Upper limits 45 Colt loads using Unique - 10/21/12
I've got some questions for you gents. Most of my heavy loads in 45 Colt use H110 or W296. That's for 300 gr XTPs and 325 gr hardcast bullets.
By the way, I am using a Ruger Bisley capable of handling the "Ruger Only" loads.
Anyway, the manuals I have that list loads for hardcast bullets, specifically 250-255 gr bullets, show a top load of 9 grs. Unique. However, I see various articles and websites with people using up to 12 grains of Unique behind hardcast bullets (though most of these are bullets in the 300 gr. range).
Just exactly where is the line? Anyone know? For a 250 gr. hardcast bullet in 45 Colt, what would be the line not to cross when using Unique? I'm not looking to push the envelope. Rather, I don't want to go over the line.
By the way, I am using a Ruger Bisley capable of handling the "Ruger Only" loads.
Anyway, the manuals I have that list loads for hardcast bullets, specifically 250-255 gr bullets, show a top load of 9 grs. Unique. However, I see various articles and websites with people using up to 12 grains of Unique behind hardcast bullets (though most of these are bullets in the 300 gr. range).
Just exactly where is the line? Anyone know? For a 250 gr. hardcast bullet in 45 Colt, what would be the line not to cross when using Unique? I'm not looking to push the envelope. Rather, I don't want to go over the line.