Reeder Custom Guns - My 300 gr. .45 Load averages 1150 or so.

Jim Taylor
My 300 gr. .45 Load averages 1150 or so.
Friday, June 27, 2025, 15:37

18.5 gr. 2400 ... standard primer .. using bullet #457191

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I don't neck expand. I use a tapered rod to just flare the lips of the case enough to start the bullet. Extra case tension helps stop bullets from pulling the crimp.

I have a 300 gr. .45 Colt Ruger load to do. - WB, 2025-06-27, 15:08
- I shoot a 310 grain - Randy Barnett, 2025-06-27, 17:17
- My 300 gr. .45 Load averages 1150 or so. - Jim Taylor, 2025-06-27, 15:37
  - This is actually the .45 Paradox loading. - WB, 2025-06-27, 16:13
    - If you've never read it.... - Kevin T, 2025-06-27, 19:15
      - Great article as long as you remember . . . - ORG, 2025-06-28, 06:17
        I decided not to use 4227 or AA1680 . - WB, 2025-06-28, 15:53
      - Yes, that’s a great article, classic. - WB, 2025-06-27, 20:27
        This gun is a modified .44. All steel with - WB, 2025-06-28, 06:31