CoalCrackerAl
Single-Sixer
Im in the unique club too. 8 -9 grains.
Hodgdon Universal is a near-direct substitute for Unique. Plenty of threads on its use in .45 Colt if you search.What other powder could be used? Unique is still unavailable.
I have had success with W-231, HS-6 and AA#5.What other powder could be used? Unique is still unavailable.
I've had good luck with Green Dot.What other powder could be used? Unique is still unavailable.
Not to mention that Universal is pretty much.I've had good luck with Green Dot.
Speer 9 shows Ruger load max BD 14.8gr. under 250gr SWC for +1,200fps. (25Kpsi). 16.5gr of BD has to be over 35K psi. Personally 14gr. of BD is one of the most accurate loads in my .45 Colt Super BH around 1,100fps.Some hot .45 Colt loads that I've tried and really liked:
· 255 grain cast bullet & 16.5 grains of Blue Dot
· 255 grain cast bullet & 12.2 grains of Herco
These loads appear to be safe in my Ruger Bisley, but use at your own risk.
My favorite .45 Colt load is a 230 grain cast bullet with 7.5 grains of Red Dot or Promo. I haven't tried it with a 250 or 255 bullet yet.
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