Uncle Buck
New member
OK guys, here is the situation... Loading for the New Vaquero, .45 Colt.
I was reloading tonight and ran out of my favorite .452, 255 grain, semi-wad cutter bullets. (I know, I should know better
)
I am using 5.7 grains of 700-X. I can either dump the powder I have already placed in the casing and wait until I get a chance to get more of the 255 SWC, or I can load with these XTP MAG 300 Gr jobbers I have.
I have never loaded anything bigger than the 255 Gr SWC. These 300 Gr XTP's where given to me and I am wondering if I should use them.
I looked at the powder website and they do not have my bullet listed, but they do have a 260 gr HP list. Their Start is 4.0 grains of 700X and their max is 5.2 grains.
I am using a heavier jacketed bullet, do you think 5.7 grains is OK, or too much for this bullet?
I was reloading tonight and ran out of my favorite .452, 255 grain, semi-wad cutter bullets. (I know, I should know better
)I am using 5.7 grains of 700-X. I can either dump the powder I have already placed in the casing and wait until I get a chance to get more of the 255 SWC, or I can load with these XTP MAG 300 Gr jobbers I have.
I have never loaded anything bigger than the 255 Gr SWC. These 300 Gr XTP's where given to me and I am wondering if I should use them.
I looked at the powder website and they do not have my bullet listed, but they do have a 260 gr HP list. Their Start is 4.0 grains of 700X and their max is 5.2 grains.
I am using a heavier jacketed bullet, do you think 5.7 grains is OK, or too much for this bullet?