Need load recomendations for 45LC with round ball

[Garpo]

I need some load recommendations for a 45 long colt using a 137 grain round ball over Unique powder. I’m currently using the ball over 4.6 to 4.7 grains of Unique. Accuracy is very good at 7 yards but I’m looking for something with a little more oomph. In addition, I’m getting some irregular burns using the above load; so, I’m thinking that a tad more powder may give me better burn consistency. Your thoughts?

I’m shooting these rounds from a Pietta 1858 Remington reproduction with the conversion cylinder provided by Taylor’s & Co.

BTW, I have about 12 lbs of Uinque on hand and close to 5 lbs of Red Dot - I prefer to stick with them.

[Larry Gibson]

Switch to 4 gr of Red Dot and work up untill accuracy goes south or you get the "oomph" you want. Assuming a lubed RB?

Larry Gibson

[Garpo]

Switch to 4 gr of Red Dot and work up untill accuracy goes south or you get the "oomph" you want. Assuming a lubed RB?
Larry Gibson

Thanks Larry, I give it a go. Is Red Dot less position sensitive than Unique?

Yes, the RBs are lubed with Alox.