I recently acquired a SAA (Cimarron-Arms/Uberti Evil Roy) w/a 5 1/2" barrel and am looking for suggestions -based upon your actual experience- on low recoil/cowboy loads using components that I already have. I have extensive reloading experience with other calibers in both handgun & rifle, just not with the 45 long colt.
The bullets that I have on hand (thanks to a friend) are Oregon Trail Laser-Cut lead 250 RNFP and 255 SWC.
Primers will be Remington (not magnum) or can be WLP's.
Powders available include Bullseye, AA#5, True Blue, Silhouette and Zip.
My priorities are as follows:
- Accurate to 25 yards
- Minimal recoil
- Good case fill volume (if possible)
- Minimal chance of a problem due to a squib or pressure spike
I fully expect the load to be fairly dirty due to low pressure and am not concerned about clean-up.
Your expertise and experience will be most appreciated!