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Chowmif16 · July 31, 2012, 10:37 AM

Doc Hoy,
I am working up a load for .45 Colt as well. My current load is with 200gr RNFP, with only one grease groove with SPG. I have been adding a 1/8 inch grease cookie (50/50 beeswax/crisco) to soften the fouling. I plan to try some out without the cookie, but I'm pretty sure that the single groove won't be enough. I have some 452190's with two grease grooves with SPG and will try them soon with and without the grease cookie. I think next I will try the Big Lube bullets as well. My intent is to get away from the grease cookie as it is labor intensive. I don't mind using them on 45-70, but it takes too long if I want to load 200 pistol rounds.
I use the Lyman Black Powder Measure - made specifically for BP, and have had no troubles. It even fits (albeit loosely) on my RCBS progressive loader. Seems to throw fairly consistent charges.

Cheers,
Chowmi

July 31, 2012, 10:37 AM	#49
Chowmif16 Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2012 Location: Huntsville, Utah Posts: 106	Bullets and powder measure Doc Hoy, I am working up a load for .45 Colt as well. My current load is with 200gr RNFP, with only one grease groove with SPG. I have been adding a 1/8 inch grease cookie (50/50 beeswax/crisco) to soften the fouling. I plan to try some out without the cookie, but I'm pretty sure that the single groove won't be enough. I have some 452190's with two grease grooves with SPG and will try them soon with and without the grease cookie. I think next I will try the Big Lube bullets as well. My intent is to get away from the grease cookie as it is labor intensive. I don't mind using them on 45-70, but it takes too long if I want to load 200 pistol rounds. I use the Lyman Black Powder Measure - made specifically for BP, and have had no troubles. It even fits (albeit loosely) on my RCBS progressive loader. Seems to throw fairly consistent charges. Cheers, Chowmi