Wachtelhund
Member
I have Taurus Thunderbolt and would like to load 300 grain jacketed (.451) bullets to pressures above normal pistol loads, but not to dangerous P+ levels. I called Taurus in FL and asked what PSI the rifle would handle safely, they couldn't tell me. I might try calling a different day of the week.
I have fired factory loads through it and it seemed like I was shooting .22 shorts.
I've look up load data using 300 gr jacket bullets and H110 powder, 17 to 20 grains, but none have listed PSI data. I have seen other load data using 300 gr bullets and 23.5 grains of H110 max for P+ loads. I would like a load around 20,000 to 22,000 PSI.
I have have yet to try any reloads in the gun, period. I would like to use it as a home defense gun for my wife with lighted loads and a short range deer rifle. I have shortened the barrel to 20", added a front fire sight and a rear peep sight.
I have fired factory loads through it and it seemed like I was shooting .22 shorts.
I've look up load data using 300 gr jacket bullets and H110 powder, 17 to 20 grains, but none have listed PSI data. I have seen other load data using 300 gr bullets and 23.5 grains of H110 max for P+ loads. I would like a load around 20,000 to 22,000 PSI.
I have have yet to try any reloads in the gun, period. I would like to use it as a home defense gun for my wife with lighted loads and a short range deer rifle. I have shortened the barrel to 20", added a front fire sight and a rear peep sight.