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Re: .45 Colt Bullet/Load for Whitetails
fshaw #16327680 08/09/21
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I shot my first .45 LC deer over 25 years ago. I’ve used several different bullets since then, but the most consistent has been the 250 XTP. Over 14.0 grains of BlueDot it produces 1050 fps in my RBH’s 4-5/8” barrel with good accuracy. Terminal performance is ample for deer at 50 yards and under. Enough said.



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Re: .45 Colt Bullet/Load for Whitetails
fshaw #16328912 08/10/21
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I'll be using the 250 gr XTP and 2400 powder for 1160 fps from my 5 1/2 inch Ruger Bisley as a deer hunting, & bear defense load.

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Re: .45 Colt Bullet/Load for Whitetails
fshaw #16345067 08/15/21
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From my Ruger Blackhawk and my Contender, either the RCBS 45-255 KT or Lyman 464424 sized .454 and 18 grains of Alliance 2400. Lets a lot of air in and a lot of blood out. Penetration you have to see to believe. Two DRT deer and a couple hogs. A woodchuck as a bonus.
Re: .45 Colt Bullet/Load for Whitetails
fshaw #16861779 01/20/22
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Originally Posted by fshaw
I’m just about to purchase a Blackhawk .45 Colt/ACP convertible. I’ve loaded for .44 Mag quite a lot but have not loaded for the .45 Colt. Really looking forward to it. I’d like to hunt with it this fall for whitetails. I hunt in the Adirondacks of NY where 75 yards would be a long shot. Any favorite bullet/load combinations for this purpose?

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Little late to the party here, but if your convertible is a mid-frame flat top, just be advised that it is not rated for full house "ruger only" .45 Colt loads. 23,000 PSI is suggested max.
Great article on loading for the Lipsey's .45 flat top from Brian Pearce, in Handloader #275, December 2011.

Here a pic of my .45 convertible - with a Bisley conversion:
[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]

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Re: .45 Colt Bullet/Load for Whitetails
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My load for a 4 3/4" Ruger NM Blackhawk is the RCBS 45-250KT sized .452 and 18 grains of 2400. Testing on a doe carcass found on my farm after deer season showed full side to side penetration at several locations. Carcass probably 5 days and old in 35 degree weather. Don't expand and wheel weight metal.
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My load for a 4 3/4" Ruger NM Blackhawk is the RCBS 45-250KT sized .452 and 18 grains of 2400. Testing on a doe carcass found on my farm after deer season showed full side to side penetration at several locations. Carcass probably 5 days and old in 35 degree weather. Don't expand and wheel weight metal.
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