Its basically what others have said. I can shoot a cast load at 1100fps with pleasure. No blast or concussion like a 44 mag.
I guess you never bothered to load the .44 to similar levels? This is exactly what I'm talking about. Folks shoot reduced loads in the .45Colt, compare them to 1400fps loads in the .44Mag and conclude that the .45 is a milder cartridge but still a "bigger hammer". You're comparing 20,000psi to 40,000psi. A ~260gr 1100fps is safe for a Colt SAA.
Originally Posted by mart
Ruger's 45 Colt cylinders generally are in need of correction, especially to shoot cast bullets. However, that's a pretty inexpensive fix and there are several reputable guys doing it.
Yeah, unless they're oversized. Virtually all .45's have oversized chambers and chamber mouths can go either way.
