uberti millenium revolver

[benjaminw7528]

 i was thinking about getting one for the mountain's are they any good and my uncle gave me a box of corbon 200gr ammo it don't say +p so I was wondering could I shoot them in it.

[Graybeard]

Generally speaking everything from folks like COR-BON, Buffalo Bore and Garrett are hot loaded and not for old black powder era guns or reproductions of same. I'd say no unless the box specifically says safe in Colt and Colt clones it is not likely safe to use in the Uberti.

[45454]

Hi,
The Uberti's are patterned after the 1873 Colts.
This would put the Uberti into the blackpowder frame class.ie:14,000lb frame.
Like Graybeard,I wouldn't think about using Corbon's in that Uberti.
The cylinder walls are very thin.And would be first to go,if the Corbon's are used.
If you reload,strip those loads down.Then re-build them with the non-Ruger loads.That is,standard
45 Colt loads.
The cowboy loads,or similar,along with BP loads would be fine.Much lower pressure.
I have to keep my Uberti loads separate from the Ruger loads.
I have a 1873 Cattleman.It's a joy to shoot,without the hefty recoil of my 454 Casull.
They are nice and light to pack in the woods.
You have a good weekend.

[warrior1]

i'dfollow what the previous posters suggested. if it is a 45 colt you can still get enough steam out regular 45 loads to handle most anythiing.

the only other alternative is to contact uberti direct, i think they have modern frame as well
but still not up to ruger loads. you can probably pick up a good used ruger blackhawk for about the same money as an uberti,then you can use the heavier loads.

[benjaminw7528]

 thanks guy's I never been around a 45 colt so I don't know anything about them I've shot the corbon in 45 acp they are pretty hot so I just thought I'd ask

[benjaminw7528]

 what is a good factory load for it to carry in the woods

[45454]

what is a good factory load for it to carry in the woods

Hi Benjamin,
You might check out Magtech.The "Cowboy" loads are going (off the top of my head)
about 650-700 FPS.On the bottom of the box,are the veloscities for the 4 3/4".Which isn't bad,
considering the short barrel.A 5 1/2" will up the velocity a tad.
My factory loads are either 250/255gr.
Then, there's Winchester ammo.I think the lightest,is their 225gr Silver Tip.
When you ask for 45 Colt ammo,make sure it will be OK for your Uberti.Some at WalMart,are just there to sell stuff,
without any knowledge about what can or can't be used.Once-in-a-while, you will find someone that does know.
But,I'd first check at a local gunstore.
For woods bumming,I'd rather stick to around 255gr,in a cast bullet.Here, at about 875~950 FPS,
this is getting to be a serious load.
If you don't reload,give it a try.I first started with a Lee Loader in .357 mag in the early 70's.
My best to you.

[44 Man]

I found the perfect 'carry' load if you have a standard Colt or clone and don't reload.  While reading an article in the May/June Handgunner, John Taffin reviewed the new 'Texican' from STI, and mentioned a load from Buffalo Bore called 'standard pressure hvy'.  This is a load that is safe in the SAA guns that carries a 255 gr SWC and clocked 1025 fps from the Texican's 5 1/2" barrel.  I feel this would make an excellent 'woods load' for the .45 if you don't reload!  I think I will try some myself.  44 Man

[huntswithdogs]

44, That sounds like the load I shoot outa my BH. 'Course mine are reloads but that it in a nut shell! 255gr SWC and 231.