.45 Colt Cartridge - Load Data

Sources of Load Data

  • Accurate Arms Loading Book (AA5)
  • Internet (rec.guns, C&R FFL Mailing List)

    Test Equipment

    Firearm used for testing is a Ruger Vaquero (5.5").
    A Pact Model 1 Chronograph was used to collect the data.
    Dies manufactured by RCBS (carbide).

    Load Data Tables

    These tables are still under construction.

    .45 Colt Load Data by Powder Type-Bullet Type
    Unique-Cast RNFP 250gr AA5-Cast RNFP 250gr Bullseye-Cast RNFP 250gr
    Unique-Cast SWC 255gr AA5-Cast SWC 255gr Bullseye-Cast SWC 255gr
    Unique-Sierra 240gr JHC AA5-Sierra 240gr JHC Bullseye-Sierra 240gr JHC
    Unique-Speer JHP 260gr AA5-Speer JHP 260gr Titegroup-Speer JHP 260gr
    HS6-Cast RNFP 250gr XMP 5744-Cast RNFP 250gr IMR 4227-Cast RNFP 250gr

    .45 Colt Commercial Loads
    Black Hills - 250gr LFN Winchester Cowboy - 250gr LFN Cor-Bon - 260gr JHP
    3D-Blue - 255gr RNFP Remington - 250gr LRN W-W Super - 250gr LRN

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