Joe Kurtenbach and Caleb Giddings also look at the first-ever optics-ready carry revolvers with the new Taurus 605 and 856 T.O.R.O. SAAMI pressures for STANDARD .45 Colt is 14,000 PSI MAXIMUM, but They include a (1) restored 1900 revolver with carved grips, (2) 1903 custom engraved, (3) 1901 with carved pearl grips, (4) 1899 with carved grips, (5) 1957-era custom, (6) custom 1901 with stag grips, (7) 1903 with custom carved grips and a (8) Colt New Frontier SAA with custom carved grips. SWC - 9.6 grains Unique Lyman # 454190 , 250 gr. So if one used 40 grains by weight of Pyrodex when the chart called for 40 grains of black powder, the result would be an overloaded charge. Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, State Agency: On paper, the 357 Magnum was the first cartridge to exceed the 45 Colts muzzle energy, but many knowledgeable sixgunners, Elmer Keith included, believed the 45 Colt actually offered more practical power than the First Magnum. Today, it remains one of our most popular sixgun cartridges. That is black powder loads or Black powder level only. The accompanying standard- pressure handloads are within SAAMI guidelines of 14,000 psi, making them suitable for modern Colt SAA revolvers and all guns chambered in .45 Colt that are designed to fire smokeless powder ammunition. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, GOM March 2022, P.O. The .45 Colts origins started in 1871 when Colt began designing a new sixgun specifically to house metallic cartridges. 458 is a rifle bullet. When time is a problem, actually when sometimes my own energy is the problem, I look to Oregon Trail Bullets. For little more power I move up to the above-mentioned #454490 GC with 10.0 grains of Unique for just over 1,235 fps and groups of less than 1". 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. (I) Giveaway ends May 31, 2023. For developing the accompanying data, a 1970 vintage (second generation) Colt New Frontier SAA with 5.5-inch barrel was. For testing I go with three shots at 45 yards. .449 inch to .460 inch, and Smith & Wessons from .451 to .458 inch. Low Recoil Loads | Hodgdon Reloading Handloading allows the flexibility to adjust load ballistics for a particular purpose. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (when required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Before loading any ammunition for leverguns, I first make dummy rounds to be able to check both feeding through the action and chambering. Note that the Ruger New Vaquero uses a smaller frame and cylinder For a heavier bullet with #4227 I use 22.0 grains with the 305-grain Lyman #454629 gas check at 1,315 fps while grouping in 5/8 for three shots. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Because case capacity is large, trying to produce lighter loads with slow-burning powders can give very poor results. Nonetheless, the 30-grain charge with a 250-grain bullet reached around 850 fps from a 7.5-inch barrel. Most manufacturers have recognized the need to offer revolvers with correct throat dimensions including Smith & Wesson, Ruger, Uberti, USFA and others, but not Colt. I shoot the .44 and .45 in rifles and pistolas, but I have only a rifle in .38-40. Technical Specifications (based on the respective safety standard - see more details in tab "Datasheet" if available) Caliber: .45 Colt. For example, the .45 Colt with a 255-grain bullet at 860 fps (Winchester) generates 419 ft-lbs, while the .44 Magnum with a 240-grain bullet at 1,180 fps (Remington) generates 741 ft-lbs. I load 7.5gr of HP38 in Starline brass and crimp in the crimp groove of each of these bullets. Your load at 6.0 gr Unique is dangerously unsafe. By the standards of the day when it arrived in 1873, and even to this day, the 45 Colt was and is a powerful cartridge. Before I discuss handloads for the 45 Colt, we have to acknowledge there exists such a wide range of revolvers accepting the 45 Colt that great care must be used in assembling loads and choosing which guns will safely accept them. 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I use my Winchester and Marlin Trappers for relatively close-range shooting. (I) Giveaway ends April 30, 2023. When tactical lights first came out, we all thought the 50 lumens they offered was astounding and could never get better. A Modern rifle should handle these loads equally as well, such as the Winchester Model 94. Deployed military should use stateside address. barrel differ from a 4 4/5 revolver by In my opinion, throats that measure .452 inch are generally ideal with a variety of bullets. Cast bullets can be sized to .455 inch (assuming the mould casts bullets large enough), which again helps to reduce bullet tilting in the throat. Indiana Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: Although far from perfect, the old Taylor Knock Out (TKO) formula, which is caliber x bullet weight x velocity 7,000, is far more accurate. You can certainly use the Jacketed bullets fine, but dont look for incredible speeds. Most of the accompanying handloads are within industry overall length guidelines at 1.600 inches or less; however, a few loads exceed that length (including Hornadys FTX factory load). I have found 5.0 grains of Clays under a 250-grain bullet delivers a very pleasant-shooting load at 725 fps and will group all its shots in 0.63 inch at 20 yards. Most are either .451 (jacketed) or .452 (lead) and Sierra even makes jacketed bullets for the Colt SAA that are .4515 splitting the difference. Two other powders for standard loads include W231 and HP-38. SAAMI pressures for STANDARD .45 Colt is 14,000 PSI MAXIMUM, but for Ruger Blackhawk and T/C, levels in the 20,000 to 25,000 range are considered more the norm. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. The older was slower Fast-burning in pistol calibers. Not interchangeable. Elmer Keith was way ahead of his time in developing everyday working and hunting loads. They are my choice for everyday use and also for hunting larger, tougher game. I soon developed an appreciation for reliable performance on game using. The Colt Single Action Army, Colt New Frontier, Ruger New Model Flat-Top, Ruger New Vaquero, and Smith & Wesson Model 25/625 are all very close strength-wise. within an inch or 2 of each other at 50 yards. References: Accurate Arms Co. 1996 Reloading booklet Alliant Powder Co. Reloaders Guide (1995) Hodgdons Basic Reloaders Manual (1996) Speer Reloading Manual, #12 Winchester Reloading Components Manual, 14th edition Lyman Piston & Revolver Reloading Handbook, 2nd edition. like original Colts. 9, #5744, #2230, and #2460 are products of Accurate Arms Company. It's like shooting a .38 special in a gun chambered for .357 magnum. ok 45 long colt lovers,,ring out ,lets hear from you,,the more the merry. There were no 45 Colt heavyweight bullets available at the time, so we sized down 300-grain 45-70 bullets in several stages, going from around 0.460 inch to 0.452 inch. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. Keith bullet, the Lee 452-255-rf 250gr bullet and the RCBS 45-270-SAA for .45 Colt. Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, State Agency: The original .45 Colt bullet profile is known as a truncated cone or round nosed flat point (RNFP). After all the work and expense, it turned out to be a somewhat mediocre performer. If reliable expansion is desired, consider 230-grain JHP bullets designed for the .45 ACP or the Hornady 225-grain FTX, which can be pushed close to 1,000 fps while staying within pressure guidelines. Everyone who has a Ruger Blackhawk or Freedom Arms single-action revolver realizes the roots of these modern guns go back to the Colt Single Action Army. Jacketed bullets are also more difficult to push down the bore and therefore produce less velocity than a cast bullet of equal weight. The original conical bullet found in black powder 45 Colt loads from the 1870s is very close to the Lyman #454190 and the RCBS #45-255 FN. Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, State Agency: However, there are two problems associated with it: case capacity and cylinder throat diameters. Box 488, Escondido, CA 92033. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. In actual weight, Pyrodex is lighter than black powder, being about 80 percent of the weight of black powder. Use 10% UNDER any values you see here for N-100. If cast soft enough they can also slug up to create a gas seal, which helps reduce fusion and barrel leading. Then comes the Freedom Arms Model 97, the original Ruger Vaquero, Ruger Blackhawk, Ruger Redhawk, and the Ruger Super Redhawk. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. patterned after the one worn by Theodore Roosevelt. It is becoming more popular with the Cowboy Action Shooting since it is a mild load and can be shot in the guns chambered for the .45 Colt. Addeddate 2019-02-26 16:21:01 Identifier This was achieved with 40 grains of black powder. These Lyman loads are conservative made for older guns. I can not find any reliable load data for Blue Dot with cast bullets. Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: for Ruger Blackhawk and T/C, levels in the 20,000 to 25,000 range are Universal is an excellent powder for the 45 Colt with 8.0 grains under a 250-grain bullet duplicating the old black powder load. Facing off in a handgun challenge featuring the smallest professional-grade enclosed red dot sight on the market, Eric and Tom put the Acro P-2 to the distance test by doing a walk-back challenge. My connection with Lyman goes back more than 50 years when I loaded my first ammunition using the No. Be very careful using the loads for Ruger and T/C (Thompson Contender) as these are maximum loads, even for these strong guns. For something with more thump, it would be wise to find some published load data and buy some bullets that match that data. On paper, the 357 Magnum was the first cartridge to exceed the 45 Colts muzzle energy, but many knowledgeable sixgunners, Elmer Keith included, believed the 45 Colt actually offered more practical power than the First Magnum. Today, it remains one of our most popular sixgun cartridges. El Hombre Sin Nombre Members 6.3k Gender:Male Location:Oakland, CA SASS# 101096 Richmond Roughriders, Coyote Valley Cowboys, Faultine Shootist Society,Two Rivers Posse, River City Regulators Posted February 18, 2017 rifling. Subscriber Services. Reference to Powder UP and Powder DOWN is to actually shake the gun in an up or down position before firing each round and gently bring the gun to the horizontal and shooting. During my early teenage years I acquired a beautiful pre-World War II Colt SAA .45 that was customized by one of the masters during the 1920s. There were no 45 Colt heavyweight bullets available at the time, so we sized down 300-grain 45-70 bullets in several stages, going from around 0.460 inch to 0.452 inch. Michigan Deptartment of Natural Resources, State Agency: Contest void where prohibited by law. About 1200+ fps in the 7.5 SBH, 1150fps out of the 4" Redhawk. Heavy loads that are safe for use in the Ruger Redhawk would destroy a fine Colt SAA. Stay tuned. Contest open to U.S. residents only. Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection, State Agency: Reloading data is available as low as 99 per cartridge or as a subscription for $19.99. The 45 Colt rim is smaller than the rim on a 45 Auto Rim. I clocked 9.2, 9.5 and 10 grains. Dropping down to 30 grains results in an easier-shooting 835 fps and a group of 1.13 inches. It is a good choice for self-defense, long-range shooting, hunting everything on four legs, and just plain fun shooting. Eric Poole and Tom Beckstrand test the Aimpoint Acro P-2 against one of red dot sights' biggest myths: distance. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. However, Dick Casull started with the 45 Colt single action and the weak 45 Colt case to come up with his cartridge, which eventually became the 454 Casull. considered more the norm. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. The .45 Colt was developed in 1872 and first chambered for the Colt Single Action Army revolver in 1873. check out the. We are blessed to have many excellent cartridges and sixguns available to us, but it would be hard to find any cartridge that is as versatile as the old 45 Colt. Because case capacity is large, trying to produce lighter loads with slow-burning powders can give very poor results. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Lyman now offers it as #452424, and it is a 255-grain bulletor thereabouts, depending upon the alloy used. The other problem, that of cylinder throat diameters, centers around the fact that they vary considerably. Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. However, a tight-chambered 45 Colt cylinder may require tolerances offered by a 454 Casull full-length sizing die. and how they grouped at ther yrds. Lyman 49 says reloader 7 has been a long time favorite for .45-70. Checked and verified, page 285, 4th Ed.Lyman cast bullet handbook. Lyman now offers it as #452424, and it is a 255-grain bulletor thereabouts, depending upon the alloy used. My brass of choice is Starlines excellent 45 Colt brass with CCI 300 Large Pistol primers for all powders, except I switch to CCI 350 Magnum Pistol primers with IMR 4227, H110, W296, and all black powder and black powder substitutes. My maine load is the Lyman 454190 cast of ww + 2% tin. Rhode Island Department of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: The larger diameter ring that sizes the lower half of the case provides longer case life and eliminates the typical swaged bulge just ahead of the solid head. My loading dies are from Lee, Lyman, and RCBS, and all of them give excellent service. 310 Tong Tool. However, my first test with OLD Nitro 100 were very light, too light. However, it cannot be approached the same as smokeless. REDUCE RIFLE AND HANDGUN CHARGE WEIGHTS BY 10% TO ESTABLISH A STARTING LOAD. Sam Colt became a millionaire producing percussion revolvers. Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: However, a tight-chambered 45 Colt cylinder may require tolerances offered by a 454 Casull full-length sizing die. I soon added single-cavity molds for the .45 Colt and .38 Special. His #452490GC was originally made for the 45 Auto Rim cartridge for use in the Smith & Wesson 1950 Target revolver, but I also use the Thompson design, which weighs around 255 grains, for heavy-duty loads approaching the energy of the 44 Magnum in the Ruger Blackhawk. This lets it feed in many cowboy-action guns and use common 45 ACP load data. Marlins from the era have Micro-Groove rifling which may or may not work with cast bullets. Missouri Deptartment of Conservation, State Agency: (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. My most used powders for these loads are #2400, #9, #4227 and H110. During Lyman's long history in the manufacture of uality reloading euipment, the most freuent uestion we received from our customers was when is Lyman I didnt realize how many different powders from Hodgdon I use in loading the 45 Colt until I began putting this article together. USE THIS DATA WITH ALLIANT BRAND POWDERS ONLY. Heavy loads that are safe for use in the Ruger Redhawk would destroy a fine Colt SAA. What the John Wick is 9mm Major, Anyway. Moving up to the second level, loads at around 1,000 fps with the same-weight bullet are used in the Colt New Frontier, Smith & Wesson Model 25/625, Ruger Flat-Top New Model, and the Ruger New Vaquero. Most of these are custom, tuned and have accounted for several head of big game. Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, State Agency: Cartridge Filter By Bullet Weight Powder Type Recipes The Colt SAA .45 Colt with a 4.75-inch barrel ranks as one of Brians favorite handgun configurations. top notch work!! * which is just a little over maximum Colt loads (but mild for Ruger) shot an average of 880.2 fps pointing up and 708.0 fps pointing down, but the spread between shots was 146 fps and 235 fps respectively. Powders include We are currently populating the cartridge drop-down menu with updated cartridge renderings, new propellants and bullets, and links to complimentary product pages. The original loading was a bullet of approximately 255 grains with a muzzle velocity of somewhere around 850 to 900 fps. I use the same industry measurement as the .45 ACP .470 inch. In guns with .452-inch throats, the Magma designed 250-grain RNFP offered by most commercial cast bullet companies (Oregon Trail used here) can be surprisingly accurate. John makes up dummy loads using available cast bullets to make Nevada Department of Wildlife, State Agency: But keep in mind, both Lyman and Alliant publish only standard pressure loads for the 45 Colt. The performance level is pretty close to the original Black Powder load but far more effective due to the bullet I use. now im looking for top performance load data to ass to my load data book for this caliber. Energy in foot-pounds (ft-lbs) is not a good method to measure a straight-walled cartridges effectiveness, particularly when using nonexpanding bullets. Quality 300-grain jacketed bullets are also offered by all three of these manufacturers. I normally stay under 900 fps with a 250-grain bullet in Colt Single Action Army revolvers and its replicas. It should be crimped over the ogive and seated to an overall cartridge length of around 1.575 inches, which helps reduce case capacity and results in lower extreme spreads with powders that tend to be position sensitive. Any time I have a 45 Colt that doesnt shoot the way I think it should, I dont give up until I try this load of IMR 4227 with Keiths bullet. Elmer Keith was way ahead of his time in developing everyday working and hunting loads. It also is a most versatile powder as it can be used for standard loads for the Colt SAA and heavy loads for the Blackhawk. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. A roll crimp is generally preferred and should be applied as heavily as the bullets crimp groove or cannelure will permit. Dropping down to 30 grains results in an easier-shooting 835 fps and a group of 1.13 inches. At 1,400 fps it is an excellent hunting bullet. (NOTE: Sections marked Ruger Only are not for the New Model Blackhawk Flat-Tops or the New Vaquero!) The other problem, that of cylinder throat diameters, centers around the fact that they vary considerably. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. It follows Keiths original idea of three equally sized driving bands, one forming the base, the middle one serving as the top of the grease groove, and the front driving band helping true up the bullet in the cylinder and is located above a generous crimping groove. Western Powders (Accurate and Ramshot) are about the only ones publishing higher pressure 45 Colt cast bullet data. The company also distributes IMR and Winchester powders as well as Goex black powder. Unique and Universal still dont fill the case up as much as a yet slower powder (like No.9, AA5724, H-110/W296, AA5744, and Alliant 2400). It basically started in the early 1870s as a round-nosed bullet given a slight flattened nose. I also have been having good luck lately with 10.0 grains of HS-6 and 250- to 260-grain bullets, which duplicates the performance of the early black powder loads. youd need for most critters in the lower 48. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, GOM April 2023, P.O. My loading dies are from Lee, Lyman, and RCBS, and all of them give excellent service. Purchase A PDF Download Of The GUNS Magazine February 2021 Issue Now! In fact, an axiom with me is, When all else fails, try IMR 4227 before giving up. Years ago, after tiring of oversized 45 Colt chambers in Colt Single Action Army revolvers and New Frontiers, I started with a 357 Magnum New Frontier, had the cylinder rechambered properly and tightly to 45 Colt, and then had a new 4.75-inch Colt New Frontier barrel fitted. Not only do the Hodgdon folks offer excellent powders, but also they are simply some of the nicest folks in the industry. of blackpowder, the .44-40 . I have found 5.0 grains of Clays under a 250-grain bullet delivers a very pleasant-shooting load at 725 fps and will group all its shots in 0.63 inch at 20 yards. Taurus Marketing Manager Caleb Giddings highlights the features of the new Taurus Raging Hunter 460 Magnum, a purpose-built revolver with a 10.5-inch barrel and an effective recoil-taming brake, with Guns & Ammo Executive Editor Joe Kurtenbach. Treat it like one. The only 456 bullet I am aware of is a conical made for Ruger Old Armys, so Lyman saying that is the right bullet for 45 Colt makes no sense. The Hornady 225-grain FTX bullet should be loaded in cases trimmed shorter than the industry standard of 1.215 inches. The vast majority of my 45 Colt handloads over the last 60 years, however, has been put together with cast bullets. They do provide identical results of muzzle velocities and pressures using the same charge weights, and I use them interchangeably. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Both of these are plainbased Keith-style bullets, and their numbers are #310.451 and #325.454, with the first three digits giving the approximate bullet weight. The new 9mm suppressor can mount easily to any pistol barrel threaded x28 inches and doesn't compromise on sound suppression, gas blowback or recoil. Actually, we can divide 45 Colt sixguns into several reloading levels, and I have moderated these somewhat over the past several years, with the first two levels being very close together. Do Pistols Benefit From Popular Aftermarket Modifications? Beginning in the early 1980s both Winchester and Marlin began offering .45 Colt leverguns. 53 pg. | Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. Using a 250-grain cast bullet, 37.5 grains by volume of Pyrodex P results in a very potent 987 fps and a five-shot, 50-foot group of 0.88 inch in my revolver. Both of these are plainbased Keith-style bullets, and their numbers are #310.451 and #325.454, with the first three digits giving the approximate bullet weight. The vast majority of my 45 Colt handloads over the last 60 years, however, has been put together with cast bullets. Here you will find load data for some of the most recent cartridges on the market, with more being added each week. When the Marlin and Winchester Trappers first arrived in the early 80s, the #1 45 Colt bullet was still Elmer Keiths #454424 weighing about 260 grains from my alloy. Failure to do so could result in severe personal injury (or death) and/or property damage. Everything really starts with our Vision, which is:To be the best-run business in America, and the most successful, most respected business in our industry, for the benefit of our Customers. This is a pretty bold Vision, but its absolutely real. It was outfitted with adjustable sights, a 5.5-inch barrel, one-piece checkered walnut stocks and was timed precisely with an outstanding trigger pull. A check of Hodgdons loading manuals shows these two powders using the same charge weight produce the same velocities and pressures. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (when required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. The 45 Colt brass was up to the task. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. California Department of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: The powder that has the lowest velocities are produced by Trailboss which also has the advantage of filling up the 45LC case. I didnt realize how many different powders from Hodgdon I use in loading the 45 Colt until I began putting this article together. This brings us to powders, and I use a lot of Hodgdon powders. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, Altor Pistols, P.O. South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks, State Agency: Pyrodex P is the equivalent of Triple-F or FFFg black powder. After that date bore diameters were reduced to .451-.452 inch, the same as the .45 Auto. I can only assume the above statement of bore diameter was intended to indicate groove, diameter. When using bullets designed for the .45 ACP that dont have a crimp cannelure, a taper crimp applied after bullets are seated to the correct overall length is the best option. I have been pleasantly surprised by the Marlin Trapper. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. Survival, Banned, Training, Load, reloading, powder Collection folkscanomy_defense; folkscanomy; additional_collections Language English. Copyright. In 1935 we entered the Magnum Sixgun Era with the arrival of the 357 Magnum; however, long before that we had the 45 Colt. Then comes the Freedom Arms Model 97, the original Ruger Vaquero, Ruger Blackhawk, Ruger Redhawk, and the Ruger Super Redhawk. SCCY DVG-1 Sub-Compact Striker-Fired Pistol: Full Review, Buyer Beware: Buying 'Bargain' Guns Can Be Risky. The smaller case-capacity means better performance with light loads, which is why I am interested in it. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. I would conclude this powder is much more consistent in speeds than others that I have tried in the .45 Colt. bullet type,style,powder ,amount,col.,primeres,and if possable fps. John with the Winchester Trapper in .45 Colt; the neckerchief is New Mexico Department of Game & Fish, State Agency: The Oregon Trail 250-grain RNFP bullet should be seated with an overall cartridge length of 1.570 to 1.580 inches, depending on case length. We are blessed to have many excellent cartridges and sixguns available to us, but it would be hard to find any cartridge that is as versatile as the old 45 Colt. When he died in 1862, the company was dedicated to producing the same percussion revolvers. For example with the 4-5/8" Ruger Blackhawk, I use the NEI 310-grain Keith bullet over 21.0 grains of WW296 or H110 for 1,125 fps in the sixgun and 1,445 fps from the Trapper Barrel. Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources, State Agency: Keiths #454424 was an excellent bullet, but it has been improved by Dave Scovill and is offered by RCBS as #45-270SAA. With the 45 Colt, IMR 4227 is almost magical in being able to provide excellent accuracy when other powders will not. In preparation for this article, I pulled from my personal collection a Colt SAA with serial number 16xxx (1875) that slugged an average groove diameter of .450 inch. ), RCBS #450255KT (258 gr. Their 10mm Devastator (Lyman #401638 HP) has a listed weight of 155 grains, and is a HP version of their very accurate 175 grain TC design. By the standards of the day when it arrived in 1873, and even to this day, the 45 Colt was and is a powerful cartridge. Members 4.5k Gender:Male Location:Dolores, Colorado Interests:All types of shooting, hunting, fishing, camping. so when i find my gun,,i can get busy asap with this . Joe Kurtenbach, Executive Editor of Gun & Ammo, and John Myles from Smith & Wesson discuss features of the Equalizer 9mm micro-compact pistol and new-for-2023 M&P 5.7. Clays, Universal, HP38, HS6, HS7 and H4895 are products of Hodgdon Powders. Deployed military should use stateside address. I chose the Herco powder to utilize as much case capacity as possible. and while they do not have the slick action of the slightly smaller Model 1892, they are fast handling and come up to the shoulder quickly. Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. The original conical bullet found in black powder 45 Colt loads from the 1870s is very close to the Lyman #454190 and the RCBS #45-255 FN. 11; firearms used: Universal Receiver & Ruger Blackhawk; barrel length: 7 1/2"; twist: 1-16"; groove dia. His 45 Colt bullet was #454424 and was available for decades from Lyman. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. Ben Voss FN Product Manager talks about the new FN SCAR 15P ultra-compact rifle-caliber pistol at SHOT Show 2023. I have been surprised by the fact the Marlin feeds Keith-style bullets perfectly. The Freedom Arms Model 97 also is in this group. Maryland Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: - 9.4 grains Unique Lyman 452460 , 200 gr. Elmer Keiths custom Colt single action was used to develop his heavy 44 Special loads in the late 1920s, and for a long time the 45 Colt cartridge was accused of being weak.