wcwhitey
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Ed. 9.2 Grains of Unique is a little on the hot side. The current Lyman shows 8.5 as max for 845 fps out of a 7 1/2" Ruger Blackhawk. The starting load is 6.0 for your 255 bullet. I have a buddy that shoots 8.3 grains of Unique behind anybody's 255 Grain bullet with excellent results. Not too soft but not pushing the limits either. Leading is not an issue. FWIW I have had leading issues with Unique when the loads start to get up there, if you stick with standard pressure loads you will be pleased. Bill
P.S. Unique works well with just about any cartridge that started out as blackpowder. .38 Spl, .45 Colt, 44-40 etc. I use it with great results for .44 Special and Medium range .44 Mag as well. On anything like the .357 or full house .44 Mag's I go to slower burning powders like 2400.
P.S. Unique works well with just about any cartridge that started out as blackpowder. .38 Spl, .45 Colt, 44-40 etc. I use it with great results for .44 Special and Medium range .44 Mag as well. On anything like the .357 or full house .44 Mag's I go to slower burning powders like 2400.
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