Mark_Mark
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I’ve never tried .45 Long Colt. Do people load these hot?Can't go wrong with the .44. As I said, I like them both ... and the .45 Colt.
I’ve never tried .45 Long Colt. Do people load these hot?Can't go wrong with the .44. As I said, I like them both ... and the .45 Colt.
you should go classic and get a Lee loader! load in the field as you’re camping and fishing!I like .45colt for my big-bore needs. It loads easy, shoits easy, hits hard, makes BIG holes, and not too high pressure unless you really want to make something cook.
My intention is to spend a summer camping and fishing in Alaska when I retire in 8yrs.
I intend to have Rugers 50/50 with 4.2"barrel with me on that trip.
I found a mold for my Wrist Rocket that drops .432" balls weighing 123 gr cast from my "Mystery Metal" alloy, yep, round balls . Light loads of Bullseye in Magnum brass gives me between 500-600 fps from my Ruger SBH. I have a Rossi Puma in 44 Magnum that I like a lot. The Barrel slugs out at .432" (still i SAAMI spec. of .431". FWIW SAAMI spec for 44 Mag. rifle grove diameter is .431" and handgun barrels is .429". Dunno why, but when I started shooting cast in it I was hard pressed finding .433"+ bullets). 240 gr jacketed bullets shoot fine but my Puma has a bit of trouble feeding SWC. I only played with fitting/feeding SWC in it for a short time as I discovered Ranch Dog design 240 RNFP and 265 gr RNFP, excellent bullet designs.since 88!?!?! sold! might even get that used Rossi .44 for $450 too
that 123 gr ball ... is it a ball shape? how do they make .44 that small
That Puma is so light, too lightI found a mold for my Wrist Rocket that drops .432" balls weighing 123 gr cast from my "Mystery Metal" alloy, yep, round balls . Light loads of Bullseye in Magnum brass gives me between 500-600 fps from my Ruger SBH. I have a Rossi Puma in 44 Magnum that I like a lot. The Barrel slugs out at .432" (still i SAAMI spec. of .431". FWIW SAAMI spec for 44 Mag. rifle grove diameter is .431" and handgun barrels is .429". Dunno why, but when I started shooting cast in it I was hard pressed finding .433"+ bullets). 240 gr jacketed bullets shoot fine but my Puma has a bit of trouble feeding SWC. I only played with fitting/feeding SWC in it for a short time as I discovered Ranch Dog design 240 RNFP and 265 gr RNFP, excellent bullet designs.
It's really heavier than needed for general purpose use but I love the 310gr Oregon Trail bullet. It has a huge meplat and is extremely accurate.
I’m intrigued. Looked, but maybe they don’t make that bullet anymore?
For general purpose use, I aim for 900-1200fps with powders like Unique.
The 310gr is part of their TruShot line and has a gas check. It's now listed as a 300gr and it looks like the price went up.
I would prefer a Skeeter .44 special load to a .357 magnum personally.
Yep, I've probably taken more critters with a 240gr SWC over 10.0gr Unique than any other centerfire load.
People underestimate the power of Hard Cast bullets!https://oregontrailbullets.com/xcart/?target=product&product_id=106
I think that would be it. Maybe not. 300gr, or 310gr. Seems like the actual weight is somewhere between the two for gas checked cast with lube. At least in my experience.
but I seriously doubt if you're getting 1900FPS from your 4" revolver using 43 gr of H110/W296
People underestimate the power of Hard Cast bullets!
Ok... what does a wide flat meplat DO? I’m missing out, I just like the straight line penetration of a HC for dangerous game, crazy animalsI think what people underestimate is what a wide flat meplat can do. Which is understandable, because it's not obvious.
Totally true. Lots of folks think hardball and a flat nosed solid do the same thing. Not even close!I think what people underestimate is what a wide flat meplat can do. Which is understandable, because it's not obvious.
what does a wide flat meplat DO?
Ok... what does a wide flat meplat DO? I’m missing out, I just like the straight line penetration of a HC for dangerous game, crazy animals
People underestimate the power of Hard Cast bullets!
Weight and cost of ammunition plus wear and tear on your body.
I'm a ex N frame hauler. Consider a Glock in 10 MM or a high cap 9MM. Practice makes perfect
If this is going to mutate into a bear thread, you've gotta announce it. Like this :if a Bear or Moose charges you, you pretty much have 1 shot. a 9mm in bear county will just piss it off more