaded some up using 8.6 gr of Red Dot. Maybe shoot them tomorrow.
Happyness is a Hot DW and a pile of used brass!!! Rich
