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Powder Recommendations
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2020 4:55 pm
by simong
Afternoon chaps,
I've just happened on a 1873 Uberti in 45 Colt ( 24" ).
Being totally new to this calibre , I'd appreciate any guidance on a suitable powder to try please.
Thanks in advance,
Best
The Greek
Re: Powder Recommendations
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2020 5:15 pm
by dromia
Swiss black powder, 3F.
Re: Powder Recommendations
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2020 5:19 pm
by 1066
Although it's been many years since I've loaded .45 colt I'm a great Unique fan. It's available and no shortage of load data.
Alliant lists 230gn cast lead bullet with 8.5gns Unique as max load but do some research, think about what bullet you'll use and what are trying to achieve with it.
Re: Powder Recommendations
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2020 5:20 pm
by 1066
dromia wrote:Swiss black powder, 3F.
Correct answer sir. :)
Re: Powder Recommendations
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2020 5:39 pm
by mag41uk
just about any fast shotgun/pistol powder.
From my notes:
255rnfp 4.6gn BA10 850FPS IN 19INCH BARREL
200 SWC 5.5gn BA10
255rnfp 10.5gn Blue Dot
255rnfp 9.0 gn BA 9
255rnfp 15.0 gn 2400
very easy to load for - thinking of getting another one myself
Re: Powder Recommendations
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2020 5:49 pm
by Mattnall
I use Unique, works great.
Re: Powder Recommendations
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2020 6:27 pm
by simong
Thanks all for pointing me in the right directions...
Best
The Greek
Re: Powder Recommendations
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2020 7:05 pm
by Sim G
Vhit N32C
Re: Powder Recommendations
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2020 10:14 pm
by Daryll
Ramshot True Blue
Re: Powder Recommendations
Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2020 7:25 am
by Mattnall
This will soon become a "List Of All Powders Available".