Originally Posted by Dinny
I shoot a Henry X rifle and a Ruger Blackhawk both in 45 Colt. They both really like the 250gr Hornady XTP pushed fast with H110. I still haven't killed a deer with either one but I'm confident they will work just fine.
I like the Hornady 250 a lot in the Blackhawk. Accurate bullet. I load it with Longshot or HS-6 to 1200-1250 fps. Any more than that and it's less fun to shoot.


I belong on eroding granite, among the pines.