BHN question - 45 colt

joes

December 09, 2009 16:27

I am preparing to load for a single shot ( break open) 20 inch barrel
45 long colt in a H & R buffalo classic. I know I can safely shoot +p loads. I was hoping to shoot 250 grain lead. My questions are:
1) what BHN should I look for
2) would shooting a jacketed bullet be a better hunting choice for medium size game in the speed I am hoping to achieve - 1,300 to 1,400 fps
Thank you, Joe.

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  bpost

  December 09, 2009 16:56

  Wheel weights with a good lube are good up to about 2,000 FPS. The important thing is to make sure you size the bullets for your bore, .001 over grove diameter is a good place to start.

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  Rocky Raab

  December 10, 2009 04:28

  I agree. I find that above about 1200 fps, a gas check becomes necessary. If you are buying cast bullets, you are pretty much out of luck with choosing a BHN - or having a gas check, either. Only a few small-shop makers sell GC bullets.
  
  If you cast, Lee makes a great bullet mould for that round. It's their 452-255-RF. That's a plain base, but if you use their Liquid Alox tumble lube, it doesn't lead in my barrels.
  
  Or, there's always jacketed.

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