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Since you already have Accurate #2, I'd start with it. I also like W231 and Red Dot in the 45 Colt. Biggest disadvantage with the 45 Colt is case fill. Accidental multiple charges are a definite danger that needs to be checked carefully during the loading process. The large case will hold a...

Many times, when Lee Factory Crimp Dies are discussed, there is a potential for confusion since Lee makes two styles of Factory Crimp Die. The original style is the Factory Crimp Die (FCD) that places a segmented factory style crimp at the case mouth. This die is available for most rifle...

On occasions where my revolver loads didn't fit into the cylinder, it was due to the bullet seated crooked, excessive crimping creating a case bulge, or failure to fully size the case. The standard Lee Factory Crimp Die (FCD) addresses none of those issues. The Lee Carbide Factory Crimp Die...

Or perhaps fired in a 222 Rem Mag or one of the larger bore 223 based wildcats.

Same press. The Supreme/IV is the current iteration of the Rock Chucker press. My Rock Chucker with RC IV cast into the frame came in a box marked Rock Chucker Supreme.

I do business with whomever I wish for whatever reasons I prefer. Not sure that priviledge should be denied to businesses.

I have a Pro Shot bore guide much like the Tipton model. The fittings are too large for the smaller diameter 22 actions. It might be possible to modify the parts for some bolt action 22 rifles.

I consider the Sierras more fragile than the Interlock. So I generally prefer the Interlock for more predictable performance under a variety of conditions. However I had a rifle that didn't shoot Interlocks well, but shot OK with Sierras. My son got his deer with the Sierra at about 100...

Note the following statement regarding the data: Here are some examples, the first round the barrel is pointed down when cocking the gun vs the other five shots in which the barrel is pointed up.

Not completely off topic. The OPs first question was a general one about using lubed lead instead of coated in revolver rounds. I've loaded thousands of coated bullets in 357, 41, 44, and 45 revolver rounds using methods and tools I use for plated, jacketed, and lubed cast bullets. My coated...

Was using Lyman M style expander.

Here is an example of what led me away from coated bullets. https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/am-i-pushing-coated-bullets-too-fast.916248/post-12597614

The coated bullets from three different commercial sources have measured about .001" to.002" over the size of jacketed bullets. All were bevel base style. Most seated without scraping the coating, but too many lost a portion of their coating. When using bevel base bullets I'm not going to...

After seeing how easily the coating (even Hitek) scrapes off the bullets, even during seating, and cleaning lead out of barrels, I've started moving away from them. I consider standard cast with a good lube every bit as good as coated. And I consider the slightly higher cost of plated as a...

With a light load I was using, I had cycling problems when switching to SPP from LPP. I don't recall any of the specifics of the load now, but I increased the charge slightly to achieve reliable cycling with SPPs. It likely depends on the powder and primers being used. My procedure for...

OAL length is often the issue. But I've also had chambering issues with .452" diameter bullets in the 45 Auto that were NOT due to OAL. .452" diameter bullets can cause excessive case bulge, especially if not perfectly centered during seating. And it's often more of an issue with certain...

After making similar mistakes myself, I now tend to carefully choose what I take to the range at the same time. For example, I no longer take 44 Mag and 45 Colt revolvers together.

X-Treme has reloading data for a 200gr HP with a similar bullet profile. For the 45 Auto, they list an OAL of 1.23". But it sounds like your chamber is shorter than what X-Treme was using, so you may not be able to go much longer. Download X-Treme Reloading Manual

Burning rates are considered approximate and vary depending on the parameters and conditions of the test. And a powder's behavior is influenced by the particulars of each cartridge. So a burn rate chart is really only useful for finding powders of similar burning characteristics that might be...

Don't clean mine real often. Probably every several hundred rounds. Or when I notice something not working as smoothly as normal.