Colt Laredo Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Howdy, I am looking for cowboy load data using: WST powder 200 grn coated bullet 45 colt Trying to decide if I want to use my Titegroup or WST powder. There already is a good thread on the titegroup. So I want to see how this powder loads. Thanks for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Colt - Not a lot of data published on WST in .45 Colt. I've loaded it for about 10 years now, though, so I'll share what works well for me. For a Cowboy load - about 5.7 grains WST with the 200 grain lead bullet. Makes about 140 PF. For Wild Bunch - 6.2 grains WST with 200 grain bullet, Makes 168-175 PF - in my rifle, has been chrono'ed at big matches about 10 times. How light can you go? Don't know, when I want a light revolver load, I use WST in a Cowboy 45 Special case with a 170 grain bullet. About 4.2 grains there. WST will start leaving many yellow unburned powder grains in the barrel when you start getting too low on chamber pressure to burn cleanly. Will soot up cases also as you get down to low pressures. good luck, GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt Laredo Posted May 13, 2021 Author Share Posted May 13, 2021 Thanks Joe, Appreciate the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkey Flats Jack Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 On the rare occasions I run smokeless ammo wst is my goto powder. I use 5.2 grains with a 200 gr rnfp in my 45s. Seems like a mellow enough load in my pistols and works well in my carbine too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt Laredo Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 Thanks Jack. I'll be using 45s in my rifle only so I'll give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallord Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 I'm also seeking information on loading 45 colt ammo for my revolver. I can try the loads mentioned above if they will work for a revolver. I appreciate any help I can get so Thank you in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafe Conager SASS #56958 Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Can I piggyback off this post, does anyone have a 45 schofield load using west? Rafe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horace Patootie, SASS #35798 Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 18 hours ago, Turkey Flats Jack said: On the rare occasions I run smokeless ammo wst is my goto powder. I use 5.2 grains with a 200 gr rnfp in my 45s. Seems like a mellow enough load in my pistols and works well in my carbine too. This is the load that I started with over 20 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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