Load Data for .45 Colt


 
Bullet: 255 gr SWC  (Lake City)
Diameter: 0.452"
 
Powder: 5744 (Accurate)
Starting Powder: 23.8 gr
Max Powder: 28.0 gr
 
Primer: REM 2½
 
Case: REM
Trim Length: 1.280"
 
Cartridge Overall Length: 1.604"
 
Starting Velocity: 1,205
Starting Pressure: 25,500
Max Velocity: 1,396
Max Pressure: 30,000
 
Barrel: 7.25" with 1:16" twist.
 
Source: https://www.hodgdonreloading.com/
 

Printed from Shooter's Reference on 12/21/2024:
https://www.shootersreference.com/reloadingdata/45-colt/