T/C .45 Patriot Target Load

[schuetzen32]

Just put my fathers 45 Patriot back together after 35 years in a box. If you have a favorite starting or target load, please share. I'm considering going with Triple 7. Other then it's not BP has anyone had good luck with this powder? Thanks for the help.

 

[Deadeye]

I use 20 gr. Goex 3f, .440 RB and according to my micrometer .013 pillow ticking patch.

 

[Zonie]

The Lyman BP Handbook gives loads of 20, 25 and 30 for a .45 cal single shot pistol with a 8 inch barrel.
Velocities range from 924-1104 for Goex FFFg and 756-1003 for Pyrodex P.
They don't list 777 but from what I've heard it is a little hotter than the B/P and loads should be reduced 10-15%.

 

[schuetzen32]

Thank you for your help. Tried to e-mail you but returned.

 

[schuetzen32]

Thank you as well. Guess I should buy the Lyman book if I'm going to shoot bp again.

 

[50 cal gal]

I shoot 23 grains of Goex FFF. I think it's perfect at 50 yrds.