45 Colt loads

[fatcpa]

Just picked up a new Uberti El Patron. I've been loading 45 Colt for quite a while, but thought I'd work up some lower pressure loads. All my favorite recipes are for Rugers and fairly stout. I'm staying with 250 grain lead flat point bullets. I have a pound or two of most popular powders. (W231, Universal, Unique, RedDot, AA5, AA7, HS6, Trail Boss). Would anyone care to share their favorite loads? Thanks, Jack

 

[Calamity Jake]

First thing is to slug the barrel and cylinder throats, I think you will find that it will need .454 diameter lead bullets to shoot its best
and not lead up, also use soft lead BHN 9-12.
Then try 4.5-5gr Red Dot or 6gr Unique.

I have 6 of the Uberti made 45 colts and all need a .454 lead bullet.

 

[GUN DOG]

.454 well thats good to know I was thinking of getting one myself

 

[Pulp]

If'n you're interested in what the original load feels like, get some black powder. Much more fun. You can get real close to 1000 fps with Swiss BP and a 7.5 inch barrel.