They say the action is a lot stronger than most people give it credit for but still no need to push it to the ragged edge.
That's completely unproven. There is no reason to believe them stronger than the Colt or USFA SAA. I would load a New Vaquero no higher than the common "Tier II" 21-22,000psi.
The "action" on the New Vaquero, (whatever that means), is likely as strong as the older models, the issue is that the cylinder window is smaller requiring a smaller cylinder with less steel to withstand higher pressures, and that is significant. Standard Colt .45 cylinders are rather pathetic.
That being said, some effective loadings are possible at the lower pressure and is usually what I run with.
Performance is determined more by bullet style and weight and those are very effective at lower velocity...effective enough for me.
Higher velocity just gives a bit more range.
Those wimpy 300gr loads hit the 450 yard gong pretty hard at that.
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