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Been wanting a cowboy gun for years, never has been a need thing so always put on the backburner. Picked up a lnib New Vaquero for 400 bucks yesterday, felt that was a great deal and I wouldn't lose any money on it if I decided to send it down the road later. Anyway, all they had was the Federal American Eagle 225 loads for it (AE45LC). I went ahead and picked up a box in hopes to shoot it this weekend. Will these be ok in the new model vaqueros or do you think that will be too hot? I can always return them. I plan on getting everything to reload for it once I pile up some brass for it. Thanks for any help or suggestions.
Muzzle Energy: 369 ft lbs
Muzzle Velocity: 860 fps
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Those are standard pressure loads - they will be fine, the gun will be as well.
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Your gun will handle much higher pressure than any factory load; ENJOY IT.
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If your dealer accepts returned ammo, you are unusually lucky or you live in a much different world than I do.
The Vaquero is strong. Any commercial ammo is fine.
Have fun with your bargain. Most Vaqueros go for higher dollars than you paid, so enjoy!
“You must endeavour to enjoy the pleasure of doing good. That is all that makes life valuable.”
Robert E. Lee, in a letter to his invalid wife.
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$400 is a pretty good deal. I have three Ruger Vaqueros chambered in 38 SPL / .357 mag, 45 ACP / 45 Colt, and a 44 Mag. They are great shooters.
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Thanks again guys
It shot them just fine, just a nice little roll of recoil. Definitely going to see some range time with this one. It did crack one of the factory grips just above emblem. i just think it was a fitment issue, when i went to take the grips off...the side that cracked was extremely tight to the frame.
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