Quote Originally Posted by crazynewts View Post
Looking for tips on reloading the 45 colt for a Henry rifle to go deer hunting. I have loaded but not fired for the 451 XTP Hornady and the 452 Hornady interlock but when I get the bullet down to the maximum length it seems that the bullet is down in the brass past where the bullet starts to taper off and I did not know if this was safe or not if you have a loan or a bullet specific that you are using I would appreciate any information
Isn’t the .452 interlock a pointed bullet? If it’s the bullet I’m thinking of then I would not load it for 45colt rifle or revolver. Using cast bullets, like Harter described, is an excellent way to go. If you want to use jacketed, use something specifically designed for the 45colt such as the Hornady .452 250gr XTP. Stay away from the XTP MAG bullets which were designed for the 454 and 460 velocities. I believe Speer and Sierra make bullets that will work fine in the 45colt also.


JTD