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redbeard55 · December 31, 2005, 10:47 AM

For light loads, try a faster powder. My typical load for 200-255 grain lead bullets is 8 grains of Red Dot. A friend swears by 8-10 grains of Unique. Hodgon publishes a short guide for Cowboy Action Shooting. Any of the load data for the Colt Single Action Army would be appropriate.

December 31, 2005, 10:47 AM	#7
redbeard55 Member Join Date: November 16, 2005 Posts: 55	Light 45 Colt's For light loads, try a faster powder. My typical load for 200-255 grain lead bullets is 8 grains of Red Dot. A friend swears by 8-10 grains of Unique. Hodgon publishes a short guide for Cowboy Action Shooting. Any of the load data for the Colt Single Action Army would be appropriate.