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hylander
01-28-2015, 09:43 PM
So I just bought a new 1858 on another forum.
It also has the Colt conversion cylinder, revolver and cylinder are new unfired :smile:
I have been shooting the 1858 for years, however I have never shot them with the 45 Colt cylinder.
So what are you guys loading for these ?
Would like to use 777 as that is my powder for the round ball.
Will 777 work for the 45 Colt ?
I also have Win 231, HP38, Bullseye, 2400 and Power Pistol.

Nobade
01-29-2015, 09:06 AM
https://www.hodgdon.com/PDF/muzzleloading_manual_2008.pdf?CHECKBOX_1=on

-Nobade

Wayne Smith
01-30-2015, 05:09 PM
777 will work in the 45 Colt, full case uncompressed. A full case of BP is equally good.

OK, I've read more here and my 777 is prior to the different granulations. FFG 777 can be used in the cartridges.