Full House Black Powder Loads

Published on March 1, 2025
Duration: 0:48

This guide details the process of handloading .45 Colt cartridges with FFFg black powder for a Single Action Army style revolver. It covers filling the casing, seating a lead bullet, loading the firearm, and live fire demonstration, highlighting the characteristic smoke and residue associated with black powder. The instruction comes from an experienced reloader and shooter, Misha.

Quick Summary

Learn to load .45 Colt 'full house' black powder cartridges using FFFg powder and a lead bullet, then load them into a Single Action Army style revolver. The demonstration highlights the characteristic heavy white smoke produced upon firing, typical of black powder.

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

How do you load .45 Colt cartridges with black powder?

To load .45 Colt cartridges with black powder, fill a .45 Colt brass casing to the brim with FFFg powder for a 'full house' load. Then, place a lead bullet on top of the compressed powder and seat it using a reloading press to complete the cartridge.

What type of powder is used for 'full house' black powder loads?

For 'full house' black powder loads in .45 Colt cartridges, FFFg superfine black rifle powder is typically used. This granulation is suitable for achieving maximum performance in handguns.

What are the visual characteristics of firing black powder loads?

Firing black powder loads produces large, characteristic clouds of white smoke. This is a distinct visual cue and can also leave significant black soot and residue on the shooter's hands.

What firearm is shown being loaded with black powder cartridges?

The video demonstrates loading hand-loaded black powder cartridges into a Single Action Army style revolver. This type of firearm is commonly associated with historical black powder cartridges.

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