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All handloading data posted on Full-Bore UK from 23/2/2021 must reference the published pressure tested data it was sourced from, posts without such verification will be removed.
Any existing data without such a reference should be treated as suspect and not used.
Use reloading information posted here at your own risk. This forum (http://www.full-bore.co.uk) is not responsible for any property damage or personal injury as a consequence of using reloading data posted here, the information is individual members findings and observations only. Always verify the load data and be absolutely sure your firearm can handle the load, especially older ones. If in doubt start low and work your way up.
Post-war 94 bores tend to run .452 - though this could be checked by slugging yours
For hot loads, just look up an XTP or HP jacketed bullet load for the same weight.
2400 is one of the more pokey powders that Elmer Keith recommended...IF you don't have a copy of his book SIXGUNS then make plans to buy one as there's a lot of good load data in it for the rounds he designed
Going by my manual it says with a 225gr JHP (best I could match it with) to seat it to 1.557", however since there's no crimp groove I'm having trouble with the bullet sliding into the case. I got around the issue somewhat by not expanding the neck and seating it slowly. But also due to the curving profile of the bullet if I seat it to the stated length the case has a slight gap if you see what I mean. I loaded some to 1.630" which gives a good crimp on the bullet holding it in place well.
I fear that if I fire one loaded to 1.557" the ones in the tube will be set back into the case.
My usual HC lead 230gr load next to the FMJ seated to 1.630"
So would the longer round be safe to fire? I've not shot any of the FMJ yet, it does chamber correctly. Starting load is just over 12gr of Blue Dot.
I'd seat them longer, as it's the Ogive of the bullet in relation to the rifling that is the critical issue.
Try a dummy round with no primer/powder and a very lightly seated bullet in a minimally sized case.
See how far back it is is pushed on chambering...
It may also be worth looking at the Lyman M die for bullet seating, as it expands the case mouth in a more parallel fashion to traditional flared style dies
Personally, I think you have the wrong bullets. They are for .45ACP, not .45 Colt. You can load them, you can make them work, to a fashion, but, saddler is the original "Heath Robinson"... The man has little finesse, unless it's with a sewing needle.....
You're going to need good neck tension as you have no cannular to roll crimp into, as ACP uses a taper crimp. You may solve this with a Lee factory crimp die. You're sizing die is designed for .452"- 454" bullets, not the .451", so you're on a hiding to nothing. If the neck tension/crimp is not very good, you fun the risk, if tube feeding, to shorten the rounds under recoil.
In 1978 I was told by my grand dad that the secret to rifle accuracy is, a quality bullet, fired down a quality barrel..... How has that changed?
Guns dont kill people. Dads with pretty Daughters do...!
