I just recently picked up a taylor and co uberti .45 colt and had a few gift cards for gander mountain so I picked up a set of dies and the only swc 45s I could get from them which happens to be 200 grain and I'm gonna be getting some cci large pistol primers. I have some imr 4350 and some h380 powder can I use these to make up some loads or do I need to go out and get some titegroup or other powder?
Uberti. 45 colt loads
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If those are actually 45 ACP bullets, I would wait. You should be looking for 250-255 grain with a crimp groove.
In standard 45 Colt, Trailboss sets the standard for me. To challenge my Blackhawk I use a stouter load of True Blue. My Uberto El Patron only gets the Trailboss, but that is near max and not a let's-play-cowboy load.
In standard 45 Colt, Trailboss sets the standard for me. To challenge my Blackhawk I use a stouter load of True Blue. My Uberto El Patron only gets the Trailboss, but that is near max and not a let's-play-cowboy load.
I did not see where the OP's firearm was a rifle (?) If so, forget what follows:
As to using a 200-gr LSWC, it will work fine as a light/medium load.
See http://smith-wessonforum.com/reloading/303359-some-light-loads-45-auto-rim.html
(and remember to apply crimp at/over the shoulder if it doesn't have a dedicated crimp groove)
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As to using a 200-gr LSWC, it will work fine as a light/medium load.
See http://smith-wessonforum.com/reloading/303359-some-light-loads-45-auto-rim.html
(and remember to apply crimp at/over the shoulder if it doesn't have a dedicated crimp groove)
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I got them from gander mountain http://m.gandermountain.com/modperl...WC-Bullets-45-cal-200-gr-SWC-200-Rds&i=412685 like I said I had a few gift cards so I just went a head and picked them up. It's a 1873 cattlemen. Thanks for the replies I appreciate it keep the knowledge coming
Okaaaayyyy..... those are FULL wadcutters/hollowbase. (Ain't nuthin' :semi" about`em at all) 
Gander Mtn ought to lock its neck up and back on that one.
You aren't going to find any load data for a Hollowbase/Full wadcutter for a 45 Colt in any manual that I know of. Were you in Virginia, I'd walk you through using a QuickLoad-derived calculation with a fully set-back 200gr SWC, but not unless I were setting it up first using a BlackHawk and a chronograph. (That hollow base makes even more interesting as load calcuations have to taken into account the increased powder-space volume over that of a solid projectile. This would make for an empirically-based/trial & error final load.
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So NOW I'm going to agree w/ the other folks about waiting until you can get some standard 250gr "Cowboy" type bullets w/ crimp groove
See PM45-250 45 Long Colt 0.452 250GR $45.5
on this page https://secure25.securewebsession.com/proshootpro.com/order.htm
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Gander Mtn ought to lock its neck up and back on that one.
You aren't going to find any load data for a Hollowbase/Full wadcutter for a 45 Colt in any manual that I know of. Were you in Virginia, I'd walk you through using a QuickLoad-derived calculation with a fully set-back 200gr SWC, but not unless I were setting it up first using a BlackHawk and a chronograph. (That hollow base makes even more interesting as load calcuations have to taken into account the increased powder-space volume over that of a solid projectile. This would make for an empirically-based/trial & error final load.
)So NOW I'm going to agree w/ the other folks about waiting until you can get some standard 250gr "Cowboy" type bullets w/ crimp groove
See PM45-250 45 Long Colt 0.452 250GR $45.5
on this page https://secure25.securewebsession.com/proshootpro.com/order.htm
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I'm just a little west of Virginia lol in WV. I hope that's just a generic picture and not the actual picture but if the bullets are what you say and the picture shows then I'll probably melt them down for sinkers or give them to someone who can. This bullets are a little steep for me but seem like nice bullets. Would these work https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2...aliber-452-diameter-225-grain-lead-flat-nose?
I picked up some titegroup today and some cci large pistol primers(hopefully these are right) I believe the bullets I ordered are the ones pictured on midways site but won't know till they get here as I said before I appreciate all the comments and knowledge because I am new to loading and don't want to blow up my new pistol. I've only loaded 270 and 300wsm up to this point and I always go by my nosler loading manual.
I had thought you got these the 2nd time around?
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2...aliber-452-diameter-225-grain-lead-flat-nose?