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#1 Post 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,

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Swiss black powder, 3F.
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#3 Post 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.
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dromia wrote:Swiss black powder, 3F.
:good: Correct answer sir. :)
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#5 Post 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
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#6 Post by Mattnall »

I use Unique, works great.
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Good deals with Paul101, Charlotte the flyer, majordisorder, Charlie Muggins, among others. Thanks everybody.
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Thanks all for pointing me in the right directions...


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This will soon become a "List Of All Powders Available". :good:
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