KansasTrapper77
Member
I am trying to develop a hunting load for my 4&5/8” .45 Cal Ruger Blackhawk. This hunting load will have a MAX range of 30 yards and a desired range of less than 20 yards with a desired muzzle velocity around 900fps.
Hornady bullets are extremely common around me so while I’m not limited to their lineup it simply is easier to use Hornady.
I had a bad experience with a Hornady XTP and two great experiences with Hornady FTX so I would like to try it in my Blackhawk.
Here are my thoughts:
I could load the bullet in a .45 Colt case but it would require I trim short some of my limited supply of .45 Colt cases.
I could trim the spire point off the FTX and load it in a standard case and treat it like a similar weight jacketed bullet. Although I’m curious how removing a large portion of the point will affect expansion.
I can carefully develop a load with an untrimmed bullet in a .45 ACP case because it will have plenty of room in the cylinder.
Basically all these thoughts are exercises to not trim the brass short.
Tell me your thoughts, thanks.
Hornady bullets are extremely common around me so while I’m not limited to their lineup it simply is easier to use Hornady.
I had a bad experience with a Hornady XTP and two great experiences with Hornady FTX so I would like to try it in my Blackhawk.
Here are my thoughts:
I could load the bullet in a .45 Colt case but it would require I trim short some of my limited supply of .45 Colt cases.
I could trim the spire point off the FTX and load it in a standard case and treat it like a similar weight jacketed bullet. Although I’m curious how removing a large portion of the point will affect expansion.
I can carefully develop a load with an untrimmed bullet in a .45 ACP case because it will have plenty of room in the cylinder.
Basically all these thoughts are exercises to not trim the brass short.
Tell me your thoughts, thanks.
