Need .45 Colt shotshell load data

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I'm doing some handloading this week and I need some recommended loads for Unique and/or Bullseye using Speer shot capsules for .45 Colt and #8 birdshot.

Would really appreciate hearing what you gentleman recommend.
 
Of all the ones I have loaded for 357, and 44 I just used the data listed on the box and they worked fine. I have used shot sized from #4 to #9, with some of the best patterns coming from the #4 in .357's. The 44's did better with 7.5-8 though so it just depends. If you have other shot available try different sizes.

I did make up some two ball loads that were a little bit on the wild side but I'll leave that for another time.
 
I'll also be loading some two ball loads as well, but I already have data for that. But, I'll be doing it a bit different, will be loading a .454" ball into the case first and top it with a .451" ball. Trying to create as much spread as possible.
 
The rifling in the barrel will create more spread than you will want, so making it spread even further wouldn't be the best idea in this regard.
 
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