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.45 Colt

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Caliber Description

Popular Load Recipes

- 250gr LRNFP bullet, 7.0 gr Unique, CCI 300 primer, COL 1.600"
- 250gr LRNFP bullet, 6.0 gr Trail Boss, CCI 300 primer, COL 1.600"
- 255gr SWC bullet, 8.5 gr HS-6, CCI 300 primer, COL 1.600"
- 200gr RNFP bullet, 6.5 gr Red Dot, CCI 300 primer, COL 1.580"
- 230gr LRN bullet, 8.0 gr Universal, CCI 300 primer, COL 1.575"
- 250gr LSWC bullet, 7.2 gr Winchester 231, CCI 300 primer, COL 1.600"
- 300gr JHP bullet, 20.0 gr H110, CCI 350 (magnum) primer, COL 1.640" (Ruger/TC only)
- 250gr LRNFP bullet, 8.0 gr Power Pistol, CCI 300 primer, COL 1.600"

Always cross-check any published data with an up-to-date reloading manual. These loads are for standard .45 Colt, not .45 Colt +P. The H110 load is for strong, modern firearms only (Ruger/TC/FA)! Start low and work up, watching for pressure signs.

Cost per Reloaded Round

Technical Specifications

Safety Standard / Application

C.I.P. / Revolver / Pistol Caliber

Most Suitable Bullet Weights

155 - 289 Grains

Case Capacity / Average Charge

41.6 Grains of Water / 9.3 Grains

Average Muzzle Velocity / Energy

948 fps / 421 ft-lbf

Case Length / Max. C.O.L

1.266'' / 1.6''

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.500 S&W Magnum

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