Need some reloading data...

[towerclimber37]

I have a box of 1000 210 grain Lead cast semi wadcutter bullets. I'd like to reload them into .45 LC, using unique powder but I can't find load data for it.

Does anyone have load data for this load?

I've looked at the Unique website and THEY don't have it. I know the new lee reloaders manual would have it..so, can someone clue me in?

Edited May 17, 2009 by towerclimber37

[Westwindmike]

I found this load data in the Alliant manual online.

http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloaders/RecipePrint.aspx?gtypeid=1&weight=200&shellid=36&bulletid=62&bdid=805

I would use the data for the 200grLSWC. You are going to have to back down the starting charge anyway, so just reduce it slightly more.

Hope this helps.

Mike

45 Colt

200 gr Speer LSWC Bullseye CCI 300 Winchester 1.515" 7.5 988

200 gr Speer LSWC Red Dot CCI 300 Winchester 1.515" 7.3 1001

200 gr Speer LSWC Green Dot CCI 300 Winchester 1.515" 8.3 980

200 gr Speer LSWC Unique CCI 300 Winchester 1.515" 9.5 1061

200 gr Speer LSWC Herco CCI 300 Winchester 1.515" 9.5 1021

250 gr Speer LSWC Bullseye CCI 300 Winchester 1.600" 7 879

250 gr Speer LSWC Unique CCI 300 Winchester 1.600" 9.5 941

250 gr Speer LSWC Blue Dot CCI 300 Winchester 1.600" 12.9 1028

250 gr Speer LSWC 2400 CCI 300 Winchester 1.600" 15.4 972

200 gr Speer GDHP Bullseye CCI 300 Winchester 1.555" 7.9 994

200 gr Speer GDHP Red Dot CCI 300 Winchester 1.555" 7.6 981

200 gr Speer GDHP Green Dot CCI 300 Winchester 1.555" 8.8 991

200 gr Speer GDHP Unique CCI 300 Winchester 1.555" 9.8 1048

200 gr Speer GDHP Power Pistol CCI 300 Winchester 1.555" 9.2 885

200 gr Speer GDHP Herco CCI 300 Winchester 1.555" 10 1032

230 gr Speer GDHP Bullseye CCI 300 Winchester 1.600" 7.1 890

230 gr Speer GDHP Unique CCI 300 Winchester 1.600" 9 932

230 gr Speer GDHP Power Pistol CCI 300 Winchester 1.600" 9.5 878

230 gr Speer GDHP Herco CCI 300 Winchester 1.600" 9.4 918

230 gr Speer GDHP Blue Dot CCI 300 Winchester 1.600" 13 1036

250 gr Speer GDHP Unique CCI 300 Winchester 1.600" 7.8 840

250 gr Speer GDHP Power Pistol CCI 300 Winchester 1.600" 8.8 84

The powder charge weights listed in our data

tables are maximum. For rifle and pistol loads,

the maximum powder charge should be reduced

by 10% to establish a minimum or starting

powder charge.

Edited May 17, 2009 by Westwindmike
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[Guest Astra900]

Just use the data for the next heaviest bullet, you'll be fine using the data for a 230g bullet. When loading cast bullets it's wise to not start pushing maximum loads anyway.

[towerclimber37]

got it! thanks...that's a good idea..and one I'd considered. I was just hoping that someone had the data out there.

[gregintenn]

I just loaded some 208 grain SWCs in 45 Colt with 8 grains of Unique. They shot great. They seemed a bit hard to eject, but the primers didn't flatten at all. I don't know what was up with that.

[towerclimber37]

Good deal!

Thanks Greg.

These will definitely be plinking rounds..so I doubt I'll get the best accuracy out of them. the bullet weights seem to fluctuate between 206 grain all the way to 211 grain..I figure I can use a formula for a heavier bullet weight and I should be ok as long as I don't load them with the maximum load.

I may make a batch with your load as well and see how it fares.

[gregintenn]

I was loading .454 dia. bullets. They are for a rechambered 455 Smith and Wesson I have. I also understand that some of the very early Colt SAAs were .454 dia. bores as well. I imagine you should load .452 dia. bullets for any modern 45 Colt chambered handgun. I assume the powder charge shouldn't change, however.