First load

[gatesbox]

After reading an older 45 colt manual, the lee loading information, etc. Set up mu turret and cranked out 25 rounds. I'm not going crazy until I test them out. My powder load using Trail Boss is right around 5.5 grains +\- .

Sutters choice 200grain Round flat lead bullet sized at .454

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/default.aspx?productNumber=750394

My only concern as a newb is that the bullets seem to expand the brass just a hair, so that you see a slight bulge where the bullet is seated.

Is this normal? I wish I could get a picture up....

[XDRoX]

Completely normal. Load on. And good choice in choosing trail boss. One of my personal favorites.

[bumpo628]

My only concern as a newb is that the bullets seem to expand the brass just a hair, so that you see a slight bulge where the bullet is seated.

Try dry cycling them in the gun. If they fit, then you'll be fine.

[Audredger]

Are you loading 45 Colt or 45 ACP? .454 is a bit big for .45 ACP but, just fine for 45 Colt or Long Colt.

[gatesbox]

Yep 45 colt, I appreciate the replies....will be running these cowboy loads through a Rossi 92 and Ruger NMV