[Djsierra210]

Just purchased a Lipseys 45 blackhawk convertable. Dont want to damage it or me. 10 grains of unique and a 250 swc are showing about 1050. Would like some suggestions for a cast bullet in 285 to 295 grain weight range. Thanks in advance I am new at this revolver business.

 

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Just purchased a Lipseys 45 blackhawk convertable. Dont want to damage it or me. 10 grains of unique and a 250 swc are showing about 1050. Would like some suggestions for a cast bullet in 285 to 295 grain weight range. Thanks in advance I am new at this revolver business.

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[HAWKEN]

I cast 255 grain RNFP bullets for the 45. I just loaded up about 100 rounds, using 6 grains of "Trail Boss". This load yields about 750 FPS, and is fun to shoot......Robin

 

[rclark]

Welcome!

My go to load for mine is now 7.0g Green Dot under 250g RNFP 917fps. Was shooting 20g of IMR 4227 under 255g SWC at 1030fps which is a good load too. Just uses way to much powder for general shooting. 11.0g of AA#5 under 255g SWC at 961fps is another good one... 8.5g of Unique/Universal under 250-255g bullet for around 980fps.

If you want to dirty up your gun 23.0g (by weight) of Triple-7 under 250g bullet at 919fps is a good load too!

Another reference:
Brian Pierce .45 Colt Loads PDF . Oh, the New Vaquero referenced in the article is the same as your flattop... So you are good for Tier 2 loads.

You mean you bought one of these :

Really enjoy mine. Enjoy!!!

I get my bullets from Rimrock bullets. They are just right for hardness. I don't get any significant leading.

 

[scattershot]

rclark, who made the grips for your ss flattop? They look great!

 

[rclark]

Bear Paw Grips . I really like the style. Works for me.

 

[scattershot]

Thanks!

 

[3Screw41Mag]

I am running 9.0 grains of Unique under Missouri Bullet Company 255 grain Keith SWC for around 950 fps. Accurate and easy to shoot.

That is all the deer/hog power I need in a 4.63" barreled revolver.