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