Longshot powder in .454 Casull question

[dana]

Little background first. Due to medical problems I have not fired a handgun since September of 2015 that was my new Ruger Bisley 6.5" .454 Casull. Will start with my .22's and work my way up to get up to speed.

I have found only one load for Longshot in the .454 by Brian Pearce and that is Cast Performance 325gr LFN PB 11.0 to 14.0 which I have and will use.

I have the following bullets that I can use:
Plain Base
265 Keith - Drycreek
288 RCBS-270-SAA - Harles Dawson
310 Keith - Mt. Baldy

Gas Checked
260 LFNGC - Montana Bullet Works
265 WFNGC - Cast Performance
300 LFNGC - Cast Performance
320 LFNGC - Cast Performance
335 WLNGC - Cast Performance
All bullets sized to .452 except 310 Keith which is .453.

All loading will use new Starline .454 brass and Remington 7 1/2 BR primers. (corrected brass used).

I have lots of books and subscribe to Loaddata.com not much for Longshot.

So if anyone has some info that they would be willing to share I would appreciate it. If you don't want to share your loads I understand. PM's welcomed.

The reason for so many different bullets is I have 12 heavy frame Rugers in .45 Colt so I have lots of "Ruger Only" loads developed with HS-6 and H-110.

Thanks, Dana

[Encore64]

Dana, plenty of Longshot data for the 454 Casull in the yearly Hodgdon's magazine manual.

Also, the hodgdonreloading.com website.


Huey

[coldtriggerfinger]

The Hodgdon reloading data center site . Shows LongShot with a 300 gr jacketed bullet . 11.2 gr starting. 12.5 gr max . In a RUGER !
Definately worth checking out.
I'm glad you brought up the question. I need to get some HS6 loads figured out for when I start casting again. But, I do have some LongShot that I can use also. Looks like a starting load will make for a nice moderate practice load.

[Encore64]

My standard load in the 454 Casull has been 15.5 grns Longshot under the Hornady 250 grn XTP. Its a mild load that does 90%+ of what I need.

A few characteristics are:
1) Lower noise and less recoil
2) More power and frontal diameter than a 44 Magnum.
3) Less grains of powder than a normal 357 Mag maximum load.
4) Brass lasts forever

Hard to see a downside to me.

Just Sayin....

Huey

[zeus]

If you want a easy shooting load, use the 265 Keith and about 10.5-11 grains of 231 powder or HP38 in 454 brass. No recoil. Extremely accurate load in all my guns and does about 1100-1150

[zeus]

Just saw your planning to use 45 brass. You could back that off a little I guess and it would work. But more importantly, make sure your chambers are really clean before running a full bore 454 load in that cylinder some day.

[dana]

Thanks everyone. Zeus i corrected my original post to show its indeed .454 brass, damn mind and fingers don't always work together.

[bradshaw]

“.... Due to medical problems I have not fired a handgun since September of 2015 that was my new Ruger Bisley 6.5" .454 Casull. Will start with my .22's and work my way up to get up to speed.

I have the following bullets that I can use:
Plain Base
265 Keith - Drycreek
288 RCBS-270-SAA - Harles Dawson"

----Dana

*****

Dana.... I would DEEP SEAT the semi-wadcutters to match COL (cartridge overall length) of same bullets deep seated in .45 Colt brass. COL should be 1.500-inch, or close. I would charge with 6.7 grains/Hodgdon HP-38 or Winchester 231. Mild loads which, providing the bullet is accurate and the revolver is accurate, should provide excellent accuracy the length of a football field.
David Bradshaw

[zeus]

May 26, 2018 22:42:00 GMT -5 dana said:

Thanks everyone. Zeus i corrected my original post to show its indeed .454 brass, damn mind and fingers don't always work together.

I do understand that!!! The 255 with 231/HP38 load is extremely mild and shoots great. Give it a try.