Does anyone make a heavy .45LC load...
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G. Glock
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I load and shoot thousands of .45 Colt. I have a moderate load and a hot load. My hot load is a level case full of 3F black powder. I've not chronographed it, but it's about as warm as I want to shoot from my Colt SAAs.
Of course, one has to enjoy the clean-up or black powder isn't as much fun.
Of course, one has to enjoy the clean-up or black powder isn't as much fun.
Hal,
That's true enough. However, that extra weight and speed are accompanied by a 53% increase in frontal area and a stock. I DO think it penetrates too much for all but very careful use, though.
I recently took a big buck (10 point, about 180 lbs) with a reduced recoil slug at 1200 fps. Penetration at 15 yards was broadside, at a slight angle. All the way through, about 16"...
That's true enough. However, that extra weight and speed are accompanied by a 53% increase in frontal area and a stock. I DO think it penetrates too much for all but very careful use, though.
I recently took a big buck (10 point, about 180 lbs) with a reduced recoil slug at 1200 fps. Penetration at 15 yards was broadside, at a slight angle. All the way through, about 16"...
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300 grn SWC or HP
Range Velocity Impact Drop ToF Energy
0 ..... 900 ..... -0.5 ..... 0 ..... 0 ..... 540
30..... 879 .... -0.23 .... 2.17 .... 0.1 ..... 515
60 ..... 859 .... -4.03 .... 8.41 .... 0.21 ..... 492
Pretty respectable, while still controllable.
260 grn
0 ..... 1050 ..... -0.5 ..... 0 ..... 0 ..... 637
30 ..... 1006 .... -0.15 ... 1.64 ... 0.09 ..... 584
60 ..... 970 ..... -2.9 ..... 6.38 ... 0.18 ..... 543
With a 25 yard sight in, either load will still have less than 6" of drop at 50 yards.
Now, for me, these would be general purpose WoodsWalker rounds. I would be hesitant to use them defensively in any urban environment, without doing some penetration testing in water.
300 grn SWC or HP
Range Velocity Impact Drop ToF Energy
0 ..... 900 ..... -0.5 ..... 0 ..... 0 ..... 540
30..... 879 .... -0.23 .... 2.17 .... 0.1 ..... 515
60 ..... 859 .... -4.03 .... 8.41 .... 0.21 ..... 492
Pretty respectable, while still controllable.
260 grn
0 ..... 1050 ..... -0.5 ..... 0 ..... 0 ..... 637
30 ..... 1006 .... -0.15 ... 1.64 ... 0.09 ..... 584
60 ..... 970 ..... -2.9 ..... 6.38 ... 0.18 ..... 543
With a 25 yard sight in, either load will still have less than 6" of drop at 50 yards.
Now, for me, these would be general purpose WoodsWalker rounds. I would be hesitant to use them defensively in any urban environment, without doing some penetration testing in water.
Smoke Rizen
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.45 L.C.
I'm with G. Glock,There's nothing like the BOOOMMM of a charge of the Dark Stuff I shoot all Black in Main Match Cowboy,but I only load 37grs. in My .45 Rugers. A full case W/ a 250gr.Lead Flat Nosed is probably a compressed 40-42grs. to fast for CAS. Shooting Black powder You'd have the advantage of being obscured from Your attacker's vision, and if You can move around the cloud You might get a second shot, undetected. I once had to shot a stage scenerio from inside a small Stagecoach. After the first shot I had to wave my hat around a couple minutes before I could find the window again! S.R.
I'm with G. Glock,There's nothing like the BOOOMMM of a charge of the Dark Stuff I shoot all Black in Main Match Cowboy,but I only load 37grs. in My .45 Rugers. A full case W/ a 250gr.Lead Flat Nosed is probably a compressed 40-42grs. to fast for CAS. Shooting Black powder You'd have the advantage of being obscured from Your attacker's vision, and if You can move around the cloud You might get a second shot, undetected. I once had to shot a stage scenerio from inside a small Stagecoach. After the first shot I had to wave my hat around a couple minutes before I could find the window again! S.R.
Mannlicher
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Since you did say Self defense, I will give you my long time carry load for my Smith 25-5. 12 grains Blue Dot, 225 grain Speer JHP. I get just under 1000fps from my 6 inch Smith. Easy shooting, accurate, and reliable.
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