[Ricky]

hi , wich is the best reload for the 45 long colt caliber with a 240 grains bullet ? it is ok winchester 231 powder ? to use in a Uberti 1873 revolver ,Thanks Riccardo

[lefty o]

i would not use smokeless in a blackpowder gun/replica.

[Ricky]

hi Lefty, but these replicas are made for use theme with smokles powder, I think there are no problems to use it with winchester or other types of powder. BR riccardo

[pmspinnerb8]

I had a modern S&W mod 25 in .45LC. I always had good luck with Unique.

[Pumpkinheaver]

I was gonna sugest unique.

[Dannie G]

3.5gr. red dot works well in my colt 45 D.A.
unique is good but out of a short barrel it has a heck of a flash

[PAPA G]

reread the first message Ricky is asking about Winchester 231 specifically, so lets try to narrow it down, ok!!!

[Indy]

Ricky
What is the manufacturer of the bullet you are going to use? I can't find a 240 gr in a Hornady or Speer manual. My Sierra manual is down stairs. If the bullet is made of lead, I try to keep the velocity between 800fps and 850fps. The lower speeds keep leading of the barrel to a minimum. W231 is a great pistol powder. Unique has almost been the standard for many years. Old Unique was a pretty dirty powder. I understand the newer version is a lot cleaner. The other day I bought some Titegroup by Hodgdon. I have read several articles that claim it is great in 45Colt reloads.
Indy

[Bookman]

Check a reference book before trying any new load.
For me, 5.1 gr. of 231 has been a good load for the .45 LC with a 230 gr. bullet.

[zpana]

Quote:       Originally Posted by Bookman

Check a reference book before trying any new load. For me, 5.1 gr. of 231 has been a good load for the .45 LC with a 230 gr. bullet.

i tried 5.1 gr. with 230 rn bullet and i did not have enough energy to get the bullet out off the barrel

[Shaun]

Look at cowboy loads for this particular gun to keep the pressures low.

[gillamax77]

has anyone tried the new triple sevin blackpowder sub.? i heard it has good velocity and is easy to clean up with just water.