OK. This is primarily for Hoot.
When I ordered bullets from Hornady under their current rebate program, they substituted the 225 gr FTX (45 Colt Rifle #45218) for the 250 gr FTX (450 Bushmaster #45201) bullet. From the preceding thread, it looks like they can be loaded and shot from the 450 BM brass; however, there is no loading data in the Hornady Handbook (8th edition) as to powder weight, and they are also not showing Lil' Gun, which I planned to use. Also, since the 225 gr 45 Colt bullet is shorter than the 250 gr 450 Bushmaster, I am assuming that it is not seated as far in the case to get a cartridge that is the same length as the 450 Bushmaster (C.O.L. 2.225).
So
Can I use the 225 gr bullets? And if yes, . . .
What powder weight should be used (for a conservative load)?
Can Lil' Gun be used?
Do I need another set of dies for the 225?
Am I correct about the COL issue?
What else have I forgotten to ask?
Or should I just see if I can exchange them for the 250 gr bullets?
Help!!!