Reloading "458 3.25 in."
I have a Ruger #1 in "458 3.25 in.". I assume this gun started out as a 45/70 and later had the chamber lengthend to 3.25 inches (or a modern 45/120 Sharps if you prefer).
I have been told that I can reload using 458 Lott data but I would like to hear what the experts have to say about this.
I have been using 50.0 grs. H322 with a 300 gr. Hornady for a "plinking" load. Seems to be accurate and not too uncomfotable to shoot.
I have also used 55.0 grs. IMR 3031 with the Hornady 500 gr. Anything much less than 55.0 grs. results in some very unpleasant hangfires.
I have seen some 458 Lott data using from 72 to 77 grs. of IMR 3031 with 500 gr. Hornadys. What do you think about this ?
Even if it is safe I don't expect to shoot a lot of these kind of loads (when I was much younger I felt that the harder a gun kicked the better it was - now that I'm much older I no longer enjoy getting kicked around so much) but I would like to try a few full power loads just to see what they are like.
Any information or comments would be greatly appreciated.
I have been told that I can reload using 458 Lott data but I would like to hear what the experts have to say about this.
I have been using 50.0 grs. H322 with a 300 gr. Hornady for a "plinking" load. Seems to be accurate and not too uncomfotable to shoot.
I have also used 55.0 grs. IMR 3031 with the Hornady 500 gr. Anything much less than 55.0 grs. results in some very unpleasant hangfires.
I have seen some 458 Lott data using from 72 to 77 grs. of IMR 3031 with 500 gr. Hornadys. What do you think about this ?
Even if it is safe I don't expect to shoot a lot of these kind of loads (when I was much younger I felt that the harder a gun kicked the better it was - now that I'm much older I no longer enjoy getting kicked around so much) but I would like to try a few full power loads just to see what they are like.
Any information or comments would be greatly appreciated.
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Looked in my best book, Ken Waters' "Pet Loads" and he had only Three loads listed: Remember to verify these for yourself, as I may have made an error, or maybe the Publisher, etc. - here is what Ken had on Page 772, Top Right -
400 gr. Ohaus Cast Lead Bullet - Die # 45405F, 35.0 gr IMR 4198, Include Tissue Paper over-powder wad.
515 Ohaus Cast Lead Bullet - Die # 45500R, 60.0 gr. H 4831, Tissue Paper Wad.
400 gr. Speer JSP, 67.0 gr. 4064, Bullet seated to REAR Cannelure.
Remember, Reduce loads by 10% for starting, Check your Gear for accuracy, substitutions are "Unknown Lands" and if you decide to use what I have posted here, you agree to Indemnify and Hold Harmless all who Breathe Air, Myself, My Heirs and Assigns, All Powder Manufacturers, Bullet Manufacturers, Steel Manufacturers, And Him Whom Made All Things.
I encourage you to purchase the book, and read and understand all Ken's methods of Measure, and his reasoning about what constitutes a MAXIMUM Load.
Hope this gives you a good starting point.0
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