This thread has helped me do some thinking. There is a great chance a Ruger Flattop convertible with a 5 1/2" barrel will take up permanent residence in my safe soon.
I really like Accurate powders and have been looking for some loads in the lighter side of +P. I also have read that the 45 LC has some case capacity problems with the newer powders in that the case is not nearly full and powder position can make a significant difference through a chronograph and thus down range. My research shows loads with the 255 gr cast I plan to start with list Accurate powders 9, 4100, 5744, and Ramshot Enforcer. All have +P loads starting at 20.6 gr and going up. Those +P starting loads range around 1,230 fps to 1,350 fps. I do believe those loads would do the trick on most any critter in the lower 48 and still be pretty mild to shoot. Add that with a fuller case for more even burn and less powder position problems should be a win, win.
Thoughts? Am I over thinking this or am I on the right track. Thanks.
Scott, I don't think the new Flattops are as strong a frame as the standard model BlackHawks old model Vaqueros. If that's the case, you don't want to shoot the Ruger "only" heavy handloads. I may be wrong, but that's what I was told when I bought my first new model flattop several years ago.
