LOADS FOR A 45 CAL

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I JUST GOT A 45 CAL BLACKPOWDER PISTOL 9 INCH
BARREL I THINK IT IS A KIT GUN HOW MUCH POWDER DO I USE FOR A GOOD LOAD

 

[Blizzard of '93]

25 grs. 3F will do well for a start, work up higher gradually, after 35 gr or so it will be blowing powder out the barrel instead of burning it.

 

[Dave Rosenthal]

First of all, welcome to the forum! Blizzard is right about the charge. We'll need you to read the instructions that probably came with the kit to determine the actual bore diameter so that we may be able to get you started with a patch size and a ball size.

Welcome again and have a happy holiday weekend!

All the best, Dave