I have a Ruger Blackhawk .45 ACP/LC convertible. My state has goofy CCW laws, and my students can only carry the caliber they qualify with or lower, and they have to shoot a revolver to carry one. 45 ACP is much cheaper than LC for students to buy ammo.
Anyways, I've been thinking of putting the LC cylinder in to use as a bear gun. I was reading that the Blackhawk can handle higher pressures.
What I'm not really clear on is if the gun or cases are the limiting factor. One guy I was talking to was saying it's better to get .454 Casull cases and trim down to .45 LC lengths to get into .44 Mag territory. Other people are saying modern LC cases are up for as much pressure as the gun can take.
For people who have done it, what's your hottest load you've safely run? What case did you use, and what velocity did it run at?
Anyways, I've been thinking of putting the LC cylinder in to use as a bear gun. I was reading that the Blackhawk can handle higher pressures.
What I'm not really clear on is if the gun or cases are the limiting factor. One guy I was talking to was saying it's better to get .454 Casull cases and trim down to .45 LC lengths to get into .44 Mag territory. Other people are saying modern LC cases are up for as much pressure as the gun can take.
For people who have done it, what's your hottest load you've safely run? What case did you use, and what velocity did it run at?