Reloading historical educational firearms table of contents chapter 1 a few basics 2 lubrication and lubricants 3 the grease cookie 4 bullets and bullet moulds 5 casting the bullet 6 care of the cartridge case before and after 7 the powder charge black, pyrodex or duplex 8 loading the black powder rifle cartridge 9 developing and testing. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The 45 colt with black powder loads is only slightly slower velocity than the 45 acp with smokeless. From what ive read on other forums, it is donut shaped flakes, big and fluffy, to take up more room in cases originally designed for black powder.
Reloading historical educational firearms table of contents chapter 1 a few basics 2 lubrication and lubricants 3 the grease. Reloading and accurizing for the 45 colt revolver part 2, by papa bear. See page on powder location in case affecting fps elsewhere on pages. Powder needs to be stored in original containers only, when not in use. I went by the books and committed to supplies of trailboss. Reloading black powder cartridges 4570 book youtube. Twentysix years on this job has suggested the oversight regarding keiths endorsement of the.
Sep 19, 2014 pietta black powder pistol loads whats load does pietta recommend for my black powder pistol. I shoot cas once in a while my 1st year i shot over rounds of 45 colt so i understand the economy part of light loads. Black powder is measured by volumn and not weight, but it is close 1%2% difference with goex powder. Ensure that there is no airspace between the bullet and the powder. See blackpowder page 1 for reloading instructions, information and more loads shown below are from lymans black powder handbook by kenneth ramage, editor. Army in 1873 and served as an official us military handgun cartridge for 14 years. Book leemr modern reloading, second edition, by richard lee. By the mid 1970s i had discovered carbide and had my first set of rcbs. Starley warwickshire rfd 156 oak house,birmingham road,warwick. Never mix any two powders regardless of type, brand, or source. If, for some reason, you were masochist and really wanted to shoot black powder loads in a modern firearm and deal with all the cleaning and corrosion issues, it would be perfectly safe. I purchased some 45 caliber sabot rounds for my wifes black powder rifle before i found out that it did not have enough twist. There are many books published about shooting black powder. There are books that cover reloading black powder cartridges.
Ive got the regular smokeless loads well in hand, but would like to try some real honest to god black powder loads just for fun. First we have to understand, i really dont like black powder because of all the reasons in the title of this article. Bookcbbpcr cast bullets for the black powder cartridge rifle by paul matthews. I have concerns about the powder ring that happens were the 45 colt brass ends and 454 begins.
This information and data may vary considerably depending on many factors, including the components used, component assembly, the type of firearm used, reloading techniques, safety precautions practiced, etc. Bookleemr modern reloading, second edition, by richard lee. Jun 08, 20 this book is the best source of information for reloading black powder rounds for the springfield trap door. Mike venturino has written a couple, one for rifles and one for pistols. I also suggest that you at least consider annealing the cases. Jan 28, 2017 reloading the 45 colt is a great choice for reloading. The vast majority of my 45 colt handloads over the last 60 years, however, has been put together with cast bullets. Do all your powder measurements by volume yes, im yelling volume. I am loading for my self along with some less experianced reloaders. Reviewed in the united states on february 25, 2011. All their colts are very rare and collectors are finding out that they are colt, not italian. See note on new nitro 100 powder at bottom of page saami pressures for standard. Nov 15, 20 ok, so due to the recent unavailability of most any smokeless handgun powder, ive come to the conclusion that i need to branch out.
Although here we load for the 41 colt this technique will work for any black powder cartridge. The 45 colt with black powder loads is only slightly slower velocity than the 45 acp with smokeless powder. I make my own out of bees wax and lambs tallow and it is the best that i have personally used. I read that trailboss would allow me to use lighter bullets. The principal uses for pyrodex p are in muzzleloading pistols, cap and ball revolvers, and in small bore, muzzleloading rifles. The size of the 45 colt cartridge helps to make it an easy one to reload. Has anyone ever tried to load some of these up for a 45 caliber anything. This book is great for history reference and reports how much powder the early 45 colt cartridge held for the standard weight bullet of the day. My question is, if planning on using black powder load on my 45. Reloading and accurizing for the 45 colt revolver part 2. Just remembger that plastic in a powder measure and black powder do not get along together, i. Most measures i see used with bp are aluminum to get rid of the static electricity. This is a discussion on powders used for 45 colt within the reloading forums, part of the firearm forum category. Black powder 45 colt loads northwest firearms oregon.
So trail boss was developed specifically with old, large capacity black powder cartridges like 45 colt in mind. Muzzleloader, sam fadala to produce the most comprehensive black powder manual available. Book cpbbpc casting premium bullets for the black powder cartridge rifle by paul matthews. Colt black powder series second generation 1860 army with box numbered to the revolver. Out of all the options, i think im going to start reloading 45 colt with trail boss. I have done some reloading for my ruger vaquero 45. I recently bought a 45 70 pedersoli sharps rifle and want to continue to shoot. Sometimes the cartridge itself tells the story but read the books and follow what is recommended there. Take a container of water with a large opening on it to the range with you. Book cbbpcr cast bullets for the black powder cartridge rifle by paul matthews. This book is the best source of information for reloading black powder rounds for the springfield trap door. I run a slightly compressed charge of 3f real black powder, bullet base seated snug on the powder.
Trailboss was designed for use in modern smokeless powder guns chambered for cartridges that were designed in the black powder era 45 colt, 38 special, 44. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. They are my choice for everyday use and also for hunting larger, tougher game. Originally posted by tommyhof thats good info thanks. The shot group that measures the smallest will be the powder charge that will give the best accuracy when loaded with the other. However trail boss is a modern smokeless powder and like all modern smokeless powders, the pressure spike it develops is very short and sharp, unlike the much more forgiving broad pressure curve developed by black powder. Loading and shooting black powder cartridge guns items per page. Reloading a colt navyarmy blackpowder revolver youtube. May 03, 2017 this will help to compact the powder and also, allow you to put more powder into the case. Shooting black powder in cartridge guns the high road. I use a prs 45 cal 250 grain big lube six cavity mold and my guns are dirty after 50 rounds but the action still works from all the lube the bullets carry.
This is one of the most commonly asked questions by black powder revolver owners. This will help to compact the powder and also, allow you to put more powder into the case. Unless you wipe between shots youll want to make a blow tube and use it to keep the fouling soft. Unique is the powder i think of when ever someone asks for a powder for the 45 colt. Never substitute any smokeless powder for black powder or its substitute. The cartridge can be easily inspected along every step of the reloading process. Black powder, modern, and obsolete ammunition buffalo arms. Buffalo arms has the reloading supplies to load the old and obsolete ammo.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. But, i used hard cast and i knew the guns could take it. But, in the conversion area of a black powder gun, i am a newbie. Here is some useful information that should help you begin the process of finding the right load for your pistol. Reloading the 45 colt is a great choice for reloading. Also, the handloader has many component options to produce high quality ammunition at a cost much lower than purchasing factory new ammunition. If there is a criticism, it is for the degree of duplication of. Loading and shooting black powder cartridge guns view.
I am looking for the best bulky powder for use in a lot of different 45 colts. Loads shown below are from lymans black powder handbook by kenneth ramage, editor. Check dennis adlers and dennis russells books for details. But iinm they are no more or at very least hard to locate. I dont think it would hold enough powder to get the bullet out of the barrel. Black powder is a class a explosive and static electricity will make it go boom. Sabot black powder bullets loaded for a 45lc if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. I know the copper jacket is harder than a soft lead normally used with black powder loads, but does that make it a no go. Never substitute any smokeless powder for black powder or any black powder substitute. Numerous modern smokeless powders are double base in construction, containing both nitrocellulose and nitroglycerine.
Lyman black powder reloading manual 2nd edition impact guns. It contains much more information needed by black powder shooters. The round was originally loaded with a 255grain lead bullet over 40 grains of ffg black powder for a velocity of about 900 fps. Industry maximum average pressure limits are currently established at 14,000 psi and none of the accompanying data exceeds that limit. Pb that i have is hordes for my 3220 loads cause its simply awesome. Cast bullets for the black powder cartridge rifles. For decades it was the only powder even listed in many manuals. I shoot 45 colt with black powder for cowboy action and i think your bullets are not carrying enough lube to keep the fouling soft. Very useful load fate for iconic cartridges such as. After over 30 years of reloading, i still use 2400 in my 44s. Sell your black powder revolver for free today on gunsamerica. Revolver conversions for black powder pistols gun and game. Reloading for black powder the firearms forum the buying. Section five reloading components section six reloading process.
Com 45 colt ammo started as a black powder cartridge that has roots going back to 1872. Bpcr competitions with an uberti 1885 winchester high wall clone n. Buffalo arms company carries black powder ammunition, black powder, hard to find. Min charge max charge optimal charge bullet make bullet type. Like every one of these books in the series and find them very useful to supplement my new reloading books. Black powder weight can vary from lot to lot, thus you must measure it by volume to ensure proper case fill level. Loading the black powder rifle cartridge 9781879356207. It was originally a blackpowder revolver round developed for the colt single action army revolver. Pietta black powder pistol loads whats load does pietta recommend for my black powder pistol. This seems to be the definitive book on bp reloading. Revolver conversions for black powder pistols gun and. Too much time was spent on things not really to do with bp reloading, but that can be skipped. Mar 28, 2017 reloading a colt navyarmy blackpowder revolver clyde n bundy.
Reloading and accurizing for the 45 colt revolver part 2, by. Buy the gun digest blackpowder loading manual 4th expurgated edition by sam fadala isbn. When i started reloading with an awful lot of help from a lot of fellahs on this site about 8 years ago i started on. Make sure your gun can handle it before you use any of these loads listed below with stars. It has lots of good info on black powder loads as well. Pyrodex p is intended to be a direct replacement for fffg black powder when measured volumetrically using a black powder measure. The winter 2017 issue of black powder cartridge news also has a good article on reloading for trapdoors. First of all, there is no such thing as a 45 long colt despite what you may have read. Reloading a colt navyarmy blackpowder revolver clyde n bundy.
This manual is entirely new, from the ground up, and includ. Army adopted a new service handgun and cartridge, the legendary colt single action army pistol and the equally iconic. Getting low and am thinking of trying something different as unique is so dirty. What started as a small dream has become a multimillion dollar international business selling ammunition, reloading supplies and accessories. I ordered some black dawg prelubed cast bullets to load, but in the mean time i have some questions. The gun digest blackpowder loading manual paperback 28 may 2004. Ive browsed every powder manufacturers website for data that i can find.