Ruger Old Army loads - The Firearms Forum

Coyoteman · 11-19-2011, 10:39 PM

Hello Folks, I'm new here. Only been watching for about two weeks now, with one post, but really enjoying this forum. I have a question. A few years back, I bought a Ruger, Old Army revolver, in stainless steel at a show in Chantilly Va. The only thing I could find wrong with it was the absence of one of the nipples. The seller only wanted $75.00, so I jumped on it. I replaced the nipple, and put it in the back of the safe. I would like to shoot the thing, but I'm not sure where to get loading data. I did fire it with 20 grains of FFFG, but I'm sure it is safe to fire with more than 20 grains. Any help here?
Thanks,
Coyoteman

V509 · 11-20-2011, 06:01 AM

Watch out for police... you stole this one

Great grab on a quality gun.

jack404 · 11-20-2011, 06:26 AM

G'day Coyote man i've recently got one and worked a few loads and projectiles , i'll put it into text from my notes and post for you

jack404 · 11-20-2011, 06:37 AM

25 grn's of FFFg with the ball as a start

i've come to like the LEE-90392 Lee Bullet Mold, .45 caliber, 250 grain

start at 26 grn's for the mini ball i use bullet butter over the powder under the ball ( not as much as i seen in their video's ) and even less for the mini ball

keep 28 grn's as a max load , some powders ( the newer pyrodex types) burn way hotter that others , and above about 28 gns ( by volume) to get a mini ball compressed to below where it needs to be in over pressing on some powders ..

between 22 and 28 is a good shooting experience but 22 you'll notice the difference in drop and recoil to 28 ..

enjoy!!

Brisk44 · 11-20-2011, 08:56 AM

Great deal Coydog, congrats.

Coyoteman · 11-20-2011, 10:20 AM

Thanks for the help boys, I'll try it out on my next day off. I'll post how it does.
Thanks again, and have a happy Thanksgiving, holiday.

11-19-2011, 10:39 PM	#1
Coyoteman Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 8	Ruger Old Army loads Hello Folks, I'm new here. Only been watching for about two weeks now, with one post, but really enjoying this forum. I have a question. A few years back, I bought a Ruger, Old Army revolver, in stainless steel at a show in Chantilly Va. The only thing I could find wrong with it was the absence of one of the nipples. The seller only wanted $75.00, so I jumped on it. I replaced the nipple, and put it in the back of the safe. I would like to shoot the thing, but I'm not sure where to get loading data. I did fire it with 20 grains of FFFG, but I'm sure it is safe to fire with more than 20 grains. Any help here? Thanks, Coyoteman __________________ Always make the first shot count. -->

11-20-2011, 06:01 AM	#2
V509 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Buckeye State Posts: 189	Re: Ruger Old Army loads Watch out for police... you stole this one Great grab on a quality gun.

11-20-2011, 06:26 AM	#3
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Ruger Old Army loads G'day Coyote man i've recently got one and worked a few loads and projectiles , i'll put it into text from my notes and post for you

11-20-2011, 06:37 AM	#4
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Ruger Old Army loads 25 grn's of FFFg with the ball as a start i've come to like the LEE-90392 Lee Bullet Mold, .45 caliber, 250 grain start at 26 grn's for the mini ball i use bullet butter over the powder under the ball ( not as much as i seen in their video's ) and even less for the mini ball keep 28 grn's as a max load , some powders ( the newer pyrodex types) burn way hotter that others , and above about 28 gns ( by volume) to get a mini ball compressed to below where it needs to be in over pressing on some powders .. between 22 and 28 is a good shooting experience but 22 you'll notice the difference in drop and recoil to 28 .. enjoy!!

11-20-2011, 08:56 AM	#5
Brisk44 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa Contributor Posts: 1,747	Re: Ruger Old Army loads Great deal Coydog, congrats.

11-20-2011, 10:20 AM	#6
Coyoteman Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 8	Re: Ruger Old Army loads Thanks for the help boys, I'll try it out on my next day off. I'll post how it does. Thanks again, and have a happy Thanksgiving, holiday. __________________ Always make the first shot count.