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zippy13 · April 19, 2010, 05:22 PM

For years, I've been using a .45-ACP case as a powder dipper for .44 (.45) cal BPCB revolvers. A .45-ACP case is smaller than a LEE 1.9 dipper and delivers about 20 gr of Pyrodex P or about 27 gr of FFFG Black Powder. I always thought these were light/moderate loads in a '58 New Army.

Imagine my surprise when I checked out Pietta's instruction manual: Pietta recommends a FFFG Min-Max load of 12 to 15 gr under a .454 ball. Have I been overcharging all these years, or is Pietta being super conservative?

April 19, 2010, 05:22 PM	#1
zippy13 Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,442	Have I been overcharging? For years, I've been using a .45-ACP case as a powder dipper for .44 (.45) cal BPCB revolvers. A .45-ACP case is smaller than a LEE 1.9 dipper and delivers about 20 gr of Pyrodex P or about 27 gr of FFFG Black Powder. I always thought these were light/moderate loads in a '58 New Army. Imagine my surprise when I checked out Pietta's instruction manual: Pietta recommends a FFFG Min-Max load of 12 to 15 gr under a .454 ball. Have I been overcharging all these years, or is Pietta being super conservative?