misskitty2
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can u use fillers in smokeless powder for 45 colt (reloading ) conversion
I agree, but I'm curious - where does a handloader find .45 Colt reloading data for smokeless powder in a black powder conversion cylinder? Is it the same data (not talking "Ruger Only" loads of course) as any other smokeless powder .45 Colt data?Its probably not a good idea to deviate from established smokeless reload data meant for conversion cyls. Follow it to the exact recommended load.
That's why I like it in the .45 Colt.A ":fluffy" powder like Trail Boss lights off and burns clean in small charges.
That's not always true. Over the years, I've used a few compressed charges of smokeless powder in some cartridges. A lot of reloading manuals list 100%+ charges of some types of smokeless powder in some cartridges.You don't compress smokeless powder.
I agree, but I'm curious - where does a handloader find .45 Colt reloading data for smokeless powder in a black powder conversion cylinder? Is it the same data (not talking "Ruger Only" loads of course) as any other smokeless powder .45 Colt data?
At any rate, to answer the OP's question - I once tried using wisps of Dacron pillow stuffing to keep small charges of smokeless powder back against the primer in light .45 Colt loads. I didn't like it very much - it was a pain, I thought it smoked a lot, and I never was able to verify whether or not it improved a darned thing. I was glad when the powder companies started coming out with bulkier powders to please the cowboy action folks.
the only powder that I found was 700x im loading 5 grains ,it fills about 1/4 of the 45 case is that ok with or with filler ,this seems like the same question I earlier posted ,but im confused with the different answers. I have the kirst conversions for all my guns.Is there a rist of hurting the gun with or without filler
There are some powders that handle small charge more space better than others maybe your friend was not using a recomended powder?Hello Paul,
I agree, but I know this loader and he is very particular.
If he said he didn't double charge it I believe him.
He did buy the guy a new cylinder, but I don't think he'll load for anyone else.
Regardless, I feel one is safer with a filler.
Keep the powder against the primer.
AntiqueSledMan.
45C case filled brim full of 3F and a 250 grain bullet seated has plenty of oomph. Just shy of 40 grains. That’s with Goex Swiss would be even more.There are some powders that handle small charge more space better than others maybe your friend was not using a recomended powder?
Just conjecture of course we will probably never know all the more reason to follow directions 100% for loading data worked up by the experts if they say use filler or wadding use it if not don't. Personally I think its more fun and easier just to use real BP or 777 sub if i want a little more oomph.
forgot to mention I've learn very much from this site, and still keep reading
I agree, but I'm curious - where does a handloader find .45 Colt reloading data for smokeless powder in a black powder conversion cylinder? Is it the same data (not talking "Ruger Only" loads of course) as any other smokeless powder .45 Colt data?