Full House Black Powder Loads

Published on March 1, 2025
Duration: 0:48

This video demonstrates the process of loading .45 Colt cartridges with FFFg black powder for a full house load. It covers seating a lead bullet and loading the hand-loaded cartridges into a Single Action Army style revolver. The demonstration includes live fire, showcasing the characteristic smoke and residue of black powder.

Quick Summary

The video demonstrates loading .45 Colt cartridges with FFFg superfine black powder for a 'full house' load. A lead bullet is seated on the compressed powder using a reloading press, and the cartridges are fired in a Single Action Army style revolver, producing characteristic white smoke and soot.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Loading Powder
  2. 00:13Seating the Bullet
  3. 00:22Loading the Revolver
  4. 00:32Live Fire Demonstration
  5. 00:42Post-Fire Inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of black powder is used for a 'full house' load in .45 Colt?

The video demonstrates using FFFg superfine black rifle powder for a 'full house' load in .45 Colt brass casings. This fine granulation is suitable for achieving maximum velocity and performance.

How is the bullet seated in a black powder .45 Colt load?

A lead bullet is placed on top of the compressed FFFg black powder charge. It is then seated firmly using a reloading press to ensure proper cartridge construction and safety.

What are the visual characteristics of firing black powder loads?

Firing black powder loads, like the .45 Colt demonstrated, produces large, characteristic clouds of white smoke. Significant black soot and residue are also left on the firearm and shooter's hands.

What firearm is used for the .45 Colt black powder demonstration?

The demonstration features a Single Action Army style revolver. The hand-loaded .45 Colt black powder cartridges are loaded into the cylinder of this classic firearm for live fire.

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