45 Colt w/ Cast Performance

[Len]

I was given a box of 45 caliber Cast Performance 335 grain WLNGC bullets.

I wanted to find a safe load for my Smith 25. All the data I have come up with is for heavy loads in Rugers or TCs

Anyone know a source or have a load in the 900 fps range that won't damage the Smith?

Len

[jefats]

Leonard,

Usually, this weight slug is reserved for high performance needing an increase in velocity above what some guns can stand. The big N frames can handle a lot but if fed this as a steady diet they will eventually shoot loose and you will have some high dollar repair work as a result.

My suggestion would be to stay with 250 -300 grain bullets and at the velocities recommended for your Smith.

That's plenty for 95% of what walks this earth.

[nobearsyet]

Will those bullets even chamber in that Smith cylinder? They're a little long if memory serves (and it might not, it's been a while since I loaded any)

[Len]

I appreciate the input your confirming my thoughts. It appears they will chamber in my Smith but are probably too long for my Colt.

I will probably pass them on to a friend who has a Ruger in 45 colt.

Len

[dougader]

That's my favorite heavy bullet for the 5.5" SS Bisley. If you haven't gotten rid of those slugs, can I be your friend?

[J Miller]

I would not shoot that heavy of a bullet in any S&W .45 Colt. They just won't hold up to it.

nobearsyet,
My 25-5 cylinder is the same length as the cylinder in my Ruger BH and will chamber the exact same ammo.
Not that I shoot the heavy stuff in the Smith.

Joe

[Len]

Sorry dougader I gave them away before seeing your post.

Len