Loads for S&W Model 25 45 Colt

Barmcd said:

I wish you could find trail boss

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Yeah, there's that. I do still have a small stash of the stuff, and have done some research on Unique as another alternative. Have a bunch of .45 Colts, and really don't need hot loads for my own entertainment.
The Trailboss shortage is a mystery; thought it was a big seller with the CASS folks.
Moon

CoalCrackerAl said:

I mark my casings with a black marker for my Rossi 45 Colt.

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A good idea, though the possibility of a mixup would worry me. I've some weaker .45 Colts that probably wouldn't like a hot load; a Schofield in particular.
As long as I don't mix .44s and .45s, I'm good.
Moon

I have my 44's in a plastic blue ammo box. The 45 c go in a red one. There is days i'll take my SBH and 25-5 out together. Big bore day i call it.

Barmcd said:

Where? I’d sure like to use it.

This manual doesn’t seem to mention pressure where the load data is.

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That’s a Hornady manual

Targa said:

Hodgon manuals list the pressure for starting and max load Data

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That's what I use for my Colt New Service -- starting loads in the "Ruger Only" section.

Yes Hornady does not show pressures. I like Lyman manuals they do mostly. Also Lee does where they can.

The nice thing about the Hodgdon manual is it’s a periodical. You can track changes in loads as components change and you are assured any flaws are corrected quickly.