Choosing The Best Deer Rifle

[Team Roper]

You need a better recipe. Check the Western Powder load data for "30k PSI" 45 Colt loads. Your Henry will handle them just fine, as will a Marlin 1894, Ruger Blackhawk, etc. But not to be used in the older/weaker actions.

I'm using Accurate #9 powder, about a grain below the listed max for 250gr bullets. It is quite a bit warmer than your Unique load. Puts you right on par with a 44 mag. Again, only in newer/stronger actions.

One more thing also. I have to keep my velocities somewhat at bay because I am shooting plain base bullets and not gas checks.

That's definitely a consideration. Can't push plain lead bullets that fast. I'm using JHP's. Gas check bullets would work, too.

I just ordered a new mold from Accurate Bullet Molds and it is another 255 gr. Plain base bullet too. I never planned on magnumizing the 45 Colt. I have a 44 Mag rifle if I want to push it.I like those nice big wide flat nose bullets for the punch. They sure make my 45-70 a thumper.