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Post by Burnston on Mar 19, 2024 22:44:58 GMT -5
Bob, If I am packing a SAA 45 I like to keep my loads closer to 850 fps, but with a bullet a bit heavier than the 452423 you are using. I cast a 454424 that runs close to 260 grains. It’ll handle any job asked of it. Ben, Hard to beat a SAA 44 Special. I run my RCBS 250K bullets right at 1000 fps with Power Pistol. The only way to make a Colt 44 better is to “handle” it with nice stags and have it passed down from a Grandfather. Here’s my 44 Special Dan I always enjoy seeing your rigs. Never seen you post anything that wasn’t well used and full of nobly earned character.
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Post by 38 WCF on Mar 19, 2024 23:55:08 GMT -5
Uberti Evil Roy, 357 Magnum. 170 grain R.N.F.P powder coated and 8.1 grains True Blue.
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Post by armoredman on Mar 20, 2024 4:51:13 GMT -5
I'm thinking I need a 45 Colt to stay with the gang...
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Post by bula on Mar 20, 2024 7:21:32 GMT -5
Yeah , keeping up with the gang here, a dangerous thing !
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Post by bigbore5 on Mar 20, 2024 8:06:41 GMT -5
Yeah , keeping up with the gang here, a dangerous thing ! Only dangerous to the wallet!!!
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Post by alukban on Mar 20, 2024 8:57:23 GMT -5
Typically a USFA in 45 Colt: 255 gr SWC over 9 gr of Unique for an even 900 fps, 25y zero.
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Post by revolvercranker on Mar 20, 2024 12:54:20 GMT -5
In my opinion this thread should have been split in two categories. One for dangerous animals and the other to two legged predators. Like I said over penetration can kill and innocent person.
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Post by hunter01 on Mar 20, 2024 13:20:52 GMT -5
In my opinion this thread should have been split in two categories. One for dangerous animals and the other to two legged predators. Like I said over penetration can kill and innocent person. When a projectile meets resistance, there are no guarantees what its behavior may be. Many bullets veer severely off course so even one you consider "optimum" could spit out the side and hit someone who isnt even in the direct line of fire. Just one of the many things you will take responsibility for if you choose to pull the trigger. Heck, in todays society, you will probably be sued by someone you may have saved for scaring them and causing PTSD. Will they win? Who knows. But, they will have an ambulance chasing attorney "pro bono" and you will pay dearly defending yourself!
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Post by revolvercranker on Mar 20, 2024 13:33:11 GMT -5
In my opinion this thread should have been split in two categories. One for dangerous animals and the other to two legged predators. Like I said over penetration can kill and innocent person. When a projectile meets resistance, there are no guarantees what its behavior may be. Many bullets veer severely off course so even one you consider "optimum" could spit out the side and hit someone who isnt even in the direct line of fire. Just one of the many things you will take responsibility for if you choose to pull the trigger. Heck, in todays society, you will probably be sued by someone you may have saved for scaring them and causing PTSD. Will they win? Who knows. But, they will have an ambulance chasing attorney "pro bono" and you will pay dearly defending yourself! Here's an interesting point to ponder hunter. Take the Belgium Browning Hi Power. It has a magazine disconnect. Now the Springfield S35 which is essentially the same pistol does not have the magazine disconnect. It was said in the past that if you had the Browning and deactivated the magazine disconnect that you may lose the case if you shot someone. How would it stand today?
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Post by hunter01 on Mar 20, 2024 14:59:07 GMT -5
When a projectile meets resistance, there are no guarantees what its behavior may be. Many bullets veer severely off course so even one you consider "optimum" could spit out the side and hit someone who isnt even in the direct line of fire. Just one of the many things you will take responsibility for if you choose to pull the trigger. Heck, in todays society, you will probably be sued by someone you may have saved for scaring them and causing PTSD. Will they win? Who knows. But, they will have an ambulance chasing attorney "pro bono" and you will pay dearly defending yourself! Here's an interesting point to ponder hunter. Take the Belgium Browning Hi Power. It has a magazine disconnect. Now the Springfield S35 which is essentially the same pistol does not have the magazine disconnect. It was said in the past that if you had the Browning and deactivated the magazine disconnect that you may lose the case if you shot someone. How would it stand today? Im not an attorney and dont even play one on TV. If its as it left the factory from SA, im sure you would be fine ON THAT SINGLE ISSUE. you can be sued for virtually anything and its up to you to prove your innocence. Its shame we are in such a litigious society these days!
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Post by Cholla on Mar 20, 2024 15:34:05 GMT -5
In my opinion this thread should have been split in two categories. One for dangerous animals and the other to two legged predators. Like I said over penetration can kill and innocent person. When a projectile meets resistance, there are no guarantees what its behavior may be. Many bullets veer severely off course so even one you consider "optimum" could spit out the side and hit someone who isnt even in the direct line of fire. Just one of the many things you will take responsibility for if you choose to pull the trigger. Heck, in todays society, you will probably be sued by someone you may have saved for scaring them and causing PTSD. Will they win? Who knows. But, they will have an ambulance chasing attorney "pro bono" and you will pay dearly defending yourself! . I'm going say a bad guy is far more of a threat than an over-penetrating bullet.
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Post by hunter01 on Mar 20, 2024 15:56:24 GMT -5
When a projectile meets resistance, there are no guarantees what its behavior may be. Many bullets veer severely off course so even one you consider "optimum" could spit out the side and hit someone who isnt even in the direct line of fire. Just one of the many things you will take responsibility for if you choose to pull the trigger. Heck, in todays society, you will probably be sued by someone you may have saved for scaring them and causing PTSD. Will they win? Who knows. But, they will have an ambulance chasing attorney "pro bono" and you will pay dearly defending yourself! . I'm going say a bad guy is far more of a threat than an over-penetrating bullet. Yes
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Post by rjm52 on Mar 20, 2024 21:06:52 GMT -5
Thread Drift...to make it clear
SINGLE ACTION (only)
Make, model, caliber, barrel length, how carried
Load: factory or handload. Load for urban and/or woods
Thanks....Bob
ps...since the majority of shots fired in defense by both LE and civilians miss the intended target anyway, actual passthroughs that hit someone...you gotta better chance with the PowerBall...
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Post by revolvercranker on Mar 20, 2024 21:22:33 GMT -5
Thread Drift...to make it clear SINGLE ACTION (only) Make, model, caliber, barrel length, how carried Load: factory or handload. Load for urban and/or woods Thanks....Bob ps...since the majority of shots fired in defense by both LE and civilians miss the intended target anyway, actual passthroughs that hit someone...you gotta better chance with the PowerBall... Tell Alex Baldwin that, he shot that lady director or whoever she was and the bullet passed through her and hit another man on the set. Maybe he'd been better off buying a PowerBall ticket that day huh?
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Post by x101airborne on Mar 21, 2024 7:26:06 GMT -5
Bob, you know I am a sixgun junkie. No, that's a lie; I am a firearms junkie and I need my fix! Ranch work I almost always carry a SA Ruger or a Smith model 10, 57, 58, 29. Ruger SA's are usually 41 or bigger. Almost always carry hollow points. Texas has a lack of thick skinned big bone critters sans for large hogs and I have never seen one to kill although my father and best friend have both killed over 400 pounders (by cotton scale). What I love about a revolver of any kind is the ability to carry snake shot in the first and maybe second chamber. If I need a hollow point it is only a cycle of the action away. With the hammer down it resists dirt and debris getting into the action. For me it is a utility thing, more function over form.
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