.41 long colt black powder

[rocor98]

Ok .. experts.. lot of mixed information out there ...

Fill case ..lube projectile ... insert projectile .. compress .. crimp .. Sounds simple ..... but

1. ffg is different from fffg ..?
2. Everyone has to then add weight ... 15 grains or 19 grains ..
3. Hollow base vs sholder style
4. No air pockets .. so hollow base must fill ?

I want to load hollow base 200gr projectile 1.38 AOL fffg
This means using a cannalure tool to rough up the lead above the third lube grove to get a solid roll crimp from a Redding 41 colt die.
Eyeballing fffg, )I would need about 14 grains to fill case with light pressure
I have used 15 grains easily .. can't feel any compression resistance .. but using a Forrester press ..
Platform is a 2.5" m1877 colt ...

Anyone have some experience ... PM me if not wishing to make experience public.. I want to start developing a load at 15 grains..is that to low ?

I know 3gr bullseye is the load for smokeless..... Thanks..

 

[GMoon]

I forget off hand what number of Lee dipper I use (it's the one that's all black at the scoop end)... level off the scoop and then I use a 30" copper drop tube to fill the case with fffg. I use a single hole punch tool I picked up at Michael's craft store and punch out disks from used milk cartons and place that over the powder prior to loading the hollow base bullet. I use the Redding dies too and a custom crimp I ordered out of USA (Colorado - forget the outfit). Lots of fun to shoot - lots of smoke and the disk has no detrimental effect on function or accuracy... it's only there to keep the powder tight under the hollow base - works great for me.

 

[jethunter]

Hi

1. Yes. fffg is finer and burns faster. Smaller pistol cartridges generally use fffg.
2. ?
3. Heeled bullet requires a special crimp tool. (Old West Bullet Molds).
HB bullet is easier but it the bullet must be soft enough and the load must be stout enough to expand at 41 colt pressures.
4. Yes