Great video -- I've found that I need to avoid tapping on the powder dispenser when dumping a scoop back in on my Dillon XL750. It seems that any time I rap on it hard enough -- the next charge comes out over, and the one after that, under. It settles in if I don't tap on it -- H335 will meter to the exact decimal again & again (e.g. 24.00 gn).
Thanks for the great video, the only things I do a little different are, I use a spray lube on my cases before I resize them, it makes things easier, and I also try to find at least two sources of load data, because I had a typo in one of my manuals a few years back. The Lee manual is definitely the best go to for reloading data though.
Good comment I always usually use spray lube but this was new brass. I also have multiple books, you might enjoy this video. ua-cam.com/video/AcIcgDnuEoo/v-deo.html
Used 4227 22plus grains for my Marlin rifle in colt 45. Gives a little more kick than the factory load cowboy ammos....how much do you load for your rifles? Thanks for this video...
Just the video I was looking for, Thanks. I don’t prime using my press, I use a hand priming tool, to much of a chance of dropping a primer by putting them in one at a time. Love the video no shakey camera or weird music. You forgot one important step, cleaning the primer pocket
Lol JH i did not forget to clean the primer pocket if I can see threw the hole of handgun brass I don't bother cleaning you don't need to every time. When I load my precision .308 I always clean pockets.
Always enjoy your videos. I reload 45 Colt with several powders. Unique, or W231 (8 gr) for my open top pistol (1851 clone). H110 (20 gr) for my rifle (24" 1892 clone). I've never used IMR 4227, but I see that it's close to H110 on the burn rate table, so I'm curious to see what kind of bullet speed you get with your pistol. It's always good to have powder options, especially now.
Big Ed, your reloading videos are great. You have a great delivery of the content and always get the information across and keep it interesting. I have watched them all many times and will continue so keep making videos for everyone to enjoy. I recently picked up a .45 Colt so will be reloading for it. I live in northern Vermont so it's great to see you get to visit now and then. What part of the state do you usually spend time in? Thanks again. I'll be waiting for all the new content.... Keep it coming!!!!!!!
Thank you for the great comment. I'm a huge snowboarder and Killington is my main Mountain, but I visit a few others every year, Sugar Bush, Stowe, Okemo, Stratton and Sunday River to name a few. Most of my video's are in the surrounding Killington area's. Also my long range .308 stuff is in Brandon VT.
What manual are you using I purchased a 454 casull a few months ago but plan on shooting a bunch of 45 colts through it. I’m in the same boat for finding the powder I want but I have quite a few pounds of imr4227. I’ve tried to find some load data using that powder and am having trouble finding data. Also do you know what kind of velocities your seeing with this load. I’m gonna load some hot 45 colts with h110 but also want some pleasant loads for some fun.
I got one of those Pietta New Army Target .44 n bought the conversion cylinder to shoot .45 ammo. Thing is i ordered .45 long colt ammo that r supposed to be pure lead but they sent me the jacketed type ammo. My question is can the jackets be removed from the lead bullet then reinserted into the casings??? Kind of a stupid question n probably better just to re order the right ones (not that i ordered the wrong ones - just got sent the wrong ones). Any input would be appreciated 👍
Thanks for this, there's a lot of good info. I picked up a Henry Big Boy steel receiver carbine in 45 Colt, and I'm tired of overpaying for ammo, when I can even find it. So I'm going to take up reloading. Carefully. I have the Lyman manual. Wondering if different manuals show different preferences, or if they stay pretty true to one standard line.
I have a question I have just had to Pop out all of my hot loaded 200 grain bullets for my colt revolver. I'm thinking about reloading those 200 grain bullets but don't know what recipe I can do with Unique to load all of those 200 grain bullets?? Have any ideas? I'd like to do some cowboy loads with them.
Also when pushing "Ruger" loads remember the brass is the weak link as they were never intended to be pushed that hard. The safe bet is to use STARLINE brass as their .45 Colt brass has been tested to .44 Magnum pressures in gun systems suitable for such loads.
Wasn't 45 colt brass used to develop the 454 Casull? Heard the only reason they lengthened the brass on the Casull was so they didn't accidentally blow up 45 colts.
Can I use Freedom Ammunition .45 Long Colt in a 1860 army conversion cylinder? I’m buying from gun auction but they didn’t mention how much or what kind of powder is in it. Just saying that it’s perfect for cowboy action shooting.
Hey Big ED I have a question I have a 45 colt BlackHawk old style revolver and I have been reloading it with a 200 grain bullet with a large magnum primer and 21 grains of H110 is that going to ruin my revolver??
@@biged7175 I was just a little nervous because of the 200 grain bullet and the formula I was using for there is no formula in Spears or any other book I've looked through to try and find that exact recipe
4227 is great for long barrel or rifle length 45 colt loads . Not my first Choice for pistol loads. Will work and with the right bullet weight and type will work well.
The bullet seating die should turned down to touch the brass case no bullet turn the die out 1 to 2 full turns and lock it down then use the seating stem to seat the bullet to oal. After you seat them all turn the seating stem out turn the die down to touch brass again and adjust down in 1/4 turns till proper crimp is achieved.
Rossi 1892 lever action is very strong. Rossi circuit judge is not 14000 psi cowboy loads or 410 shotshell only. No ruger sigle action tier 3 loads. Will blow the judge.
I have over 20lbs of Unique and a bunch of black powder and substitute I've had for years. I just picked up my first .45 Colt SAA and it's a new round so that means buying brass. My problem is that I can't find primers, cases, bullets or even molds. I just got a box of HSM anemic cowboy action loads, but I can't complain because finally after owning a gun for 4 months with no ammo I get to shoot it. These panic buying idiots are really annoying me. Most of them don't even know what they're buying; they're just buying everything in sight. It means deals 3 years from now when they're tired of unopened packages sitting in their closet but for right now I can't even complete one round.
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I'm new to reloading and this is great information. Thank you for the video.
Glad it's helped Jerry.
Great video. I’ve been looking at getting a Henry big boy in 45 colt and wanted to get into reloading so this was a very educational video. Cheers.
Glad I could help Curtis, I also own a Henry Big Boy and have made a few video's with it.
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Thank you, for the video! I was give a couple pounds of IMR 4227 and was trying to find some different ways to use it.
Great video -- I've found that I need to avoid tapping on the powder dispenser when dumping a scoop back in on my Dillon XL750. It seems that any time I rap on it hard enough -- the next charge comes out over, and the one after that, under. It settles in if I don't tap on it -- H335 will meter to the exact decimal again & again (e.g. 24.00 gn).
Hello ik wil voor me rossi Puma 92 zwaare lading maken met hogdon h110 en hornady XPT punt van 250g heb je tips
Thanks for the great video, the only things I do a little different are, I use a spray lube on my cases before I resize them, it makes things easier, and I also try to find at least two sources of load data, because I had a typo in one of my manuals a few years back. The Lee manual is definitely the best go to for reloading data though.
Good comment I always usually use spray lube but this was new brass. I also have multiple books, you might enjoy this video.
ua-cam.com/video/AcIcgDnuEoo/v-deo.html
Used 4227 22plus grains for my Marlin rifle in colt 45. Gives a little more kick than the factory load cowboy ammos....how much do you load for your rifles? Thanks for this video...
Just the video I was looking for, Thanks. I don’t prime using my press, I use a hand priming tool, to much of a chance of dropping a primer by putting them in one at a time. Love the video no shakey camera or weird music.
You forgot one important step, cleaning the primer pocket
Lol JH i did not forget to clean the primer pocket if I can see threw the hole of handgun brass I don't bother cleaning you don't need to every time. When I load my precision .308 I always clean pockets.
Always enjoy your videos. I reload 45 Colt with several powders. Unique, or W231 (8 gr) for my open top pistol (1851 clone). H110 (20 gr) for my rifle (24" 1892 clone). I've never used IMR 4227, but I see that it's close to H110 on the burn rate table, so I'm curious to see what kind of bullet speed you get with your pistol. It's always good to have powder options, especially now.
Bruce these rounds are very pleasant to shoot I usually don't chrono these mild calibers buy I could. I'll pull out the chrono for .357 and .44 Mags.
Big Ed, your reloading videos are great. You have a great delivery of the content and always get the information across and keep it interesting. I have watched them all many times and will continue so keep making videos for everyone to enjoy.
I recently picked up a .45 Colt so will be reloading for it. I live in northern Vermont so it's great to see you get to visit now and then. What part of the state do you usually spend time in?
Thanks again. I'll be waiting for all the new content.... Keep it coming!!!!!!!
Thank you for the great comment. I'm a huge snowboarder and Killington is my main Mountain, but I visit a few others every year, Sugar Bush, Stowe, Okemo, Stratton and Sunday River to name a few. Most of my video's are in the surrounding Killington area's. Also my long range .308 stuff is in Brandon VT.
You might also enjoy this video.
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What manual are you using I purchased a 454 casull a few months ago but plan on shooting a bunch of 45 colts through it. I’m in the same boat for finding the powder I want but I have quite a few pounds of imr4227. I’ve tried to find some load data using that powder and am having trouble finding data. Also do you know what kind of velocities your seeing with this load. I’m gonna load some hot 45 colts with h110 but also want some pleasant loads for some fun.
When I load light fun loads I don't care or measure velocities. H110 sounds cool for 454 I'd look at .44 Mag loads with H110
I got one of those Pietta New Army Target .44 n bought the conversion cylinder to shoot .45 ammo. Thing is i ordered .45 long colt ammo that r supposed to be pure lead but they sent me the jacketed type ammo. My question is can the jackets be removed from the lead bullet then reinserted into the casings??? Kind of a stupid question n probably better just to re order the right ones (not that i ordered the wrong ones - just got sent the wrong ones). Any input would be appreciated 👍
I would never attempt to remove jackets from bullets and try and fire them, just buy new ones.
Thanks for this, there's a lot of good info. I picked up a Henry Big Boy steel receiver carbine in 45 Colt, and I'm tired of overpaying for ammo, when I can even find it. So I'm going to take up reloading. Carefully. I have the Lyman manual. Wondering if different manuals show different preferences, or if they stay pretty true to one standard line.
Yes Bob they do look at my reloading video's i'll share the link. Reloading books why i use them.
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@@biged7175 Started watching, that’s awesome. Appreciate the feedback. Can’t wait to watch it all
I have a question I have just had to Pop out all of my hot loaded 200 grain bullets for my colt revolver. I'm thinking about reloading those 200 grain bullets but don't know what recipe I can do with Unique to load all of those 200 grain bullets?? Have any ideas? I'd like to do some cowboy loads with them.
You need to invest in reloading manuals, I think a good starting load would be 7 grains of unique.
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Also when pushing "Ruger" loads remember the brass is the weak link as they were never intended to be pushed that hard. The safe bet is to use STARLINE brass as their .45 Colt brass has been tested to .44 Magnum pressures in gun systems suitable for such loads.
Sterling is pretty much the only brass I'll buy, love it.
Starline
Starline is the bee's knees.
@@PalmettoNDN Most brass I buy is Starline.
Wasn't 45 colt brass used to develop the 454 Casull? Heard the only reason they lengthened the brass on the Casull was so they didn't accidentally blow up 45 colts.
Great video and quality. Kudos
Thank you Cody check out my newest video tomorrow at 10am EST. It's a good one and shoots 45 Colt
Great to watch sir. Thankyou very much. One question. Would you want to use a wad if the powder charge calls for just 8gr?
You could but not necessary.
Can I use Freedom Ammunition .45 Long Colt in a 1860 army conversion cylinder? I’m buying from gun auction but they didn’t mention how much or what kind of powder is in it. Just saying that it’s perfect for cowboy action shooting.
As long as its no faster than 900 FPS it should be fine.
Hey Big ED I have a question I have a 45 colt BlackHawk old style revolver and I have been reloading it with a 200 grain bullet with a large magnum primer and 21 grains of H110 is that going to ruin my revolver??
I would say that's on the light side of a .44 Mag being it's the same guns as a .45 colt you'll be fine, it's a Ruger.
@@biged7175 I was just a little nervous because of the 200 grain bullet and the formula I was using for there is no formula in Spears or any other book I've looked through to try and find that exact recipe
Will these rounds be compatible for lever guns??
They sure will be.
very informative thanks very much
4227 is great for long barrel or rifle length 45 colt loads . Not my first Choice for pistol loads. Will work and with the right bullet weight and type will work well.
I hear ya, I'm just looking for some fun plinking 45 LC rounds 4227 was also the only powder I could find.
The bullet seating die should turned down to touch the brass case no bullet turn the die out 1 to 2 full turns and lock it down then use the seating stem to seat the bullet to oal. After you seat them all turn the seating stem out turn the die down to touch brass again and adjust down in 1/4 turns till proper crimp is achieved.
Well explained.
Thx a bunch!
A year later from the posting of this video, I am surprised to see that Midway and other outlets are out of stock on .45 Long Colt brass.
With the rise of lever guns and also S&W 460's I can imagine increased demand.
Would this load work in a Rossi circuit judge
It absolutely will you can even load it hotter for the Rossi.
Rossi 1892 lever action is very strong. Rossi circuit judge is not 14000 psi cowboy loads or 410 shotshell only. No ruger sigle action tier 3 loads. Will blow the judge.
@@Wildturkeey I've heard that I would not compare Rossi to Ruger lol
Tthe primers are in a very precarious spot, then you get to play primer pick up.
I have over 20lbs of Unique and a bunch of black powder and substitute I've had for years. I just picked up my first .45 Colt SAA and it's a new round so that means buying brass. My problem is that I can't find primers, cases, bullets or even molds. I just got a box of HSM anemic cowboy action loads, but I can't complain because finally after owning a gun for 4 months with no ammo I get to shoot it. These panic buying idiots are really annoying me. Most of them don't even know what they're buying; they're just buying everything in sight. It means deals 3 years from now when they're tired of unopened packages sitting in their closet but for right now I can't even complete one round.
I hear you and agree. If you search hard you'll fine brass a projectiles, primers forget it.
What happened brother I thought you used to use one shot Lube
Lol I still do since this brass was new I skipped it, its also nickel plated.
I prefer brass, especially in autos. Less chance of splitting when they get some use in them.
@@PalmettoNDN I only reload brass....... I've only ever bought steel cased 7.62 for my AK and Mosin would never buy aluminum.
STOP with the GOAHEAD. NO ONE Goes backwards, and it makes you sound like you just like to hear yourself talk. JEEEZE!
What happened to Big Ed, I have not seen a video in a year???
I've got a couple cooking gotta get them finished.
@@biged7175 Thanks Ed, I was getting kinda worried about you... hope all is well
@@jayhogan1166 it is Jay girlfriend moved in a little over a year ago also busier at work but I'll a couple out in the next month.