Tag Archives: reloading

A Modern .45 Colt

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Gabe the Shootist

I have a couple of 1892 replicas in .45 Colt. Over the last couple of years, I have been experimenting with different high-power loads for these long guns. The .45 Colt in new firearms and using Starline modern brass is … Continue reading →

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8.0 grains of Unique

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Gabe the Shootist

I have been loading .45 Colt for over 40 years. My most common, go-to load is 8.0 grains of Unique powder. I have used this load with 200 -270 grain bullets. Most of these have been lead home cast bullets … Continue reading →

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Loading the 20 Gauge. Part 1

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Gabe the Shootist

I inherited an old MEC Jr. 20-gauge loader a while back and decided to give it a whirl. I ordered some Cheddite primed hulls from Ballistic products in Minnesota. I am making a load for a 3″ semi-automatic so I … Continue reading →

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