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Jim Watson · January 18, 2012, 11:07 AM

Go to:
http://www.bpcr.net/index-a.htm
Menu select
Technical Articles
Under that, menu select
Dick Trenk - Black Powder Cartridge Reloading Guide.
Mr Trenk was the long time US rep for Pedersoli and gives much good information on their management.

See also Chuck Raithel's treatise at:
http://www.wahsatchdesperadoes.com/I...CR_Loading.pdf

I consider the likliest problem to be bullet fit.
Pedersoli uses the same 18" twist in all their .45 calibre rifles which is ample for a 550 grain bullet. But the bullet should be of groove diameter or slightly larger. Mr Trenk recommends .458" to .460".

The field representative for Goex powder recommends establishing a starting black powder cartridge load as follows.
Dump a cartridge case completely full of loose powder.
Weigh it, that is your basic load.
I believe this will result in a load of 102-106 grains in .45 x 2 7/8" (.45-110)
To actually load ammunition, drop the powder charge through a drop tube and then compress it with a compression die. Do not compress powder by seating the bullet hard, it will distort the soft lead and cause inaccuracy.

Apply all other requirements for BPCR loading like proper bullet lubrication and an over powder wad.

January 18, 2012, 11:07 AM	#13
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,546	Go to: http://www.bpcr.net/index-a.htm Menu select Technical Articles Under that, menu select Dick Trenk - Black Powder Cartridge Reloading Guide. Mr Trenk was the long time US rep for Pedersoli and gives much good information on their management. See also Chuck Raithel's treatise at: http://www.wahsatchdesperadoes.com/I...CR_Loading.pdf I consider the likliest problem to be bullet fit. Pedersoli uses the same 18" twist in all their .45 calibre rifles which is ample for a 550 grain bullet. But the bullet should be of groove diameter or slightly larger. Mr Trenk recommends .458" to .460". The field representative for Goex powder recommends establishing a starting black powder cartridge load as follows. Dump a cartridge case completely full of loose powder. Weigh it, that is your basic load. I believe this will result in a load of 102-106 grains in .45 x 2 7/8" (.45-110) To actually load ammunition, drop the powder charge through a drop tube and then compress it with a compression die. Do not compress powder by seating the bullet hard, it will distort the soft lead and cause inaccuracy. Apply all other requirements for BPCR loading like proper bullet lubrication and an over powder wad.