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hitnthexring · May 3, 2002, 01:52 PM

I wouldn't load hot loads in the 45 Colt. I've never done it, but I've read in several publications that although guns such as the Ruger will handle hot loads, the BRASS may not since it was never designed for higher pressures. Better to buy a 44 mag Ruger Blackhawk or Super Redhawk for 44 Magnum as I did. Also, the rims of 45 Colt brass are rather fragile & tend to break off when lowering the ram after resizing & belling. I've found it helps to lightly lube every 4th or 5th case. For powder, Hodgdon "Titegroup" gives me excellent accuracy & load data is right on the can.

May 3, 2002, 01:52 PM	#36
hitnthexring Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2002 Posts: 223	I wouldn't load hot loads in the 45 Colt. I've never done it, but I've read in several publications that although guns such as the Ruger will handle hot loads, the BRASS may not since it was never designed for higher pressures. Better to buy a 44 mag Ruger Blackhawk or Super Redhawk for 44 Magnum as I did. Also, the rims of 45 Colt brass are rather fragile & tend to break off when lowering the ram after resizing & belling. I've found it helps to lightly lube every 4th or 5th case. For powder, Hodgdon "Titegroup" gives me excellent accuracy & load data is right on the can.