Did a good search & (finally) came up with some very good information regarding this cartridge.
But & still, not all my questions are answered & you are the guys/gals ....
Nothing specifically dealt with using single shot pistols such as the Contender.
So, coupla questions ....
Looks to be a pretty good cartridge for a 100+ years old cartridge & (supposedly) having weak brass, etc. (Don't shoot me! I just read what I see. & have zip experience with this cartridge)
I bought one of those 14" bbl SST .410/.45 LC barrels (vent rib/buckhorn sights) about 2 years ago & finally shot some factory rounds (25 & 50 each respectively) of each this past week end.
All-in-all, I was pretty impressed with the .410 patterning (about 25 yards) & the 45 Colt, although not too shabby with a factory Rem 225 LSWC, I know the single-bullet aspect of this shooting platform could be boosted quite a bit.
So.
Preferreably, I would like to personally cast a bullet of about 300 grains+ (& preferrably using a Lyman mould & a SWC-Keith-style) & load my own. Only have 50 pieces of Rem brass currently.
I have heard that the .45 (long) Colt brass is weak. Any truth to that AND is another brass manufacturer "better" than others - especially for single-shot handguns?
I have also heard that some powders require a hard crimp to ensure consistent ignition. Would this be a problem with a Contender using a 14" bbl? I have zip to worry about as far as recoil pulling the buullet out of position in a single-shot, but am concerned about that consistent ignition thing - especially with powders like H110 or 2400 ....
I already have a 14" bbl in .309 JDJ (165 gr .308 bullets at 2400 FPS) so recoil, etc. isn't any worry .... I'm only curious as to a stout load in a larger diameter bullet based on the 45 Colt cartrige. Too, I'll most likely load quite a few at about .44 Special capability just to play around (& perhaps even a few round ball/gallery-types .... "new" bbl/play-thing, ya know) ....
Currently have powders from IMR3031, 4064, 4895, Bulleseye, Bludot, Unique-range & would like to stay in there - although buying another bucket of powder won't break the bank or bumb me out. Any great recommendations for a good, stout loading & you have my thanks.
Anything y'all can dump my way along these lines would be most appeciated.
But & still, not all my questions are answered & you are the guys/gals ....
Nothing specifically dealt with using single shot pistols such as the Contender.
So, coupla questions ....
Looks to be a pretty good cartridge for a 100+ years old cartridge & (supposedly) having weak brass, etc. (Don't shoot me! I just read what I see. & have zip experience with this cartridge)
I bought one of those 14" bbl SST .410/.45 LC barrels (vent rib/buckhorn sights) about 2 years ago & finally shot some factory rounds (25 & 50 each respectively) of each this past week end.
All-in-all, I was pretty impressed with the .410 patterning (about 25 yards) & the 45 Colt, although not too shabby with a factory Rem 225 LSWC, I know the single-bullet aspect of this shooting platform could be boosted quite a bit.
So.
Preferreably, I would like to personally cast a bullet of about 300 grains+ (& preferrably using a Lyman mould & a SWC-Keith-style) & load my own. Only have 50 pieces of Rem brass currently.
I have heard that the .45 (long) Colt brass is weak. Any truth to that AND is another brass manufacturer "better" than others - especially for single-shot handguns?
I have also heard that some powders require a hard crimp to ensure consistent ignition. Would this be a problem with a Contender using a 14" bbl? I have zip to worry about as far as recoil pulling the buullet out of position in a single-shot, but am concerned about that consistent ignition thing - especially with powders like H110 or 2400 ....
I already have a 14" bbl in .309 JDJ (165 gr .308 bullets at 2400 FPS) so recoil, etc. isn't any worry .... I'm only curious as to a stout load in a larger diameter bullet based on the 45 Colt cartrige. Too, I'll most likely load quite a few at about .44 Special capability just to play around (& perhaps even a few round ball/gallery-types .... "new" bbl/play-thing, ya know) ....
Currently have powders from IMR3031, 4064, 4895, Bulleseye, Bludot, Unique-range & would like to stay in there - although buying another bucket of powder won't break the bank or bumb me out. Any great recommendations for a good, stout loading & you have my thanks.
Anything y'all can dump my way along these lines would be most appeciated.