45 colt with 230 gr plated using blue dot recipe

[devster55]

Does anyone have a recipie I can use with a new vaquero. I might just buy a different powder. or sell these berrys plated bullets for some cast bullets.

['ol shooter]

I shoot Berry's in my 625 with Trail Boss. I like Trail Boss because it takes up a lot of space in that big case. If you have never seen it, it looks like microscopic Cheeri-o's. The only issue with them is they static cling, so I wipe my dispenser tube and funnel down inside with a fabric softener sheet prior to reloading, which completely stops the cling. You can find recipes on the Hodgdon site. Good shooting.

[CEDaytonaRydr]

Trail Boss is very good powder for lead loads, and revolvers. Love that stuff!

I don't know about 45LC but Blue Dot had some issues, when loading in 41 Magnum. So much so that 41 loaders avoid it like the plague. It probably isn't an issue with 45 but you might want to check into it.

[devster55]

I shot it just fine today. I took some 250 gr XTP's out.

[Capt.Dunsel]

Blue Dot From 11.7 grains to 16.0 grains
CCI-300 Primer

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[devster55]

Anyone else

[CEDaytonaRydr]

Anyone else

So, you said you might use a different powder. Are you still looking for load data for Blue Dot?

You can always look at the Alliant website. They don't have load data for a 230gr LSWC, but they have data for 250gr LSWC. http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloade...36&bulletid=67

You should always load plated bullets to lead cast data. Also, keep in mind that lighter bullets use more powder, so the pressure with that load data for 250gr should be LOWER pressure with a 230gr projectile. One thing I would not do with Blue Dot is load light... (due to the aforementioned issues with other calibers)

[devster55]

Ok thanks guys. I'm looking for some unique right now and just gonna use that.

[JagerDog]

I like BD in 45 Colt. I'm on vacation, so I don't have the data with my, but IIRC I settled on 12.6 BD for 255g cast/moly. Also IIRC 13g was tops for std pressure.

[CEDaytonaRydr]

Ok thanks guys. I'm looking for some unique right now and just gonna use that.

Not one person thus far has even suggested Unique. For that caliber, and that projectile, there are many better options. Trailboss, PB, 2400, etc. Unique is a good powder, don't get me wrong; I love it for 45 ACP but there are better options for 45LC...

[Capt.Dunsel]

IMR 4227 comes to mind

700x , W231 or W296 and the list can continue..........

your trying to build a hunting load right ?

[devster55]

No I'm using blue dot for my hunting load with 250gr xtp. This is just a plinking rd

[JagerDog]

BD is one of the best if trying to maximize velocity while staying within factory Colt pressure range. If velocity isn't an issue any of the target powders work well.

[devster55]

Yeah I like it. Just need a load for a 230 gr projectile.

[JagerDog]

Yeah I like it. Just need a load for a 230 gr projectile.

Then what's the question/problem? There's enough data out there to get a decent handle on charge and expected velocity. Not gonna be much published bullet specific data on plated anything. Reviewing Alliant data there's very little charge difference betwen lead and jacketed with BD. You can always call Alliant to get their input on charge weight. Myself, I can't see any reason not to feel comfy with up to 13g of BD.