45 Colt

#1 · May 6, 2011, 8:47 pm

I'm picking up a Henry Big Boy in 45 Colt next week. The question I have is do I use the handgun section of my reloading book for load data? Can the Henry handle hot rounds?
Does anybody have a load that they like and what components (powder, bullets) do you use.
Thanks
Rick

#2 · May 9, 2011, 2:37 pm

The Henry rifle is a VERY weak design. Do not exceed loads for the Colt SAA revolver. Do not use load data for Ruger Blackhawk or T/C Contenders.

#3 · May 11, 2011, 8:07 pm

Thanks. I was wondering being that they make the same model in 44 mag

#4 · July 21, 2011, 10:30 am

Just a follow up. I talked to the people at Henry and they told me that their Big Boy in 45 can shoot the 300 grain Corbon rounds with no problem.
So I assume that I can load a 250 grain hard cast with 8 grains of W231.

#5 · February 23, 2013, 4:14 pm

I load 45 long colt 250 g lead and 231 win. 7.2g it gives me adout 805fps..

works well and you can shoot all day..this is not a long distant round..50 yr good

100 good luck...