for me. FPS from a 7.5 inch 45 long Colt revolver has a nasty �fast peak� pressure,
THEY RECOIL? I know as I said the 94s are rated for 40,000 CUP level
With these bullets sized .452" and cast of 16 parts lead to 1 part tin, try this loading with 19.0 grains of WW-296 or 19.5 grains of H-110 in Star-line cases with Fed 155 primers and Bubba lube, or Javelina or NEI pistol lube. Item Number: H006CR. There are difficulties with all measuring methods of bullet energy and killing
Repeating Arms Co.
that some of the heavy loads I use daily in my Ruger S/As in long Colt, are
but it is! great velocities. (Some
others can change the pressure very quickly...and if you are playing with top
While it may have been popular for shooters of the Old West to tote a carbine and revolver in the same caliber, this was done with rounds such as the 44-40 and 38-40. the action, and it was at the very least well after the 1930s. (Pressure levels also effected by which rifles are used), 260 Keith 12/Unique 30,000 CUP for 1600 fps, 260 Keith 18.5/2400 26,000 CUP for 1666 fps, 260 Keith 20/2400 30,000 CUP for 1770 fps, 260 Keith 22/2400 32,600 CUP for 1870 fps, 260 Keith 23.5/296 22,000 CUP for 1599 fps, 260 Keith 26 H110 29,900 CUP for 1855 fps, 260 Keith 27/H110 32,500 CUP for 1965 fps, 260 Keith 22/H4227 29,000 CUP for 1710 fps, 260 Keith 25/H4227 31,000 CUP for 1880 fps, 300 grain WFN/LBT 15/HS7 32,000 CUP 1610 fps, 300 grain WFN/LBT 24/H110 32,500 CUP 1705 fps, 300 grain Lyman 191 (sized down to .451) 20/2400 31,900 CUP 1650 fps, 300 grain Lyman 191 � 25/H110 32500 CUP 1710 fps, 300 WFN 27/H110 46,000 CUP/for 92s 2180 fps, 335 CAST PERF/WFN 26/H110 50,000 CUP (for strong 92s) 1910
and if needed also helps...but it�s the actions I love. And in the Browning
And as has been posted the 45 Colt rifle never came about for two reasons, the ballon head case design, and a meeting between Colt and Winchester on who would build what. 19.5 grains of H-110 produced 1109 fps in revolver tests or 1259 fps in a rifle barrel. Pierce, Jim Wilson, Jim Taylor, myself and others have killed the big lie that
Brand: Winchester. bolt itself had to be peened back in place, and the steel bolt blocks had to be
Because of their physical form, granule size, grain for grain H-4227 and IMR-4227 would occupy more room inside the case than H-110 or WW-296, therefore creating a higher loading density without excessive velocity or pressure. I like the 92 actions
5 grains of Bullseye under 300 grain cast bullets
chamber any guns for it. It is possible that these powders, IMR-4227 and H-4227 could be used in charge weights that would fill the case to the base of the bullet and still give permissible pressures and velocities. And then rather large cased calibers followed to make
OUT OF STOCK (0) CIMARRON MAN W/NO NAME .45 LC. (Yes
called lowly 45 long Colt can really do. People back then
He broke cover at 65 long paces...I was even with his chest, so I put it
needed. Short ammo was made right up into the late 1930s....at the start of the 2nd
can look the same, feel the same, some will take the pressure of heavy loads,
Gun Review: Rossi R92 .45 Colt Rifle For smaller pests, CCI offers shotshell rounds in several loadings, including (from left to right) .38 Special, .44 Special and .45 Colt. The 45 Colt can be very accurate when the right handload is paired with a good gun. It was always interesting, but puzzling to me while reloading and working
there...it traversed his entire body and exited after going thru his left hip
join us for the winter. most, but they are weak because of the three part toggle bolt/action design. She has competed on the TV series, â3 Gun Nationâ as well as an upcoming show called âThe Big Gunâ on Sportsman Channel, airing in Q1 2016. Uberti 1866 Yellowboy 45 Long Colt Lever-Action Sporting Rifle. And in the
WW case, 155 primer, 292 DKT bullet, 17.0 grains VV N-110, COL 1.665" = 1260 fps. change in bullet weight, case thickness, case length, primer type, and many
Note: A full length article about the .45 Long Colt for rifles can be found on the Rifle Cartridge Page. They work really well on any size feral dogs or good sized �yotes. manufacturer before 1985? The custom 292 grain DKT/LFN cast bullet I am using only has a seating depth of .360". She has been named as a co-host on âShooting Galleryâ on the Outdoor Channel. revolvers last year and they gave well over 1500 fps from an S&W N-Frame 8
And why do you suspect S&W
Also stock up on ammo and gun accessories for your 45 Long Colt rifle. One Winchester was so bad, the mortises on the
Today, our selection of .45 Colt lever action rifles and pistols are a favorite among competitive cowboy action shooters, medium and large game hunters, or those who already own a sidearm in the same caliber. powder ReL#7
292 grain bullet, 21.0 grains XMP-5744, WW case, Fed 155 primer = 1350 fps. barrel. There are a number of importers on today�s market..but the 73s are all
Therefore: In recent tests performed at the Silhouette range at Pala, California it was determined that the Federal 155 LPM primer produced cleaner burning characteristics when used with WW-296 and the 292 grain bullet in the .45 Colt caliber Marlin rifle, than did the Winchester WLP primer under identical circumstances. power/killing levels compared to other rounds. Long Colt............don�t e-mail me.....my spiritual brother (for almost a
inside these big animals with side shots. Filling the case to the base of the bullet with a specific powder to obtain a specific velocity is known as shape charging. because I love the rifles....and having the potential of extra power when
Performance Bullets | Merit
Go slow with
WW case, 155 primer, 325 GC bullet, 17.0 grains VV N-110, COL 1.572" = 1263 fps. forgotten, I lifted the Win/94 in 45 long Colt....300 grain WFN (wide flat nose)
and only1000 fps from the 20 inch rifle barrels. Browning/Winchester 92, will not take more than a few hundred rounds of 454
275 grain 45 slugs at around 2000 fps muzzle velocity. measures .510 at the rim and the 30-30 R-P nickel brass measures .500. A load that used an old lot# of WW-296 only scored 24/40. The Lyman bullet 452651 GC will cast 20-1 at about 325 grains including gas check. SL case, 155 primer, 292 DKT bullet, 19.5 grains IMR-4227, COL 1.665" = 1250 fps. It�s up to the owner to find out where his �92 is on the
At the bottom of the case the pressure was so high it could
Marlin and Winchester leverguns in 45 long Colt will also...especially since
both easily handle the 44 mag round in the heavy commercial loads. PLATES ARE DOWNRIGHT UGLY...... ALL LOADS TESTED IN MY 1892S.....WINCHESTER AND MARLIN 94S. $40.33 Read more; GREAT LAKES AMMO .45 LONG COLT 250GR. under 100 paces...even with recoil I saw bits and hunks go everywhere....but
steels and will take magnum pressures...Remember the first 357 magnum S&W
So don�t
in the Rugers and well over 1800 fps in the rifles. This tool reams primer pockets for rifle primers. ... RIFLE BALLISTICS. animals, with great disruptive force to tissue and bone. Except for upper bullet
The term �long Colt� came
of Colt, it�s a fact of history....so by the time the patents and design
meplate would slow penetration in large animals.....but at a simple 1700 fps it
Notify Me When Available. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. By the way that�s somewhat close to 2700 lbs of muzzle energy. and 13,000 cup will give over 900 FPS from my rifle. But the research I did back in 1984/85 for my first book on leverguns shows
long Colt in reloading the modern repo �73s. This load shot dirty, velocity was too high for this game, really heated up the barrel, and was a shade too long after barrel was fouled. skyrocket. Also, 21 grains of XMP-5744 got same velocity; may burn different in longer barrel. The bottom line is this: Like the .45-70 Government, the .45 Colt remains relevant because the design was so good to begin with. 40+ caliber bullets of this weight will penetrate incredible distances thru
powders... plus the age and long use of original S&Ws obviously would have
the Rugers. ago...Hodgdon found that 18.5/2400 under a 300 grain cast bullet gave 29,000 PSI...from
Even though it is fine in modern Colt type thumb-busters, the pressure cycle
Of course the 44 mag/275
in the 45 long Colt case for rifles. long as shape, material of the bullet construction, and the velocity are the
ago, is loaded to a top end of 50,000 cup....no damage has occurred after
modern Browning, Winchester, Legacy and Nave Arms, are made today from excellent
Acme offers the two standard .45 Colt bullets, 255-grain semi-wadcutter and a 250-grain round-nosed flat-point. without the over rated muzzle energy figures. Therefore, maximum charges for these powders could be lowered somewhat to keep velocities within the required limits. that...why???? When a modern Rossi...a Christmas present from my children and wife three years
given Mig Weld lines up the front of them, and ground and refitted to regain
Henry Big Boy X Model .45 Colt Lever Action 7rd 17.4" Rifle - $979.97 ($12.99 Flat S/H on Firearms) $979.97. handgun the 45 Short Colt was born...and many other types of handguns on the
tube from shearing the muzzle holding screw...and the change in how you
?....I�m human. chambered rifles. Regarding XMP-5744, Accurate Arms claims that this powder is insensitive to position in the case. If I wanted to build a decent medium game load to 100 yards with the 73s...I
Brand: ⦠class of rounds dominated. WW case, 155 primer, 300 LC bullet, 19.5 grains IMR-4227, COL 1.570" = 1250 fps. And raised the velocity from the 20 inch rifle barrel to 1650+
In Stock. steel will contain the same pressures that the Winchester Big Bore action will
For one thing, the original .45 Colt's cartridge was produced by the Army arsenal. is putting out a 44 magnum cosmetically looking 73, the internal system is NOT
19.5 grains of IMR-4227 will produce 1250 fps, accurate but lots of unburned grains of powder in barrel. T. Riekers Sporting Agency & Gun Works | Steve's
Those that voraciously disagree with the word �LONG� in the phrase 45
till it bottomed out. We'd like to personally and ⦠A 30-30 with a 170 gr bullet at 2200 FPS gives a level of power ranking at KS
Even so, the affordability and diversity of ammo and gun choices give an advantage to the .45 Colt. We tested original 1935 first run ammo in 357
These slower burning powders should be bulkier per grain weight. Use magnum primers with this powder. the leveraction rifles very potent long arms. chest shots. Henry Big Boy Carbine 45 Colt Large Loop Lever Action Rifle. Even a simple low pressure load that gives only 1000
handguns. that the 45 Colt handgun round was a proprietary round developed and patented
I actually thought with full loads it wouldn�t
long Colt from a rifle has the same killing level potential as the 45 long Colt. alone in his guns. is an art Kelly knows well. ejecting system could not completely extract them. load for example, under the Keith 255/260 cast bullet (cast not jacketed) at 800
the standard Marlins and Winchesters in 45 long Colt. With the 45 Colt, IMR 4227 is almost magical in being able to provide excellent accuracy when other powders will not. pressure must stay around the original 14,000 cup (a little higher than PSI). This leaves .738" of room inside the .45 Colt case for powder if the case is trimmed to 1.275". With above suggested loads, cut powder charges to obtain 1250 fps. 300 Laser-Cast, 19.5 grains IMR-4227, Fed 155 LPM, 1.570" COL (28) WW case. Yes, the Casull can fire .45 Colt ammo, but the price of a Freedom Arms can be a real eye-opener. lifetime), and dear friend, John Taffin, has been trying to change my position
44 magnum pressures without problems, so they will take the same in reloads with
I�m sure most know by now that friends John Taffin, Brian
around the same strength...even the so called Iron Frames (which are soft
BUT THE 45 LONG COLT IN STRONG RIFLES IS
FROM THE BENCH SOME OF THESE LOADS WITH RIFLES WITH STEEL BUTT
I
of Bullseye...pushing the bullet deeper into the case an 1/8th inch at a time
by Colt for the Army. loafing with this load in a Winchester or Marlin levergun, and an elk was dumb
Other loads in this paragraph are 25,000 CUP or less. Both have ample metal thickness to withstand max loads in their respective chamberings. original Schofields. Item currently sold out. all the way out to your longest range and compare them with the down range
H-4227 or IMR-4227 may give the desired results we are looking for. I am sure the
Not surprisingly, because of the slower burn rate 4227, with 22 grains it
power at 100 yards than a 30-30/170 commercial load. correct...some not even close. Marlin....so the 44-40 became the revolver/rifle classic. Like any reloading information mine can not be taken directly...using
The next list of loads I feel are top even in the 1892s