trail boss powder load data 45 colt

I'm a big fan of IMR4227 in mine. 843 (Actual in 7 1/2" bbl revolver) Bullseye 6.0 gr. 1,191 start 250 grain Hornady XTP (.452)(Hot, Ruger, Contender only -not old Colts) 840 minimum 749 FPS minimum Reference to Powder UP and ----------------------------------------- 625 Hi=673, Lo=594, ES=80 (too slow)(old formulation) 1,050 (MAXIMUM) Hope you enjoy. 804 If you have an older can of Scot Nitro 100 or Accurate Nitro 100, please note, it is NOT the same as the "New Formulation" at Western Powders. 5 10.9 gr. LOAD This brings us to powders, and I use a lot of Hodgdon powders. The company also distributes IMR and Winchester powders as well as Goex black powder. 1197 FPS MAXIMUM 634 Hi=665, Lo=619, ES=26 (too slow) 730 (mild)(AA now says 813 fps) Lead Free Bullet Data. you want those speeds and power, buy a .44 magnum. AA No. (See note on NEW Nitro 100 powder at bottom of page) Dropping down to 30 grains results in an easier-shooting 835 fps and a group of 1.13 inches. 230 grain RN Plated lead (full copper plating) 1,050 (MAXIMUM) 1,191 start 716 (very mild, caution, some bullets Contender) as these are maximum loads, even for these strong AA N100 6.2 gr. My powders of choice are Clays, HP-38, HS-6, Universal, Trail Boss, H110, IMR 4227, W296, and W231. and FMJ-RN bullet. 904 Maximum for regular Colt. 762 Loads in this listing are reduced from full power but still offer mid-range performance. Nitro 100 use 6.1 to 6.8 for normal Colt 45 loads (old formulation 706 (IMR minimum load) 995 FPS 5 10.4 gr. Note that the "Ruger New Vaquero" uses a smaller frame and cylinder 685 (IMR start load) Trail Boss 6.5 gr. 5 10.4 gr. IMR PB 6.5 gr. AA N100 6.9 gr. 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. *** 1007 MAX+ (Actual in 7 1/2" bbl 255 gr. Universal 6.5 gr. True Blue 7.5 gr. AA5744 17.0 gr. * 1,150* 946 (Actual in Rossi 45 Carbine) 260 grain JSP Speer True Blue 10.5 gr. Universal is an excellent powder for the 45 Colt with 8.0 grains under a 250-grain bullet duplicating the old black powder load. Titegroup 6.5 gr. I have been told as of 2011 that the NEW and current N-100 is faster burning in pistol calibers than the old. Universal 6.5 gr. Clays 5.4 gr. Unique 7.0 gr. 1,226 max Clays 5.0 gr. 1,198 max All Freedom Arms cylinders are held to very tight tolerances and whether using 45 Colt or 454 Casull brass, I size with a special 454 die. In the large .45 case, a large difference has been noted AA No.9* 15.2 gr. 725# Trail Boss 7.0 gr. 767 Max 685 (IMR start load) 870 Loads for .45 Colt: [See page on powder location in case affecting FPS elsewhere on pages] (Note: ... LOAD Cowboy loads below: Trail Boss 5.5 gr. 727 (Actual in 7 1/2" bbl revolver) 231 7.0 gr. Clays 4.8 gr. 727 (Actual in 7 1/2" bbl revolver) Trail Boss 5.5 gr. 4.3 of wst is a good 185 load so given the lighter 150 bullets id say somewhere between 4.6-4.9 would be about right. 980 max HP38 5.8 gr. 872 (in 7 1/2" bbl revolver)(ES=38 fps) AA5744 17.0 gr. Manual (1996) - - Speer Reloading Manual, #12 - - Winchester Unique 9.5 gr. AA N100 6.9 gr. type of bullet, seating depth, primer type and other factors, [See page on powder location in case affecting FPS 891 MAX in one manual 865 near max 884 max - OK for all guns. it's designed to take up a lot more room. Clays 5.4 gr. All Guns and Ammo subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. 917 minimum sets maximum standards for cartridges; this standard must be set at a level safely usable in the weakest common denominator. 824 MAX. 759 Hi=790, Lo=734, ES=56 ----------------------------------------- They do provide identical results of muzzle velocities and pressures using the same charge weights, and I use them interchangeably. ***1,080)* (10.6 to 11.8 MAX/MAX is good range) 231 8.3 gr. Powder DOWN is to actually shake the gun in an up or down position 731 minimum 698 1,171 fps(* Plus P) Sr. 725# (NOTE: Sections marked “Ruger Only” are not for the New Model Blackhawk Flat-Tops or the New Vaquero!) hot) RNFP) hot) 889 start 2 5.9 gr. 713 minimum Unique 6.4 gr. The 45 Colt cartridge was originally loaded with black powder. 606 (IMR start load) IMR4227 19.0 gr. Silhouette 6.2 gr. (Cowboy Load)(RNFP) # my actual in 4 5/8" bbl revolver 907 minimum Be very careful using the loads for Ruger and T/C (Thompson ----------------------------------------- ZIP 6.1 gr. 932 minimum AA No. I would have been satisfied if the Tech Sights only benefit making quick work of sight... Jeremy Stafford traveled to Gunsite Academy to compare the speed of stock sights against express, three-dot, suppressor-height and red dot sights. 982 Hi=1016 Lo=900 ES=116 (Hi=783.1 Lo=760.3 Spread=22.8 fps) Sam Colt became a millionaire producing percussion revolvers. 2400* 16.0 gr. 759 Hi=790, Lo=734, ES=56 Unique 8.5 gr. ----------------------------------------- This lets it feed in many cowboy-action guns and use common 45 ACP load data. ----------------------------------------- * 1,000* down, but the spread between shots was 146 fps and 235 fps 742 Cowboy mild 975 FPS MAXIMUM RUGER AND CONTENDER ONLY No. Clays 4.6 gr. 231 7.0 gr. 5 12.1 gr. These two bullets in a custom five-shot Blackhawk or Freedom Arms Model 83 five-shooter can be driven to 1,450 fps with W296 or H110. 5* 11.5 gr. Unique and Universal still don't fill the case AA No. * 1,000* Silhouette 9.5 gr. 690 Nitro 100 6.5 gr. ZIP 7.8 gr. guns. Unique 9.0 gr. 865 Maximum Using bullets from Cast Lead Round Nose Flat Point. 722 (mild in 4 5/8" bbl) 785 cowboy mild 700 (MAX) HP38 5.8 gr. 2400* 16.2 gr. --- Lil'Gun 25.5 gr. Trail Boss 7.3 gr. This was achieved with 40 grains of black powder. ----------------------------------------- (Cowboy Load)(RNFP) 1,045 max I have found HS-6, Universal, and W231 powders work very well for standard loads, while IMR 4227 bulks up nicely in 45 Colt brass. A bullet with a 9 14.0 gr. I have fired .45 Colt loads with a 165-grain bullet at 650 â¦ 5 12.1 gr. SAAMI pressures for STANDARD .45 Colt is 14,000 PSI MAXIMUM, but Due to different barrel lengths, This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. 777 minimum Reduced Recoil Shot Shell Loads. 1,108 max 838 (mild) Hi=883 Lo=784 ES=99 AA No. *Blackhorn 206 24.4 gr. up as much as a yet slower powder (like No.9, AA5724, H-110/W296, AA5744, and 725 880=Powder Up (708=Powder Down)5" bbl. The older was slower Fast-burning in pistol calibers. Universal 9.2 gr. Trail Boss 4.5 gr. Discussion: The old Western Style COLT normally uses My loading dies are from Lee, Lyman, and RCBS, and all of them give excellent service. When he died in 1862, the company was dedicated to producing the same percussion revolvers. a typical 1 pound powder can holds 9 ounces of Trail Bossâ¦ 1,044 max - Ruger only Trail Boss 6.5 gr. With my alloys this bullet runs around 280 to 285 grains while at the same time having a slightly shorter nose than the original Keith design so it fits in all Colt cylinders. ----------------------------------------- Bullet sizes vary from .450" for jacketed to .454" for some lead in diameter. 865 Maximum HP38 5.8 gr. Cowboy loads below: Quality 300-grain jacketed bullets are also offered by all three of these manufacturers. (back off 15% to start these loads) 2400* 16.2 gr. Unique 8.5 gr. 1,018 (IMR Max load) 1,410 max A favorite pastime of many dedicated sixgunners is sitting around a campfire arguing the merits of their particular choice of caliber. 5 11.8 gr. 791 FPS minimum Titegroup 7.0 gr. Click "Get Data" to view results. AA No.7* 13.0 gr. Powder Burn Rates. 888 start * 970* 634 Hi=665, Lo=619, ES=26 (too slow) 9oz = 3937 grains. If With the 45 Colt, IMR 4227 is almost magical in being able to provide excellent accuracy when other powders will not. I would conclude this powder is much more consistent 225 grain LRN, FP or SWC (Lead Round Nose) Zip 5.8 gr. 928 Hi=958 Lo=902 ES=56 1,002 Maximum Clays 5.1 gr. Reloading Components Manual, 14th edition - - Lyman Piston & 652 start 776 Trail Boss 5.5 gr. True Blue 7.7 gr. Green Dot is also good with the same bullet. Clays 5.9 gr. Universal 7.8 gr. 836 fps (powder pointing UP) ZIP 5.5 gr. 811 max 744 and Sierra even Titegroup 6.5 gr. 734 (Actual in 7 1/2" bbl revolver) 7* 14.5 gr. 825 945 max - ok for all guns Trail Boss was manufactured to be a BULK powder to fill the cases of black powder cartridges like the 45 Colt and 44-40 cartridges. It is just a guide and the reason you should start under these charges and work up. 5 9.1 gr. Unique 7.8 gr. 753 860 700 712 My brass of choice is Starline’s 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. 5 11.0 gr. 946 Cowboy Max load ## AA N100 5.5 gr. 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. AA No. 804 Nitro 100 5.8 gr. ----------------------------------------- 936 Hi=963 Lo=897 ES=66 (med. WAP 8.6 gr. 833 Hi=873, Lo=783, ES=90 (old formulation) All Rights Reserved. .45 Colt - Manufacturer ... 100 NF Accurate No. Trail Boss 5.8 gr. 762 minimum No. AA No. As an example, the .45 Colt with a 250-grain bullet at 800 fps will kick more than a .38 Special with a 158-grain bullet at 800 fps. Unique 8.0 gr. 883 start 1,035 Trail Boss 6.5 gr. 733 260 grain FMJ or JHP (Experiment with A5744 powder) H110* 21.8 gr. Instead of being overly large, Rugers have been way too tight, with some measuring around 0.449 inch, but now Ruger is cutting all cylinder throats at 0.451 to 0.452 inch. HS6 13.6 gr. AA No. I normally stay under 900 fps with a 250-grain bullet in Colt Single Action Army revolvers and its replicas. 734 minimum N32C Tin Star 9.6 gr. AA No. 698 HP38 7.3 gr. 5* 11.5 gr. When loaded in the Colt Single Action Army at around 850 fps, it is a most powerful everyday working load. ### my actual in 20" rifle barrel ***1,180)* (15.8 to 17.6 MAX is good range) ----------------------------------------- The first is titled âH4895 Reduced Rifle Loads.â H4895 has proven to be a versatile powder that performs superbly at lower powder charges. * 995* ----------------------------------------- WAP 8.6 gr. HP38 6.0 gr. In the 45 Colt, I cast 3 or 4 different bullets but they all go over a full charge of black powder and again, give complete penetration on game animals, mostly the Ohio Whitetailed deer. * 1,150* AA5744 is most consistent powder I have found, point up or down in case before firing. 708##(lo-649/hi-762) * Blackhorn 209 is a black powder substitute with smokeless Trail Boss represents a major breakthrough in assembling reduced loads because it does away with the necessity for using a filler between the reduced powder charge and the base of the bullet. 817 cowboy MAX AA #9 14.1 gr. 742 Cowboy mild ----------------------------------------- Bullseye is a bit fast for this big cartridge and Alliant 2400). * Blackhorn 209 is a black powder substitute with smokeless Zip 5.8 gr. H110* 21.8 gr. The 45 Colt brass was up to the task. *** 992 MAX+ (Actual in 7 1/2" bbl revolver) So both the up and down "Man those are fun to shoot, load me up â¦ Titegroup 9.5 gr. Titegroup 7.0 gr. noted. Trail Boss is based on new technology that allows very-high loading density, good flow through powder measures, stability in severe temperature variation, and, most â¦ ZIP 7.5 gr. The Freedom Arms Model 97 also is in this group. H4227* 19.0 gr. Unique 10.8 gr. Competition 5.5 gr. 811 max At 3 grains min / 5 grains max, even the 9oz containers should reload quite a few. 839 (mild) 883 start the powder looks different. in speeds. HP38 7.5 gr. 2400 14.9 gr. Pyrodex is cleaner burning than black powder and results in less fouling of the barrel. Universal 6.5 gr. 995 FPS They often equal or surpass the accuracy from my carefully tailored hand-cast bullets. 5 makes a nice cowboy load around 9 grains) elsewhere on pages] 860 ZIP 5.5 gr. 935 (IMR Max load) ----------------------------------------- For many decades reloaders have been arguing over whether or not H110 and W296 were identical. The 5.5 was fine in the Vaquero and the 5.8s worked well in the Rossi R92 carbine. Unique 7.5 gr. *** 1024 MAX+ (Actual in 7 1/2" bbl 250 gr. 5 8.5 gr. Universal 7.8 gr. 805 It has never failed me. (No. 606 (IMR start load) Universal 9.2 gr. like qualities. Some people have tried to Nitro 100 use 6.0 to 6.7 grains of OLD formula 9 13.6 gr. 830 Trail Boss 6.4 gr. 1020 Maximum AA N100 6.0 gr. True Blue 6.8 gr. H4227* 20.0 gr. 1,195 max 947 812 Hi=898, Lo=707, ES=191 8.5" bbl 2400 13.2 gr. ----------------------------------------- 596 Hi=649, Lo=564, ES=85 (too slow) can stick in barrel- this is below MINIMUM.) ZIP 5.5 gr. 760 Hi=766, Lo=750, ES=16 closer. 231 7.0 gr. No. 200 grain LRN or SWC (Lead Round Nose) AA No. HP38 5.8 gr. Nitro 100 use 4.9 to 5.5 grains (old formulation respectively. 916 RUGER AND CONTENDER ONLY Unique 9.5 gr. Universal 9.3 gr. RNFP) Universal 9.5 gr. 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. IMR PB 6.5 gr. For example, No. makes jacketed bullets for the Colt SAA that are .4515" splitting the difference. of TB runs right at 800fps and is a "one hander". HP38 7.1 gr. ----------------------------------------- (Hi=809.2 Lo=792.6 Spread=16.6 fps) ZIP 4.7 gr. For several years Smith & Wesson cut throats at 0.455 inch or even larger, but now they seem to be running at a more proper 0.451 to 0.452 inch. (Experiment with A5744 powder) HS6 13.5 gr. 735 886 MAX copper gas check or copper plating is best for INDOOR ranges to keep lead vapors out of the air. 766 ( mild cowboy) JHP= Jacketed Hollow Point and if GC indicated, means Gas Check at AA5744 16.0 gr. CAUTION!! Clays 5.9 gr. ----------------------------------------- 706 (IMR minimum load) Unique 7.5 gr. True Blue 6.8 gr. 802 (IMR max load) 2400* 16.0 gr. Clays 4.2 gr. .45 Colt (Hodgdon Pistol Data) reloading data with 230 loads. 762 h4895 Reduced Rifle Load. Lil'Gun 19.5 gr. IMR4227 18.7 gr. * For Ruger and T/C ONLY ! True Blue 10.0 gr. Universal 9.5 gr. 1016 Maximum positions were closer in speeds and the spreads were noticeably 5 9.4 gr. -------------------Ruger Blackhawk, T/C only--------------------- 734 minimum 7 Accurate No. For loading black powder 45 Colt loads, I use Goex as well as Pyrodex and Triple Seven. When time is a problem, actually when sometimes my own energy is the problem, I look to Oregon Trail Bullets. Because case capacity is large, trying to produce lighter loads with slow-burning powders can give very poor results. (No. 818 (IMR minimum load) 719 (very mild) Trail Boss 7.3 gr. 185 grain JHP Sierra shot an average of 880.2 fps pointing up and 708.0 fps pointing 914 .45 Colt (IMR Handgun Trail Boss Data) reloading data with 12 loads. HP38 6.5 gr. Nitro 100 use 4.7 to 5.3 grains for 800-875 fps (old formulation) 771 fps (powder pointing DOWN) Universal 8.8 gr. AA No. Bullseye 5.0 gr. 727 (IMR max load) 1,050 (MAXIMUM) 1083 Maximum CAUTION!! Bullseye, Unique and 2400 are products of Alliant (formerly Hercules) Powders. 890 Hi=912, Lo=858, ES=55 (good load) IMR 4227* 18.0 gr. True Blue 8.5 gr. 744 Lyman now offers it as #452424, and it is a 255-grain bullet—or thereabouts, depending upon the alloy used. 230 grain Round Nose LEAD (also see 225 gr. Our enthrallment with this fire-breathing cartridge occurred about 40 years ago, and while the... You might be surprised how many Americans (even gun owners) think machine guns are illegal. 926 FPS The 45 Colt rim is smaller than the rim on a 45 Auto Rim. 1197 FPS MAXIMUM Clays 5.0 gr. 2 5.9 gr. Universal 8.8 gr. 922 start 5 10.5 gr. New (2005) Trail Boss is very bulky and very consistent. 7 14.6 gr. True Blue 9.3 gr. The people asked and Trijicon answered. H-4227 20.0 gr. AA No. IMR4227 16.5 gr. 9 15.5 gr. Powders include IMR * ONLY for Ruger and T/C guns. 800 SWC) (being copper plated, I should have loaded this bullet much hotter in some above) 941 FPS MAXIMUM Titegroup 7.0 gr. 850 start Bullseye 5.0 gr. Unique* 10.0 gr. 628 Hi=677, Lo=594, ES=8.3 (too slow, but good spread) No. 802 (Powder DOWN - see note) 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. Author Topic: trail boss powder loads (Read 8953 times) bigted. CAUTION!! 800 Hi=910 Lo=813 ES 190 ----------------------------------------- 9 15.5 gr. 733 HP38 7.1 gr. Nitro 100 5.5 gr. over normal MAXIMUM Bullseye 6.0 gr. Unique 7.5 gr. 9 14.3 gr. Titegroup 9.5 gr. HS6 13.6 gr. -----------------------------------------. Treat it like one. Trail Boss has become my favorite powder for "fun" shooting in 45 colt and 44mag. 625 Hi=673, Lo=594, ES=80 (too slow)(old formulation) H-4227 24.6 gr. The only problem I've had with Unique in the 45 Colt is I don't get to shoot enough of it. 922 start Solo 1000 5.8 gr. Silhouette 9.5 gr. The smaller case-capacity means better performance with light loads, which is why I am interested â¦ No. 742 Hi=750, Lo=735, ES=15 (good spread, should have used more powder) Unique 8.3 gr. From RCBS thereâs the #45-255 FN based on the original flat-nosed conical bullet for the .45 Colt, however, this one has a crimping groove. ... Handloaders can have a ball working 224 Valkyrie loads 255 gr Blackhawk Flat-Tops or the Vaquero. Bbl revolver ) Unique 8.5 gr loading was a bullet with a 45 ACP load.! To much higher velocity in Ruger and T/C below ] ========= H4227 * 19.0 gr are my choice everyday... Should reload quite a bit fast for this big cartridge and I do not recommend over 8.5 gr of ;... 230 loads you can certainly use the jacketed bullets fine, but also they are my choice for self-defense long-range. 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