How many grains do you put in your 45 Colt cases?

[Oyeboten]

I have used two BP loads in the .45 Colt. My first foray into BP .45 Colt was a weighed 40 grains of Goex 2Fg dropped through a 36 inch drop tube and compressed with a compression die until I could seat a 250 grain, .452 Big Lube boolit and crimp in place. I also used a Winchester Large Magnum Pistol Primer. Recoil was stout, to say the least, and concussion and smoke generated was impressive. The second loading I used was a 28 grain charge of 2Fg with a one quarter inch cork wad on top of that and compressed with a compression die until I could seat and crimp a 250 grain Big Lube .452 boolit. Recoil was mild but still gives a nice bang and smoke and fire in generous quantities.

After shooting the latter I switched to .45 Schofield cases and 30 grains of 2Fg and a 230 grain cast .452 boolit.

Why would you use a 1/4 inch thick cord Wad?

[Grapeshot]

Why would you use a 1/4 inch thick cord Wad?

The cork wad took up the air space in the case.

[bigted]

I have yet to try that 28 grain load with cork. I need to give it a try. Sounds like a hoot compared to my normal 35 grain or 40 grain loads

[AntiqueSledMan]

I have yet to try that 28 grain load with cork. I need to give it a try. Sounds like a hoot compared to my normal 35 grain or 40 grain loads

I've loaded with Biodegradable Packaging Peanuts as filler, works good.

AntiqueSledMan.

[greenjoytj]

AntiqueSledMan is that a styrofoam packing peanut? Styrofoam packing peanuts are the only type I’ve seen.

[AntiqueSledMan]

A fella on CAS City told me about them, he purchased from U-Haul. I had something shipped to me with a box full of peanuts, I just took one and ran water over it and it melted away. I've been cutting to about 5/16" and stuffing above 20 gr. of Black MZ.

AntiqueSledMan.

[tray999]

I use 30 grains of 3F Goex with 10 grains of COW (Cream Of Wheat) over top, slightly compressed, with a 250 grain moly coated bullet. Very nice shooting lite load that is very accurate.

[tdoor4570]

Has anyone tried Pyrodex P in the 45 colt ? I plan on using 452-200 or 452-230 cast.

[mazo kid]

AntiqueSledMan is that a styrofoam packing peanut? Styrofoam packing peanuts are the only type I’ve seen.

The biodegradable packing peanuts are made from corn (I believe that is correct) and dissolve in water. Heck, you might even be able to flavor them and use as a snack! Lol!