Bronco wrote:
Does anyone have a favorite load for the 45 colt? I just got the dies, looking for bullet and powder advice. Has anyone used trail boss?
Thanks
Since you didn't specify in what way you are using the cartridge, I will share my favorite for plinking. I don't carry 45 Colt for self defense or I'd give a different answer.
200 gr SWC 6 grains of 700X, yields 850fps. Sorry, haven't used Trail Boss in 45Colt.
Reloading manual Speer #11 gives a minimum recommended of 5.9 grains and a max 6.9 grains. My results for avg velocity did not match with the book.
250 gr SWC - I've used 5 different powders, and for my plinking have noted no differences at all. Accuracy has been within my needs for all.
700x min 5.8-6.3max
Red Dot 6.2-6.7
Bullseye 6.6-7.1
231 7.1-7.6
Unique 7.5-8.5
Standard disclaimer to check from a printed source, and develop your own loads watching out for under or overpressures.