I've never loaded black powder cartridge before but I want to load some of my .45 Colts that way. I was looking at loading data from American Pioneer for their FFFg powder which used 22 grs. by volume. My problem is "by volume." I have scales but that's by weight. I have Lee powder dippers - is that measured by volume? How do I go about getting the right charge? I've even read "just fill up the case until the seated bullet will compress the powder slightly." Hummm!
A second question is that I understand I don't need lube wads. I'm using 230 gr. lead round nose bullets with no lube grooves. Am I correct?
A second question is that I understand I don't need lube wads. I'm using 230 gr. lead round nose bullets with no lube grooves. Am I correct?