Recommend Cartridge Loads for Converted Uberti Walker

[batex]

Recently, I found a lightly used Uberti Walker Colt at a pawn shop. The gun has been fitted with a Kirst Cartridge Converter. Because I don't have a place to shoot outside close by, I'd like to try it out using smokeless 45 colt loads with the Kirst cylinder.

Here's what I had in mind... A 180 or 200 grain soft lead bullet, with about 5.5 to 6.0 grains of Trailboss (light load per IMRs website). Does this sound reasonable?

Also, what bullet size should I use for best accuracy? I thought I recall some saying a bullet dia. of .454 is preferred, but most bullets I've seen are .452. If .454 is preferred, where are some good places to buy these?

I also have some old Hornady 255 grain lead cowboy bullets but they don't have a lube ring, but rather are knurled with a light wax lube coating. Thoughts on loading these for the Walker?

Thanks everyone.

 

[ClemBert]

Take a look at the 45 Colt Reloading Page. Stick with a Cowboy Load.

 

[scrat]

+1


Reloading pages of md smith are the best for load data. I have used his stuff a lot.

 

[batex]

Thanks. Any recommendation as to bullet diameter for the uberti walker? .452 or .454 or does it matter?

 

[ClemBert]

For .45 Colt cartridges use 0.452. For cap-n-ball use 0.454 but even better 0.457.

 

[Pulp]

TrailBoss is an excellent choice. Keep in mind that the lighter loads may be a bit erratic. TrailBoss seems to work better toward the higher end of the scale.

 

[Mike 56]

+1 on Trail Boss i have shooting 205gr bullets using it my Walker with a R&D 45 Colt cylinder. http://www.imrpowder.com/data/handgun/trailboss-feb2005.php