Trail Boss was designed specifically for low velocity lead bullets suitable for Cowboy Action shooting. It is primarily a pistol powder but has some application in rifles. It is based on a whole new technology that allows very high loading density, good flow through powder measures, stability in severe temperature variation, and, most importantly, additional safety to the handloader.
| Shape | Color | Perforation | Diameter min | Diameter max | Length/thick. min | Length/thick. max | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| disk | Gray | Yes | 1.7 mm | 2.2 mm | Hodgdon Powder Company |
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| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 90 | Hornady LSWC | 2.4 | 751 | start load; COL: 1.350"; 10,700 cup; bullet diam.: .314" |
| 90 | Hornady LSWC | 2.8 | 785 | max load; COL: 1.350"; 11,300 cup; bullet diam.: .314" |
| Hodgdon Pistol Data Case: Federal; twist: 1:16"; primer: Federal 100, Small Pistol; barrel length: 5"; trim length: 1.070". | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | Hornady LSWC | 1.5 | 599 | starting load; bullet diam.: .314"; COL: 1.185"; 5,900 cup |
| 90 | Hornady LSWC | 2.9 | 730 | maximum load; bullet diam.: .314"; COL: 1.185"; 8,100 cup |
| Hodgdon Pistol Data case: Remington; barrel length: 5.32"; twist: 1:18.75"; trim length: .915"; primer: CCI 500; bullet diam.: .312" (except where otherwise specified in remarks); NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 90 | Hornady Lead Semi-Wadcutter | 1.5 | 599 | starting load; 5,900 CUP |
| 90 | Hornady Lead Semi-Wadcutter | 2.9 | 730 | maximum load; 8,100 CUP |
| IMR Handgun Trail Boss Data case: Remington; twist: 1:18.75"; barrel: 5.32"; trim: .915"; primer: CCI 500; dia.: .314"; COL: 1.185"; NEVER exceed loads listed | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 90 | Cast LRNFP | 2.5 | 785 | starting load; COL: 1.490"; 11,400 cup |
| 90 | Cast LRNFP | 2.8 | 830 | maximum load; COL: 1.490"; 13,900 cup |
| 115 | Cast LRNFP | 2.2 | 642 | starting load; COL: 1.580"; 11,300 cup |
| 115 | Cast LRNFP | 2.5 | 707 | maximum load; COL: 1.580"; 15,300 cup |
| Hodgdon Pistol Data case: Remington; barrel length: 5.5"; twist: 1:20"; trim length: 1.305"; primer: Winchester SP; bullet diam.: .314" (except where otherwise specified in remarks); NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 115 | Oregon Trail FP BB | 2.8 | 733 | overall loaded length (inches): 1.560 |
| (Standard Pressure) Handloads All loads were fired from a 4.75-inch barreled Colt Single Action Army. Maximum pressure for these loads is 16,000 CUP. Starline cases and Winchester Small Rifle primers were used throughout. Bullet diameter: .312 to .314 inch. Maximum overall loaded length: 1.592 inches; maximum case length: 1.315 inches; trim-to length: 1.305 inches. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 95 | Cast Performance | 2.8 | 684 | overall loaded length (inches): 1.529; group (inches): 4.65 |
| 113 | Cast Performance | 2.5 | 526 | most accurate load; overall loaded length (inches): 1.568; group (inches): 1.76 |
| Colt Army Special, 6-inch barrel, one-in-20-inch rifling twist. The Colt Army Special handloads used Remington cases and CCI 500 primers.Loads were fired at 25 yards. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | Cast LFP | 3.0 | 919 | start load; bullet diam.: .314"; COL: 1.460"; 12,300 psi |
| 77 | Cast LFP | 3.5 | 1024 | max load; bullet diam.: .314"; COL: 1.460"; 18,700 psi |
| 90 | Cast LRNFP | 2.7 | 789 | start load; COL: 1.460"; 11,200 psi |
| 90 | Cast LRNFP | 3.2 | 890 | max load; COL: 1.460"; 14,800 psi |
| 115 | MEI LRNFP | 2.5 | 733 | start load; COL: 1.460"; 15,200 psi |
| 115 | MEI LRNFP | 3.0 | 804 | max load; COL: 1.460"; 19,600 psi |
| Hodgdon Data Case: Federal; barrel length: 5"; twist: 1:16"; trim length: 1.200"; primer: Federal 200; bullet diam.: .312 (except where otherwise specified in remarks). NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 3.5 | 874 | starting load; dia.: .358"; COL: 1.580"; 14,900 CUP |
| 125 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 5.3 | 1035 | maximum load; dia.: .358"; COL: 1.580"; 17,900 CUP |
| 158 | Lead Semi-Wadcutter | 3.2 | 754 | starting load; dia.: .357"; COL: 1.610"; 16,500 CUP |
| 158 | Lead Semi-Wadcutter | 4.2 | 865 | maximum load; dia.: .357"; COL: 1.610"; 20,400 CUP |
| IMR Handgun Trail Boss Data case: Winchester; twist: 1:18.75"; barrel: 10"; trim: 1.285"; primer: Winchester SPM; do not exceed loads listed | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 90 | Cast LRNFP | 3.5 | 969 | start load; bullet diam.: .359"; COL: 1.560"; 6,800 cup |
| 90 | Cast LRNFP | 5.0 | 1121 | max load; bullet diam.: .359"; COL: 1.560"; 10,700 cup |
 | 125 | Cast LRNFP | 3.5 | 874 | start load; bullet diam.: .358"; COL: 1.580"; 14,900 cup |
| 125 | Cast LRNFP | 5.3 | 1035 | max load; bullet diam.: .358"; COL: 1.580"; 17,900 cup |
 | 158 | Cast LSWC | 3.2 | 754 | start load; COL: 1.610"; 16,500 cup |
| 158 | Cast LSWC | 4.2 | 865 | max load; COL: 1.610"; 20,400 cup |
| Hodgdon Data Case: Winchester; barrel length: 10"; twist: 1:18.75"; trim length: 1.285"; primer: Winchester SPM; bullet diam.: .357" (except where otherwise specified in remarks). NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 125 | LRN | 2.0 | 622 | starting load; COL: 1.400" |
| 125 | LRN | 2.4 | 705 | maximum load; COL: 1.400" |
 | 150 | LRN | 1.8 | 541 | starting load; COL: 1.390" |
| 150 | LRN | 2.0 | 575 | maximum load; COL: 1.390" |
| Hodgdon Pistol Data case: Starline; barrel length: 7 1/2"; twist: 1:16"; trim length: 1.012"; primer: Federal 100M; bullet diam.: .358"; NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 125 | Lead Round Nose | 2.0 | 622 | starting load; dia.: .358"; COL: 1.400" |
| 125 | Lead Round Nose | 2.4 | 705 | maximum load; dia.: .358"; COL: 1.400" |
| 150 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 1.8 | 541 | starting load; dia.: 358"; COL: 1.390" |
| 150 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 2.0 | 575 | maximum load; dia.: 358"; COL: 1.390" |
| IMR Handgun Trail Boss Data case: Starline; twist: 1:16"; barrel: 7.5"; trim: 1.012"; primer: Federal 100M; do not exceed loads listed | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | AA206 LRN | 1.7 | 575 | starting load; bullet diam.: .359"; COL: 1.005" |
| 93 | AA206 LRN | 2.0 | 674 | maximum load; bullet diam.: .359"; COL: 1.005" |
| 135 | AA202 LFP | 1.5 | 490 | starting load; bullet diam.: .358"; COL: 1.135" |
| 135 | AA202 LFP | 1.7 | 526 | maximum load; bullet diam.: .358"; COL: 1.135" |
| Hodgdon Pistol Data case: Starline; barrel length: 7 1/2"; twist: 1:16"; trim length: 7.55"; primer: Federal 100M; NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 93 | AA206 Lead Round Nose | 1.7 | 575 | starting load; dia.: .359"; COL: 1.005" |
| 93 | AA206 Lead Round Nose | 2.0 | 674 | maximum load; dia.: .359"; COL: 1.005" |
| 115 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 1.5 | 490 | starting load; dia.: .358"; COL: 1.135" |
| 115 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 1.7 | 526 | maximum load; dia.: .358"; COL: 1.135" |
| IMR Handgun Trail Boss Data case: Starline; twist: 1:16"; barrel: 7.5"; trim: .755"; primer: Federal 100M; do not exceed loads listed | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | Cast LRNFP | 3.0 | 740 | start load; bullet diam.: .359"; COL: 1.325"; 7,800 psi |
| 90 | Cast LRNFP | 5.0 | 904 | max load; bullet diam.: .359"; COL: 1.325"; 8,100 psi |
| 125 | Cast LRNFP | 3.0 | 753 | start load; bullet diam.: .358"; COL: 1.445"; 11,600 psi |
| 125 | Cast LRNFP | 5.3 | 952 | max load; bullet diam.: .358"; COL: 1.445"; 13,400 psi |
| 140 | Hornady Cowboy | 3.0 | 697 | start load; bullet diam.: .358"; COL: 1.450"; 11,200 psi |
| 140 | Hornady Cowboy | 3.7 | 806 | max load; bullet diam.: .358"; COL: 1.450"; 13,400 psi |
| 148 | Hornady LHBWC | 2.0 | 625 | start load; bullet diam.: .358"; COL: 1.160"; 15,100 psi |
| 148 | Hornady LHBWC | 2.3 | 675 | max load; bullet diam.: .358"; COL: 1.160"; 15,700 psi |
| 158 | Cast LSWC | 2.7 | 661 | start load; bullet diam.: .358"; COL: 1.475"; 11,400 psi |
| 158 | Cast LSWC | 4.2 | 804 | max load; bullet diam.: .358"; COL: 1.475"; 13,700 psi |
| Hodgdon Pistol Data Case: Winchester; twist: 1:18.75"; primer: Winchester SP, Small Pistol; barrel length: 7.7"; trim length: 1.145". | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 125 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 3.0 | 753 | starting load; dia.: .358"; COL: 1.445"; 11,600 CUP |
| 125 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 5.3 | 953 | maximum load; compressed powder charge; dia.: .358"; COL: 1.445"; 13,400 CUP |
| 158 | Lead Semi-Wadcutter | 2.7 | 661 | starting load; dia.: .357"; COL: 1.455"; 11,400 PSI |
| 158 | Lead Semi-Wadcutter | 4.2 | 804 | maximum load; dia.: .357"; COL: 1.455"; 13,700 CUP |
| IMR Handgun Trail Boss Data case Winchester; twist: 1:18.75"; barrel: 7.7"; trim: 1.145"; primer: Winchester SP; do not exceed loads listed | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
 | 140 | Hornady FP-Cowboy | 3.4 | 721 | COAL: 1.450" |
| 140 | Hornady FP-Cowboy | 3.8 | 767 | COAL: 1.450"; maximum load |
| 158 | Hornady SWC-HP, SWC or LRN | 2.9 | 656 | COAL: 1.455" |
| 158 | Hornady SWC-HP, SWC or LRN | 3.5 | 671 | COAL: 1.455" |
| 158 | Hornady SWC-HP, SWC or LRN | 4.1 | 693 | COAL: 1.455"; maximum load |
| Using Hornady Bullets Gun: Colt Trooper 38 Special; barrel length: 4-inches; case: Starline; primer: Winchester Small Pistol; bullet diameter: .357"; maximum COAL: 1.550"; maximum case length: 1.155"; trim to length: 1.145". | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
 | 160 | Lyman 358311 RN | 3.8 | 649 | S&W Model 360 |
| 160 | Lyman 358311 RN | 3.8 | 758 | S&W pre-Model 23 |
| Cast Bullet Loads The S&W Model 360 has a 1 7/8-inch barrel, and the S&W pre-Model 23's is 6 1/2 inches. Chronograph figures are for five rounds taken with the start screen at approximately 6 feet. Bullets cast were poured of 1-20 (tin-to-lead) alloy, sized .357 inch and lubed with SPG. Montana Cast Bullets' 158-grain SWC tested 8 on a Redding/SAECO hardness tester, which is equal to Linotype. Author's bullets and Speer 148-grain wadcutters all tested 4 on the hardness tester. All handloads assembled in Starline brass with Winchester Small Pistol primers. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180 | Speer FN or CM | 4.9 | 717 | start charge |
| 180 | Speer FN or CM | 5.4 | 744 | maximum charge |
| (Handgun) Speer Reloading Manual #14 Cowboy Action Shooting Data; max. case length: 1.305"; trim-to length: 1.295"; max cart. OAL: 1.592"; RCBS shell holder: #35; cart. case: Winchester; primer: CCI 300; test firearm: Colt New Service; barrel length: 4.5"; NOTE: These bullets were cast in RCBS moulds. maximum loads should be used with CAUTION | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 180 | Cast LRNFP | 4.5 | 694 | starting load; 7,300 psi |
| 180 | Cast LRNFP | 5.5 | 800 | maximum load; 9,900 psi |
| Hodgdon Pistol Data case: Winchester; barrel length: 5.5"; twist: 1:36"; trim length: 1.295"; primer: Winchester LP; bullet diam.: .401"; COL: 1.600"; NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 180 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 4.5 | 694 | starting load; 7,300 PSI |
| 180 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 5.5 | 800 | maximum load; 9,900 PSI |
| IMR Handgun Trail Boss Data case: Winchester; twist: 1:36"; barrel: 5.5"; trim: 1.295"; primer: Winchester SP; dia.: .401"; COL: 1.600"; do not exceed loads listed | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 175 | Cast #401043 | 5.2 | 823 | sugg. start load; 10,600 cup |
| 175 | Cast #401043 | 5.8 | 877 | max load; 13,200 cup |
| Lyman Reloading Handbook 49th Edition cases: Starline; trim-to length: 1.300"; primers: CCI 300; primer size: Large Pistol; Lyman shell holder: No. 14B; cast bullets used sized to .401" dia.; firearm used: Universal Receiver; barrel length: 7 1/2"; twist: 1-20"; groove dia.: .400"; 1.575" OAL | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 180 | Desperado Bullet Co. RN/FP | 5.4 | 747 | group (inches): 2.25 |
| 185 | RCBS 40-180-CAS RN/FP | 5.4 | 746 | group (inches): 2.38 |
| 195 | RCBS 403-185-SWC RN/FP | 5.4 | 714 | group (inches): 1.75 |
| in a Colt New Service Colt New Service, 5 1/2-inch barrel. All chronograph readings are for five rounds taken with an Oehler Model 35P with the start screens at approximately 6 feet. All group sizes are for six rounds fired with revolvers mounted in a Ransom Pistol Machine Rest. All smokeless powder loads used Winchester Large Pistol primers and Starline brass. All bullets were of 1-20 (tin-to-lead) alloy. Bullets cast carried SPG lubricant. The commercially cast bullets carried their company's own lubricant. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 180 | Desperado Bullet Co. RN/FP | 5.4 | 775 | group (inches): 2.00 |
| 185 | RCBS 40-180-CAS RN/FP | 5.4 | 796 | group (inches): 2.38 |
| 195 | RCBS 403-185-SWC RN/FP | 5.4 | 750 | group (inches): 1.75 |
| in a Colt SAA 7 1/2-inch Barrel All chronograph readings are for five rounds taken with an Oehler Model 35P with the start screens at approximately 6 feet. All group sizes are for six rounds fired with revolvers mounted in a Ransom Pistol Machine Rest. All smokeless powder loads used Winchester Large Pistol primers and Starline brass. All bullets were of 1-20 (tin-to-lead) alloy. Bullets cast carried SPG lubricant. The commercially cast bullets carried their company's own lubricant. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 180 | RCBS 40-180-CM & Oregon Trail Laser Cast RNFP | 5.0 | 654 | |
| 180 | RCBS 40-180-CM & Oregon Trail Laser Cast RNFP | 5.5 | 716 | |
| 180 | RCBS 40-180-CM & Oregon Trail Laser Cast RNFP | 6.0 | 777 | maximum load |
| Revolver (Using Hornady Bullets) Gun: USFA Single Action Army Pre-War; barrel length: 5 1/2 inches; case: Starline; primer: Winchester Large Pistol; bullet diameter: .400"; 155, 180 & 200 GR HP-XTP COAL: 1.590"; 180 GR Oregon Trail Laser Cast RNFP & RCBS 40-180-CM COAL: 1.575"; maximum COAL: 1.590"; maximum case length: 1.305"; trim to length: 1.295". | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215 | Cast LFP | 4.5 | 752 | start load; COL: 1.600"; 13,000 cup |
| 215 | Cast LFP | 6.5 | 910 | max load; COL: 1.600"; 17,100 cup |
| 245 | Cast LSWC | 3.5 | 683 | start load; COL: 1.630"; 12,600 cup |
| 245 | Cast LSWC | 6.0 | 834 | max load; COL: 1.630"; 16,100 cup |
| 250 | WFNGC | 3.7 | 611 | start load; COL: 1.540"; 14,600 cup |
| 250 | WFNGC | 5.0 | 748 | max load; COL: 1.540"; 20,300 cup |
| Hodgdon Pistol Data Case: Remington; twist: 1:18.75"; primer: Winchester LP; barrel length: 10.125"; trim length: 1.280"; BULLET DIAM.: .410". NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 202 | Montana Bullet Works WFN | 6.0 | 789 | group (inches): 4.375 |
| 210 | Oregon Trail SWC | 6.0 | 773 | group (inches): 3.00 |
| 213 | Redding/SAECO 417 SWC | 6.0 | 785 | group (inches): 3.625 |
| 218 | Lyman 410459 SWC | 6.0 | 728 | group (inches): 2.875 |
| 228 | Montana Bullet Works TRN GC | 6.0 | 766 | group (inches): 3.125 |
| Magnum Nonmagnum Loads (S&W Model 57-1) S&W Model 57-1, 4-inch barrel. All group figures are for 12 shots fired with handguns mounted in a Ransom Machine Rest at 25 yards. All chronograph notes are for the same 12 shots taken with start screen at approximately 6 feet. All handloads put in Remington brass, using Winchester Large Pistol primers. Bullets cast in Lyman and Redding/SAECO moulds were poured of 1-20 (tin-to-lead) alloy, sized in .410-inch die but measured .409 inch. They were lubed with SPG. Oregon Trail bullets were .412 inch. Montana Bullets Works bullets were .410 inch for the 202-grain WFN and .411 inch for the 228-grain TRN. The commercially cast bullets carried each company's own hard lubricant. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 202 | Montana Bullet Works WFN | 6.0 | 781 | group (inches): 5.00 |
| 210 | Oregon Trail SWC | 6.0 | 819 | group (inches): 3.50 |
| 213 | Redding/SAECO 417 SWC | 6.0 | 766 | group (inches): 3.375 |
| 218 | Lyman 410459 SWC | 6.0 | 723 | group (inches): 3.50 |
| 228 | Montana Bullet Works TRN | 6.0 | 750 | group (inches): 2.75 |
| Nonmagnum Loads (S&W Model 58) S&W Model 58, 4-inch barrel. All group figures are for 12 shots fired with handguns mounted in a Ransom Machine Rest at 25 yards. All chronograph notes are for the same 12 shots taken with start screen at approximately 6 feet. All handloads put in Remington brass, using Winchester Large Pistol primers. Bullets cast in Lyman and Redding/SAECO moulds were poured of 1-20 (tin-to-lead) alloy, sized in .410-inch die but measured .409 inch. They were lubed with SPG. Oregon Trail bullets were .412 inch. Montana Bullets Works bullets were .410 inch for the 202-grain WFN and .411 inch for the 228-grain TRN. The commercially cast bullets carried each company's own hard lubricant. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165 | Lead RNFP | 3.3 | 698 | starting load; COL: 1.310"; 5,400 cup |
| 165 | Lead RNFP | 4.5 | 844 | max load; COL: 1.310"; 9,700 cup |
| 185 | Lead RNFP | 3.2 | 643 | starting load; COL: 1.350"; 5,600 cup |
| 185 | Lead RNFP | 4.0 | 751 | max load; COL: 1.350"; 9,600 cup |
| 200 | Lead RNFP | 3.0 | 595 | starting load; COL: 1.370"; 4,800 cup |
| 200 | Lead RNFP | 3.9 | 711 | max load; COL: 1.370"; 9,300 cup |
| 240 | Lead RNFP | 3.0 | 563 | starting load; COL: 1.380"; 6,800 cup |
| 240 | Lead RNFP | 3.4 | 625 | max load; COL: 1.380"; 9,000 cup |
| Hodgdon Pistol Data case: Starline; twist: 1:20"; barrel: 8"; trim: 1.09"; primer: Federal 150M; dia: .430"; NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 165 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 3.3 | 698 | starting load; dia.: .430"; COL: 1.310"; 5,400 CUP |
| 165 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 4.5 | 844 | maximum load; dia.: .430"; COL: 1.310"; 9,700 CUP |
| 185 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 3.2 | 643 | starting load; dia.: .430"; COL: 1.350"; 5,600 CUP |
| 185 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 4.0 | 751 | maximum load; dia.: .430"; COL: 1.350"; 9,600 CUP |
| 200 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 3.0 | 595 | starting load; dia.: .430"; COL: 1.370"; 4,800 CUP |
| 200 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 3.9 | 711 | maximum load; dia.: .430"; COL: 1.370"; 9,300 CUP |
| 240 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 3.0 | 563 | starting load; dia.: .430"; COL: 1.380"; 6,800 CUP |
| 240 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 3.4 | 625 | dia.: .430"; COL: 1.380"; 9,000 CUP |
| IMR Handgun Trail Boss Data case: Starline; twist: 1:20"; barrel: 8"; trim: 1.09"; primer: Federal 150M; do not exceed loads listed | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165 | LRNFP Cast | 6.0 | 960 | start load; COL: 1.500"; 17,200 psi |
| 165 | LRNFP Cast | 8.0 | 1086 | max load; COL: 1.500"; 18,800 psi |
| 185 | LRNFP Cast | 6.2 | 936 | start load; COL: 1.540"; 19,500 psi |
| 185 | LRNFP Cast | 7.8 | 1050 | max load; COL: 1.540"; 21,100 psi |
| 200 | LRNFP Cast | 6.1 | 890 | start load; COL: 1.570"; 17,900 psi |
| 200 | LRNFP Cast | 7.7 | 988 | max load; COL: 1.570"; 20,700 psi |
| 240 | LSWC Cast | 6.0 | 828 | start load; COL: 1.620"; 19,100 psi |
| 240 | LSWC Cast | 7.3 | 917 | max load; COL: 1.620"; 21,600 psi |
| Hodgdon Pistol Data - IMR Powder Case: Winchester; barrel length: 8.275"; twist: 1:20"; trim length: 1.280"; primer: Remington 2 1/2; bullet diam.: .430" (except where otherwise specified in remarks). NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 165 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 6.0 | 960 | starting load; dia.: .430"; COL: 1.500"; 17,200 PSI |
| 165 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 8.0 | 1,086 | maximum load; dia.: .430"; COL: 1.500"; 18,800 PSI |
| 185 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 6.2 | 936 | starting load; dia.: .430"; COL: 1.540"; 19,500 PSI |
| 185 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 7.8 | 1,050 | maximum loaddia.: .430"; COL: 1.540"; 21,100 PSI |
| 200 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 6.1 | 890 | starting load; dia.: .430"; COL: 1.570"; 17,900 PSI |
| 200 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 7.7 | 988 | maximum load; dia.: .430"; COL: 1.570"; 20,700 PSI |
| 240 | Lead Semi-Wadcutter | 6.0 | 828 | starting load; dia.: .430"; COL: 1.620"; 19,100 PSI |
| 240 | Lead Semi-Wadcutter | 7.3 | 917 | maximum load; dia.: .430"; COL: 1.620"; 21,600 PSI |
| IMR Handgun Trail Boss Data case: Winchester; twist: 1:20"; barrel: 8.275"; trim: 1.280"; primer: Remington 2 1/2; do not exceed loads listed | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 200 | Rim Rock Cowboy hard cast RNFP | 6.5 | 841 | case: Federal; overall loaded length (inches): 1.573; group (inches): 2.15 |
| Lightweight Loads Velocities were recorded 10 feet in front of the muzzle of the 4-inch barrel of a Smith & Wesson 329PD revolver. CCI 300 primers were used with all loads. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 180 | Hornady FP-Cowboy | 5.8 | 593 | |
| 180 | Hornady FP-Cowboy | 6.9 | 635 | |
| 180 | Hornady FP-Cowboy | 8.0 | 677 | |
| 180 | Hornady FP-Cowboy | 9.1 | 720 | maximum load |
| Using 180 GR Hornady Bullets Gun: Ruger New Model Blackhawk (Bisley); barrel length: 5 1/2-inches; case: Starline; primer: Winchester Large Pistol; bullet diameter: .430"; maximum COAL: 1.610"; maximum case length: 1.285"; trim to length: 1.275"; COAL: 1.600". | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 240 | Hornady SWC-HP or SWC | 6.6 | 760 | |
| 240 | Hornady SWC-HP or SWC | 7.4 | 800 | |
| 240 | Hornady SWC-HP or SWC | 8.1 | 849 | |
| 240 | Hornady SWC-HP or SWC | 8.8 | 898 | |
| 240 | Hornady SWC-HP or SWC | 9.6 | 942 | maximum load |
| Using 240 GR Hornady Bullets Gun: Ruger New Model Blackhawk (Bisley); barrel length: 5 1/2-inches; case: Starline; primer: Winchester Large Pistol; bullet diameter: .430"; Hornady HP-XTP and CL-SIL COAL: 1.600"; SWC-HP and SWC COAL: 1.610"; maximum COAL: 1.610"; maximum case length: 1.285"; trim to length: 1.275". | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165 | LRNFP | 3.3 | 742 | starting load; COL: 1.165"; 7,600 cup |
| 165 | LRNFP | 4.5 | 878 | max load; COL: 1.165"; 11,600 cup |
| 200 | LRNFP | 3.0 | 647 | starting load; COL: 1.245"; 7,900 cup |
| 200 | LRNFP | 3.9 | 747 | max load; COL: 1.245"; 10,400 cup |
| 240 | LRNFP | 3.0 | 604 | starting load; COL: 1.275"; 8,800 cup |
| 240 | LRNFP | 3.5 | 661 | max load; COL: 1.275"; 10,000 cup |
| Hodgdon Pistol Data case: Starline; barrel: 5"; trim: .960"; twist: 1:20"; primer: Winchester LP; dia.: .430"; NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 165 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 3.3 | 742 | starting load; dia.: .430"; COL: 1.165"; 7,600 CUP |
| 165 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 4.5 | 878 | maximum load; dia.: .430"; COL: 1.165"; 11,600 CUP |
| 200 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 3.0 | 647 | starting load; dia.: .430"; COL: 1.245"; 7,900 CUP |
| 200 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 3.9 | 747 | maximum load; dia.: .430"; COL: 1.245"; 10,400 CUP |
| 240 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 3.0 | 604 | starting load; dia.: .430"; COL: 1.275"; 8,800 CUP |
| 240 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 3.5 | 661 | maximum load; dia.: .430"; COL: 1.275"; 10,000 CUP |
| IMR Handgun Trail Boss Data case: Starline; twist: 1:20"; barrel: 8"; trim: .960"; primer: Winchester LP; do not exceed loads listed | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 200 | Speer FN or CM | 2.5 | 568 | start charge |
| 200 | Speer FN or CM | 2.9 | 617 | maximum charge |
| Speer Reloading Manual #14 Cowboy Action Shooting Data; max. case length: 0.970"; trim-to length: 0.960"; max cart. OAL: 1.430"; RCBS shell holder: #18; cart. case: Starline; primer: CCI 300; test firearm: Cimarron SAA; barrel length: 5.5"; NOTE: bullets were cast in RCBS moulds; maximum loads should be used with CAUTION | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 180 | Hornady Swaged Lead FN #11058 | 3.3 | 695 | sugg. start load; 1.185" OAL; 8,100 cup |
| 180 | Hornady Swaged Lead FN #11058 | 3.7 | 755 | max load; 1.185" OAL; 10,200 cup |
| 200 | Cast #427666 | 3.0 | 637 | sugg. start load; 1.255" OAL; 8,000 psi |
| 200 | Cast #427666 | 3.4 | 695 | max load; 1.255" OAL; 10,700 psi |
| 240 | Cast #429667 | 3.2 | 611 | sugg. start load; 1.335" OAL; 10,300 cup |
| 240 | Cast #429667 | 3.4 | 638 | max load; 1.335" OAL; 10,800 cup |
| 245 | Cast #429383 | 3.1 | 677 | sugg. start load; 1.400" OAL; 10,600 cup |
| 245 | Cast #429383 | 3.3 | 688 | max load; 1.400" OAL; 11,200 cup |
| Lyman Reloading Handbook 49th Edition cases: Starline; trim-to length: .965"; primers: Winchester WLP; primer size: Large Pistol; Lyman shell holder: No. 7; firearm used: Universal Receiver; barrel length: 6 1/2"; twist: 1-20"; groove dia.: .429" | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 200 | roundnose Hoch custom mould | 3.3 | 624 | too mild |
| 250 | roundnose Lyman 429383 | 3.3 | 627 | too mild |
| Handloads All loads fired from a Navy Arms/Uberti 3rd Model .44 Russian with a 7-inch barrel. All chronograph figures are for five shots with start screen at approximately 6 feet. All handloads used Starline brass with Winchester Large Pistol primers. Bullets cast of 1-20 (tin-to lead) alloy, sized .430 inch and lubed with SPG. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165 | Cast LRNFP | 4.8 | 865 | start load; COL: 1.365"; 10,700 cup |
| 165 | Cast LRNFP | 7.0 | 1005 | max load; COL: 1.365"; 12,100 cup |
| 185 | Cast LRNFP | 4.5 | 791 | start load; COL: 1.400"; 10,400 cup |
| 185 | Cast LRNFP | 6.6 | 944 | max load; COL: 1.400"; 12,600 cup |
| 200 | Cast LRNFP | 4.3 | 757 | start load; COL: 1.450"; 8,700 cup |
| 200 | Cast LRNFP | 6.3 | 885 | max load; COL: 1.450"; 13,200 cup |
| 220 | Berry's Bullets FP | 4.0 | 633 | start load; COL: 1.460"; 7,300 cup |
| 220 | Berry's Bullets FP | 5.1 | 766 | max load; COL: 1.460"; 12,800 cup |
| 240 | Cast LSWC | 4.0 | 673 | start load; COL: 1.450"; 9,700 cup |
| 240 | Cast LSWC | 5.2 | 763 | max load; COL: 1.450"; 11,700 cup |
| Hodgdon Data Case: Starline; barrel length: 8"; twist: 1:20"; trim length: 1.155"; primer: Winchester LP; bullet diam. .430" (except where otherwise specified in remarks). NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 165 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 4.8 | 865 | starting load; dia.: .430"; COL: 1.365"; 10,700 CUP |
| 165 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 7.0 | 1,005 | maximum load; dia.: .430"; COL: 1.365"; 12,100 CUP |
| 185 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 4.5 | 791 | starting load; dia.: .430"; COL: 1.400"; 10,400 CUP |
| 185 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 6.6 | 944 | maximum loaddia.: .430"; COL: 1.400"; 12,600 CUP |
| 200 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 4.3 | 757 | starting load; dia.: .430"; COL: 1.450"; 8,700 PSI |
| 200 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 6.3 | 885 | maximum load; dia.: .430"; COL: 1.450"; 13,200 CUP |
| 240 | Lead Semi-Wadcutter | 4.0 | 673 | starting load; dia.: .430"; COL: 1.450"; 9,700 CUP |
| 240 | Lead Semi-Wadcutter | 5.2 | 763 | maximum load; dia.: .430"; COL: 1.450"; 11,700 CUP |
| IMR Handgun Trail Boss Data case: Starline; twist: 1:20"; barrel: 8"; trim: 1.55"; primer: Winchester LP; do not exceed loads listed | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 200 | Speer FN or CM | 3.9 | 696 | start charge |
| 200 | Speer FN or CM | 4.6 | 778 | maximum charge |
| Speer Reloading Manual #14 max. case length: 1.160"; trim-to length: 1.150"; max cart. OAL: 1.615"; RCBS shell holder: #18; cart. case: Remington; primer: CCI 300 (except where otherwise specified in remarks); test firearm: Cimarron SAA; barrel length: 5.5"; NOTE: The 200-grain FN & CM, the 225-grain SWC GC and the 250-grain K bullets were cast in RCBS moulds. RCBS crimp-on gas checks used for the 225-grain SWC GC bullets. Maximum loads should be used with CAUTION | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | Speer FN or CM | 5.9 | 772 | start charge |
| 200 | Speer FN or CM | 6.4 | 814 | maximum charge |
| Speer Reloading Manual #14 Cowboy Action Shooting Data; max. case length: 1.305"; trim-to length: 1.295"; max cart. OAL: 1.590"; RCBS shell holder: #35; cart. case: Remington; primer: CCI 300; test firearm: Colt New Service; barrel length: 5.5"; NOTE: Bullets were cast in RCBS moulds. Maximum loads should be used with CAUTION | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 200 | Cast LRNFP | 5.5 | 723 | starting load; 7,800 psi |
| 200 | Cast LRNFP | 6.5 | 826 | maximum load; 11,900 psi |
| Hodgdon Pistol Data case: Winchester; barrel length: 6"; twist: 1:36"; trim length: 1.295"; primer: Winchester LP; bullet diam.: .430"; COL: 1.600"; NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 200 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 5.5 | 723 | starting load; 7,800 PSI |
| 200 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 6.5 | 826 | maximum load; 11,900 PSI |
| IMR Handgun Trail Boss Data case: Winchester; twist: 1:36"; barrel: 5.5"; trim: 1.295"; primer: Winchester LP; dia.: .430"; COL: 1.600"; do no exceed loads listed | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 200 | Cast #427666 | 5.5 | 737 | sugg. start load; 1.580" OAL; 10,700 cup |
| 200 | Cast #427666 | 6.2 | 850 | max load; 1.580" OAL; 12,400 cup |
| 205 | Cast #427098 | 5.6 | 801 | sugg. start load; 1.592" OAL; 10,800 cup |
| 205 | Cast #427098 | 6.3 | 877 | max load; 1.592" OAL; 12,700 cup |
| Lyman Reloading Manual 49th Edition cases: Winchester; trim-to length: 1.295"; primers: Winchester WLP; primer size: Large Pistol; Lyman shell holder: No. 14B; cast bullets used sized to .429" dia.; firearm used: Universal Receiver; barrel length: 6"; twist: 1-20"; groove dia.: .428" | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 200 | Laser-Cast RN FP BB .427 | 6.4 | 903 | 25-yard group (inches): 3.60 |
| 200 | CMC Shooting Supplies, moly-coated RNFP .429 | 6.0 | 941 | 25-yard group (inches): .68 |
| in a Colt Lightning | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 199 | RN/FP RCBS 44-200-CM | 6.0 | 794 | |
| 205 | RN/FP Lyman 427098 | 6.0 | 814 | |
| 205 | RN/FP Lyman 427666 | 6.0 | 786 | |
| 211 | RN/FP RCBS 44-200-FN | 6.0 | 792 | |
| in a Colt SAA Revolver All chronograph figures are for five rounds fired with the start screen at approximately 6 feet. All bullets poured of 1-20 (tin-to-lead) alloy, sized to .428 inch and lubed with SPG. All handloads used Starline brass and Winchester Large Pistol primers. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 199 | RN/FP RCBS 44-200-CM | 6.0 | 821 | |
| 205 | RN/FP Lyman 427098 | 6.0 | 839 | |
| 205 | RN/FP Lyman 427666 | 6.0 | 800 | |
| 211 | RN/FP RCBS 44-200-FN | 6.0 | 815 | |
| in a USFA Revolver All chronograph figures are for five rounds fired with the start screen at approximately 6 feet. All bullets poured of 1-20 (tin-to-lead) alloy, sized to .428 inch and lubed with SPG. All handloads used Starline brass and Winchester Large Pistol primers. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 205 | Hornady FP Cowboy | 4.7 | 565 | |
| 205 | Hornady FP Cowboy | 5.2 | 644 | |
| 205 | Hornady FP Cowboy | 5.5 | 688 | maximum load |
| Revolver (Using Hornady Bullets) These loads were shot by Brian Pearce, Wolfe Publishing Company. Gun: Colt Frontier Six-Shooter; barrel length: 4 3/4-inches; case: Starline; primer: Federal #150; bullet diameter for the 205 GR FP Cowboy: .427" bullet diameter for the 200 GR HP-XTP: .430"; HP-XTP COAL: 1.600"; FP Cowboy COAL: 1.570"; maximum COAL: 1.592"; maximum case length: 1.305"; trim to length: 1.295". | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180 | LFP | 3.5 | 664 | start load; bullet diam.: .452"; COL: 1.140"; 7,100 cup |
| 180 | LFP | 5.0 | 852 | max load; bullet diam.: .452"; COL: 1.140"; 13,700 cup |
| 200 | Cast LSWC | 3.5 | 652 | start load; COL: 1.225"; 9,200 cup |
| 200 | Cast LSWC | 5.5 | 816 | max load; COL: 1.225"; 16,100 cup |
| 230 | LRN | 3.5 | 658 | start load; bullet diam.: .452"; COL: 1.200"; 11,200 cup |
| 230 | LRN | 4.5 | 761 | max load; bullet diam.: .452"; COL: 1.200"; 15,100 cup |
| Hodgdon Data Case: Winchester; twist: 1:16"; primer: Federal 150, Large Pistol; barrel length: 5"; trim length: .893"; bullet diam.: .451" (except where otherwise specified in remarks) | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 | Cast LRNFP | 7.0 | 903 | start load; COL: 1.500"; 8,100 psi |
| 160 | Cast LRNFP | 8.5 | 1018 | max load; COL: 1.500"; 10,800 psi |
| 180 | Cast LRNFP | 6.0 | 818 | start load; COL: 1.540"; 9,400 psi |
| 180 | Cast LRNFP | 7.3 | 935 | max load; COL: 1.540"; 12,700 psi |
| 200 | Cast LRNFP | 5.5 | 706 | start load; COL: 1.600"; 8,000 psi |
| 200 | Cast LRNFP | 6.5 | 855 | max load; COL: 1.600"; 11,000 psi |
| 215 | Cast LRNFP | 5.5 | 725 | start load; COL: 1.650"; 8,100 psi |
| 215 | Cast LRNFP | 6.5 | 820 | max load; COL: 1.650"; 10,300 psi |
| 230 | Cast LRNFP | 5.5 | 685 | start load; COL: 1.580"; 9,100 psi |
| 230 | Cast LRNFP | 6.5 | 802 | max load; COL: 1.580"; 12,400 psi |
| 250 | Cast LRNFP | 4.5 | 606 | start load; COL: 1.600"; 8,800 psi |
| 250 | Cast LRNFP | 5.8 | 727 | max load; COL: 1.600"; 12,700 psi |
| Hodgdon Pistol Data Case: Winchester; barrel length: 7.25"; twist: 1:16"; trim length: 1.280"; primer: Winchester LP; bullet diam.: .452". NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 160 | Cast Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 7.0 | 903 | starting load; dia.: .452"; COL: 1.480"; 8,100 PSI |
| 160 | Cast Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 8.5 | 1,018 | maximum load; dia.: .452"; COL: 1.480"; 10,800 PSI |
| 180 | Cast Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 6.0 | 818 | starting load; dia.: .452"; COL: 1.540"; 9,400 PSI |
| 180 | Cast Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 7.3 | 935 | maximum load; dia.: .452"; COL: 1.540"; 12,700 PSI |
| 200 | Cast Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 5.5 | 706 | starting load; dia.: .452"; COL: 1.600"; 8,000 PSI |
| 200 | Cast Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 6.5 | 855 | maximum load; dia.: .452"; COL: 1.600"; 11,000 PSI |
| 215 | Cast Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 5.5 | 725 | starting load; dia.: .452"; COL: 1.640"; 8,100 PSI |
| 215 | Cast Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 6.5 | 820 | maximum load; dia.: .452" COL: 1.640"; 10,300 PSI |
| 230 | Cast Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 5.5 | 685 | starting load; dia.: .452"; COL: 1.620"; 9,100 PSI |
| 230 | Cast Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 6.5 | 802 | maximum load; dia.: .452"; COL: 1.620"; 12,400 PSI |
| 250 | Cast Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 4.5 | 606 | starting load; dia.: .452" COL: 1.650"; 8,800 PSI |
| 250 | Cast Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 5.8 | 727 | dia.: .452"; COL: 1.650"; 12,700 PSI |
| IMR Handgun Trail Boss Data case: Winchester; twist: 1:16"; barrel: 7.25"; trim: 1.280"; primer: Winchester LP; do not exceed loads listed | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 225 | Speer CAV | 5.8 | 864 | start charge |
| 225 | Speer CAV | 6.5 | 932 | maximum charge |
| Speer Reloading Manual #14 max. case length: 1.285"; trim-to length: 1.275"; max cart. OAL: 1.600"; RCBS shell holder: #20; cart. case: Winchester; primer: CCI 300; test firearm: Winchester Model 95 "Trapper"; barrel length: 16"; bullets: 225-grain Speer CAV or 230-grain Speer CM; bullets were cast in RCBS moulds; maximum loads should be used with CAUTION | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 233 | Redding/SAECO 453 WC | 6.5 | 733 | sized .454 inch; group (inches): 2.50 |
| 233 | RCBS 45-230-CM RN/FP | 6.5 | 685 | sized .454 inch; group (inches): 1.50 |
| 250 | NEI 324 RN/FP | 5.8 | 666 | sized .454 inch; group (inches): 1.75 |
| 250 | NEI 324 RN/FP | 6.0 | 661 | sized .452 inch; group (inches): 2.38 |
| 264 | Redding/SAECO 955 RN/FP | 5.5 | 633 | sized .454 inch; group (inches): .88 |
| 264 | Redding/SAECO 955 RN/FP | 5.5 | 644 | sized .452 inch; group (inches): 1.88 |
| United States Fire Arms - 4 3/4 Inch Barrel total for all 29 five-shot groups, including all fliers: 1.85 inches. All group figures are for five rounds fired with handguns mounted in a Ransom Pistol Machine Rest. Range was 25 yards. Chronograph notes are for the same five rounds taken with an Oehler Model 35P with start screen at approximately 6 feet. All handloads used Starline brass with Winchester Large Pistol primers, and all bullets were cast and lubed with SPG. Sizing diameters are as noted. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 200 | Cast #452460 | 5.8 | 873 | sugg. start load; 1.550" OAL; 10,600 cup |
| 200 | Cast #452460 | 6.5 | 934 | max load; 1.550" OAL; 13,000 cup |
| 250 | Cast #454190 | 5.2 | 762 | sugg. start load; 1.600" OAL; 11,000 cup |
| 250 | Cast #454190 | 5.8 | 813 | max load; 1.600" OAL; 12,500 cup |
| 250 | Cast #452664 | 5.3 | 757 | sugg. start load; 1.570" OAL; 10,500 cup |
| 250 | Cast #452664 | 5.9 | 815 | max load; 1.570" OAL; 13,200 cup |
| 255 | Cast #452424 | 5.2 | 796 | sugg. start load; 1.575" OAL; 11,800 cup |
| 255 | Cast #452424 | 5.8 | 833 | max load; 1.575" OAL; 13,500 cup |
| Cast Bullet Handgun Data Lyman Reloading Handbook 49th Edition cases: Winchester; trim-to length: 1.275"; primers: Winchester WLP; primer size: Large Pistol; Lyman shell holder: No. 11; cast bullets used sized to .452" dia.; firearm used: Universal Receiver & Ruger Blackhawk; barrel length: 7 1/2"; twist: 1-16"; groove dia.: .451" | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 225 | Speer CAV or 230 CM | 5.8 | 743 | start charge |
| 225 | Speer CAV or 230 CM | 6.5 | 797 | maximum charge |
| Speer Reloading Manual #14 max. case length: 1.285"; trim-to length: 1.275"; max cart. OAL: 1.600"; RCBS shell holder: #20; cart. case: Winchester; primer: CCI 300 (except where otherwise specified in remarks); test firearm: Colt Single Action Army; barrel length: 5.5"; NOTE: the 255 SWC, 225 CAV & 230 CM bullets were cast in RCBS moulds; maximum loads should be used with CAUTION | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 200 | Oregon Trail cast RNFP | 6.7 | 814 | overall loaded length (inches): 1.5845; potentially the most accurate powder with that bullet |
| 255 | Hornady lead FP | 6.0 | 740 | overall loaded length (inches): 1.580 |
| in a Ruger New Model Blackhawk (Std. Pressure 14,000 psi) Loads fired in a 5 1/2-inch barrel. Starline cases and CCI 300 primers used throughout. Temperature during testing ranged from 70 to 92 degrees Fahrenheit. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 255 | Hornady lead FP | 6.5 | 780 | |
| New Frontier Handloads All loads fired from a 4 3/4-inch barreled Colt New Frontier. Starline cases and CCI 300 primers used throughout. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 200 | Hornady SWC or L-C/T | 6.4 | 770 | |
| 200 | Hornady SWC or L-C/T | 7.1 | 839 | maximum load |
| Using 200 GR Hornady Bullets Gun: Ruger New Model (Bisley) Blackhawk; barrel length: 5 1/2 inches; case: Starline; primer: Winchester WLP; bullet diameter: .452"; COAL: 1.595"; maximum COAL: 1.600"; maximum case length: 1.285"; trim to length: 1.275"; | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 255 | Hornady FP Cowboy | 4.7 | 583 | |
| 255 | Hornady FP Cowboy | 5.2 | 635 | |
| 255 | Hornady FP Cowboy | 5.6 | 686 | maximum load |
| Using 255 GR Hornady Bullets Gun: Ruger New Model (Bisley) Blackhawk; barrel length: 5 1/2 inches; case: Starline; primer: Winchester WLP; bullet diameter: .452"; COAL: 1.575"; maximum COAL: 1.600"; maximum case length: 1.285"; trim to length: 1.275"; | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 233 | Redding/SAECO 453 WC | 6.5 | 804 | sized .454 inch; group (inches): 1.75 |
| 233 | RCBS 45-230-CM RN/FP | 6.5 | 753 | sized .454 inch; group (inches): 1.38 |
| 250 | NEI 324 RN/FP | 5.8 | 731 | sized .454 inch; group (inches): 2.75; four shots in .88 inch |
| 250 | NEI 324 RN/FP | 5.8 | 717 | sized .452 inch; group (inches): 3.50 |
| 264 | Redding/SAECO 955 RN/FP | 5.5 | 683 | sized .454 inch; group (inches): 1.75 |
| 264 | Redding/SAECO 955 RN/FP | 5.5 | 659 | sized .452 inch; group (inches): 1.50 |
| Single Action Army (7 1/2-Inch Barrel) Colt Single Action Army (Peacemaker Centennial) - 7 1/2-inch barrel. Total for all 29 groups, including all fliers: 2.17 inches. All group figures are for five rounds fired with handguns mounted in a Ransom Pistol Machine Rest. Range was 25 yards. Chronograph notes are for the same five rounds taken with an Oehler Model 35P with start screen at approximately 6 feet. All handloads used Starline brass with Winchester Large Pistol primers, and all bullets were cast and lubed with SPG. Sizing diameters are as noted. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | LRNFP | 4.0 | 684 | starting load; 9,000 cup |
| 200 | LRNFP | 5.0 | 791 | maximum load; 13,200 cup |
| 230 | LRNFP | 4.0 | 649 | starting load; 9,000 cup |
| 230 | LRNFP | 5.0 | 739 | maximum load; 13,000 cup |
| 250 | LRNFP | 3.5 | 537 | starting load; 7,300 cup |
| 250 | LRNFP | 4.8 | 685 | maximum load; 13,200 cup |
| Hodgdon Pistol Data case: Starline; barrel length: 5"; twist: 1:16"; trim length: 1.095"; primer: Winchester LP; bullet diam.: .452"; COL: 1.430"; NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 200 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 4.0 | 684 | starting load; dia.: .452"; COL: 1.430"; 9,000 CUP |
| 200 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 5.0 | 791 | maximum load; dia.: .452"; COL: 1.430"; 13,200 CUP |
| 230 | Hornady Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 4.0 | 649 | starting load; dia.: .452"; COL: 1.430"; 9,000 CUP |
| 230 | Hornady Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 5.0 | 739 | maximum load; dia.: .452"; COL: 1.430"; 13,000 CUP |
| 250 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 3.5 | 537 | starting load; dia.: .452"; COL: 1.430"; 7,300 CUP |
| 250 | Lead Round Nose Flat Point | 4.8 | 685 | maximum load; dia.: .452"; COL: 1.430"; 13,200 CUP |
| IMR Handgun Trail Boss Data case: Starline; twist: 1:16"; barrel: 5"; trim: 1.095"; primer: Winchester LP; do not exceed loads listed | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 200 | Cast #452460 | 4.6 | 803 | sugg. start load; 1.340" OAL; 10,400 cup |
| 200 | Cast #452460 | 5.2 | 866 | max load; 1.340" OAL; 13,200 cup |
| 250 | Cast #454190 | 4.3 | 708 | sugg. start load; 1.390" OAL; 10,500 cup |
| 250 | Cast #454190 | 4.8 | 758 | max load; 1.390" OAL; 13,500 cup |
| 250 | Cast #452664 | 4.5 | 692 | sugg. start load; 1.390" OAL; 8,800 cup |
| 250 | Cast #452664 | 5.0 | 755 | max load; 1.390" OAL; 12,200 cup |
| 255 | Cast #452424 | 4.2 | 688 | sugg. start load; 1.460" OAL; 7,300 cup |
| 255 | Cast #452424 | 4.7 | 755 | max load; 1.460" OAL; 10,900 cup |
| Lyman Reloading Handbook 49th Edition cases: Starline; trim-to length: 1.095"; primers: Winchester WLP; primer size: Large Pistol; Lyman shell holder: No. 14B; cast bullets used sized to .452" dia.; firearm used: Universal Receiver; barrel length: 7 1/2"; twist: 1-16"; groove dia.: .451" | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 225 | Speer CAV | 4.2 | 638 | start charge |
| 225 | Speer CAV | 4.6 | 702 | maximum charge |
| Speer Reloading Manual #14 Cowboy Action Shooting Data; max. case length: 1.090"; trim-to length: 1.080"; max cart. OAL: 1.430"; RCBS shell holder: #35; cart. case: Starline; primer: CCI 300; test firearm: Colt Single Action Army; barrel length: 5.5"; a 230-GR Speer CM can also be used for these loads; NOTE: these bullets were cast in RCBS moulds; maximum loads should be used with CAUTION | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 | MEI LRNFP | 6.7 | 862 | start load; bullet diam.: .452"; COL: 1.680"; 14,800 cup |
| 250 | MEI LRNFP | 9.0 | 1011 | max load; bullet diam.: .452"; COL: 1.680"; 19,300 cup |
| 265 | Cast Performance LFP GC | 7.0 | 836 | start load; bullet diam.: .452"; COL: 1.700"; 18,800 cup |
| 265 | Cast Performance LFP GC | 9.0 | 984 | max load; bullet diam.: .452"; COL: 1.700"; 27,100 cup |
| 300 | Cast Performance LFN GC | 6.5 | 767 | start load; bullet diam.: .452"; COL: 1.800"; 14,900 cup |
| 300 | Cast Performance LFN GC | 8.0 | 865 | max load; bullet diam.: .452"; COL: 1.800"; 23,900 cup |
| 325 | Cast Performance LFN PB | 5.0 | 636 | start load; bullet diam.: .452"; COL: 1.760"; 13,600 cup |
| 325 | Cast Performance LFN PB | 7.0 | 798 | max load; bullet diam.: .452"; COL: 1.760"; 23,700 cup |
| 335 | Cast Performance LFN GC | 4.8 | 618 | start load; bullet diam.: .452"; COL: 1.770"; 15,500 cup |
| 335 | Cast Performance LFN GC | 6.8 | 778 | start load; bullet diam.: .452"; COL: 1.770"; 25,600 cup |
| 360 | Cast Performance LFN GC | 5.0 | 615 | start load; bullet diam.: .452"; COL: 1.760"; 18,000 cup |
| 360 | Cast Performance LFN GC | 6.0 | 699 | max load; bullet diam.: .452"; COL: 1.760"; 27,300 cup |
| 395 | Cast Performance LFN GC | 4.0 | 519 | start load; bullet diam.: .452"; COL: 1.770"; 19,200 cup |
| 395 | Cast Performance LFN GC | 5.0 | 607 | max load; bullet diam.: .452"; COL: 1.770"; 23,600 cup |
| Hodgdon Pistol Data Case: Freedom Arms; twist: 1:24"; primer: Winchester SR; barrel length: 9.375"; trim length: 1.380". NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 270 | Speer SAA | 9.0 | 977 | start charge; case: Starline |
| 270 | Speer SAA | 11.0 | 1098 | maximum charge; compressed load; case: Starline |
| Reduced Recoil Loads Speer Reloading Manual #14 max. case length: 1.383"; trim-to length: 1.373"; max cart. OAL: 1.765"; RCBS shell holder: #20; cart. case: Winchester and Starline; primer: CCI 400; test firearm: Freedom Arms; barrel length: 7.5"; NOTE: The 270 grain SAA bullets were cast in RCBS moulds; use maximum loads with CAUTION | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 325 | Cast Performance Bullets LFN PB | 7.0 | 734 | starting load; dia.: .452"; COL: 2.200"; 16,500 psi |
| 325 | Cast Performance Bullets LFN PB | 11.0 | 914 | maximum load; dia.: .452"; COL: 2.200"; 20,400 psi |
| 335 | Cast Performance Bullets WLN GC | 7.0 | 726 | starting load; dia.: .452"; COL: 2.180"; 17,700 psi |
| 335 | Cast Performance Bullets WLN GC | 10.0 | 887 | maximum load; dia.: .452"; COL: 2.180"; 22,200 psi |
| 360 | Cast Performance Bullets WLN GC | 7.0 | 712 | starting load; dia.: .452"; COL: 2.190"; 19,600 psi |
| 360 | Cast Performance Bullets WLN GC | 9.0 | 827 | maximum load; dia.: .452"; COL: 2.190"; 24,200 psi |
| 395 | Cast Performance Bullets WLN GC | 7.0 | 695 | starting load; dia.: .452"; COL: 2.185"; 21,100 psi |
| 395 | Cast Performance Bullets WLN GC | 8.0 | 754 | maximum load; dia.: .452"; COL: 2.185"; 24,000 psi |
| Hodgdon Pistol Data case: Starline; bbl: 10.743"; PR: Winchester LRM; twist: 1:20"; trim: 1.790" - This data was developed with Starline Brass which was designed for use with large rifle type primers. Some brands of brass were designed solely for use with large pistol primers. Check with the manufacturer of the brass for correct primer usage. Rifle primers used in a pistol primer pocket cannot be seated sufficiently deep to be below flush with the casehead, which could result in sympathetic ignition of other rounds in the cylinder during recoil. Such use may result in damage to the firearm and/or result in injury or death of the shooter and/or bystander. Never exceed loads listed. | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 255 | Cast #452490 gas check | 9.0 | 951 | sugg. start load; 2.180" OAL; 15,400 psi |
| 255 | Cast #452490 gas check | 16.0 | 1186 | max load; compressed powder charge; 2.180" OAL; 20,500 psi; potentially most accurate load |
| 325 | Cast #452651 gas check | 8.2 | 824 | sugg. start load; 2.180" OAL; 16,300 cup; potentially most accurate load |
| 325 | Cast #452651 gas check | 11.0 | 988 | max load; 2.180" OAL; 26,500 cup |
| Lyman Reloading Handbook 49th Edition cases: Starline; trim-to length: 1.790"; primers: Winchester WLRM; primer size: Large Rifle, Magnum; Lyman shell holder: No. 7; cast bullets used sized to .452" dia.; firearm used: Universal Receiver; barrel length: 10"; twist: 1-20"; groove dia.: .451" | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 255 | Cast #452490 gas check | 9.0 | 1003 | sugg. start load; 2.180" OAL |
| 255 | Cast #452490 gas check | 16.0 | 1164 | max load; compressed powder charge; 2.180" OAL; potentially most accurate load |
| 325 | Cast #452651 gas check | 8.2 | 842 | sugg. start load; 2.180" OAL; potentially most accurate load |
| 325 | Cast #452651 gas check | 11.0 | 961 | max load; 2.180" OAL |
| in a T/C Contender & Encore (Lyman Reloading Manual 49th Edition) This data was developed for use in the T/C Contender and Encore handguns. It can also be used in other single shot or bolt-action handguns such as the Remington XP-100 and Savage Striker. Do not use these loads in any other type of handgun. Cases: Starline; trim-to length: 1.790"; primers: Winchester WLRM; primer size: Large Rifle, Magnum; Lyman shell holder: No. 7; cast bullets used sized to .452" dia.; firearm used: Thompson/Center Encore; barrel length: 15"; twist: 1-20"; groove dia.: .451" | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 370 | CPB LFP | 6.0 | 661 | start load; COL: 1.770"; 16,000 psi |
| 370 | CPB LFP | 8.5 | 824 | max load; COL: 1.770"; 27,500 psi |
| 405 | CPB LFP GC | 5.5 | 603 | start load; COL: 1.745"; 19,000 psi |
| 405 | CPB LFP GC | 7.5 | 732 | max load; COL: 1.745"; 29,600 psi |
| Hodgdon Pistol Data Case: Hornady; twist: 1:20"; primer: Winchester LP; barrel length: 8"; trim length: 1.390"; bullet diam.: .475"; NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 355 | Beartooth Bullets LFN GC | 5.0 | 621 | start load; bullet diam.: .476"; COL: 1.630"; 16,700 psi |
| 355 | Beartooth Bullets LFN GC | 6.5 | 740 | max load; bullet diam.: .476"; COL: 1.630"; 22,700 psi |
| 370 | Cast Performance Bullets LFP | 4.5 | 597 | start load; COL: 1.640"; 16,000 psi |
| 370 | Cast Performance Bullets LFP | 5.7 | 689 | max load; COL: 1.640"; 20,900 psi |
| 405 | Cast Performance Bullets (w/GCK) | 3.5 | 469 | start load; COL: 1.620"; 15,200 psi |
| 405 | Cast Performance Bullets (w/GCK) | 5.5 | 645 | max load; COL: 1.620"; 25,700 psi |
| 420 | Beartooth Bullets LFN GC | 3.5 | 467 | start load; bullet diam.: .476"; COL: 1.640"; 16,200 psi |
| 420 | Beartooth Bullets LFN GC | 5.0 | 597 | max load; bullet diam.: .476"; COL: 1.640"; 24,300 psi |
| Hodgdon Data Case: Hornady; twist: 1:18"; primer: Winchester LP; barrel length: 7 1/2"; trim length: 1.275"; bullet diam.: .475" (except where otherwise specified in remarks). NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 410 | LFP | 8.5 | 752 | start load; 15,400 psi |
| 410 | LFP | 10.0 | 815 | max load; 17,400 psi |
| 425 | LFP (w/GCK) | 7.5 | 664 | start load; 13,100 psi |
| 425 | LFP (w/GCK) | 9.5 | 768 | max load; 16,400 psi |
| 450 | MT. BAL LWSC | 9.2 | 759 | start load; bullet diam.: .512"; 19,700 psi; COL: 1.840" |
| 450 | MT. BAL LWSC | 10.0 | 800 | max load; bullet diam.: .512"; 25,000 psi; COL: 1.840" |
| 468 | LFP | 7.3 | 640 | start load; 14,400 psi |
| 468 | LFP | 9.2 | 730 | max load; 18,100 psi |
| Hodgdon Pistol Data Case: Starline; twist: 1:20"; primer: CCI 350; barrel length: 8"; trim length: 1.400"; bullet diam.: .511" (except where otherwise specified in remarks); COL: 1.800" (except where otherwise specified in remarks); NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 370 | Cast Performance Bullets LGC | 8.0 | 746 | start load; COL: 2.020"; 13,500 psi |
| 370 | Cast Performance Bullets LGC | 12.0 | 926 | max load; COL: 2.020"; 19,000 psi |
| 440 | Cast Performance Bullet LGC | 7.0 | 643 | start load; COL: 2.025"; 14,600 psi |
| 440 | Cast Performance Bullet LGC | 10.0 | 799 | max load; COL: 2.025"; 21,200 psi |
| Hodgdon Pistol Data case: Starline; twist: 1:18"; barrel: 10"; trim: 1.615"; primer: Winchester LR; dia: .500"; NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 | Hornady XTP | 7.0 | 624 | starting load; COL: 1.740"; 20,700 PSI |
| 350 | Hornady XTP | 10.0 | 831 | maximum load; COL: 1.740"; 26,700 PSI |
| 370 | Cast Performance Bullet LGC | 7.0 | 698 | starting load; COL: 1.740"; 19,100 PSI |
| 370 | Cast Performance Bullet LGC | 10.0 | 859 | maximum load; COL: 1.740"; 23,800 PSI |
| 400 | Cast Performance Bullet LGC | 8.0 | 738 | starting load; COL: 1.750"; 23,200 PSI |
| 400 | Cast Performance Bullet LGC | 10.0 | 842 | maximum load; COL: 1.750"; 28,000 PSI |
| 440 | Cast Performance Bullet LGC | 6.0 | 600 | starting load; COL: 1.740"; 20,100 PSI |
| 440 | Cast Performance Bullet LGC | 8.0 | 717 | maximum load; COL: 1.740"; 24,800 PSI |
| Hodgdon Pistol Data case: Freedom Arms; barrel length: 9"; twist: 1:20"; trim length: 1.360"; primer: Federal 210; bullet diam: .500"; NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 370 | Oregon Trail GC | 10.0 | 818 | 3 shots/20 yds: 1" |
| 370 | Cast Performance Bullet Co. GC | 10.0 | 818 | 3 shots/20 yds: 1 1/2" |
| 400 | Cast Performance Bullet Co. GC | 10.0 | 813 | 3 shots/20 yds: 1 1/8" |
| in a Freedom Arms 83 4 3/4-Inch Freedom Arms Model 83 4 3/4" (John Taffin Tests) | |||||
| Wt. | Bullet | Charge | Velocity (FPS) | Remarks | |
| 370 | Oregon Trail GC | 10.0 | 851 | 3 shots/25 yds: 1" |
| 370 | Cast Performance Bullet Co. GC | 10.0 | 851 | 3 shots/25 yds: 1 1/4" |
| 400 | Cast Performance Bullet Co. GC | 10.0 | 846 | 3 shots/25 yds: 5/8" |
| in a Freedom Arms 83 7 1/2-Inch Freedom Arms Model 83 7 1/2"; 4X Leupold (John Taffin Tests) | |||||
