New Redhawk

[Glen]

My new Ruger Redhawk now has a nice new shuck to live in on my gunbelt -- a Simply Rugged "Cattleman" that fits like a glove. I'm hoping to get down to the range tomorrow and run a handful of test loads through it, including the 325 grain Mountain Molds RF shown in the photo.

 

[Rick]

Very nice! Is there piggies in your future? That bullet has two things going for it, lot's of bearing surface and lot's of meplat.

 

[Brad]

That should work very well.

What sorta load you running with that bullet? Most of my 45 Colt loads are a 300 FP over 10 gr of surplus 105. Runs 950 in my 4 5/8 BH and 1100 in my Marlin 1894 CB. Worked well on a deer last fall.

 

[Glen]

Rick, that bullet took a big ol' pig about 15 years ago.

http://www.lasc.us/FryxellOldManMountain.htm

The load I originally used with that bullet was 21.3 grains of H110, which gave me about 1230 fps from a 7 1/2" Ruger, and very good accuracy. More recently, I have been shooting that bullet over 20.5 grains of 4227. I've never chronographed this load, but it should be somewhat slower (probably about 1050-1100 fps). It is very accurate.

 

[frnkeore]

I have two heavy loads that I used in my 7 1/2" bbl RH. But with Starline brass.

The Lee 340 gr 45/70 bullet, sized to .4525. It casts 335 gr in my #2 alloy. I get 1340 fps with 23.0 gr 296. 1.78 COAL.

The other is the 300 gr Hornaday jacketed 45/70 bullet, re-sized to .4525 and 25.0 gr H4227 for 1400 fps. 1.78 COAL

Both shoot 1 - 1 1/4 @ 25 yds.

I got the RH to shoot Casull level loads and the 25.0 gr H4227 load is the bottom end 454 Casull. I didn't go higher because that is all that I can hang on to! I felt bad for the paper, too. It didn't deserve the extreme abuse

Frank

 

[Winelover]

That gun, with that load, will generate plenty of energy at both ends. Didn't realize there are Grizzlies roaming around in Georgia.

 

[Ben]

Glen,

Our revolvers ( and loads ) are VERY similar :





One of my pet loads :

Disclaimer...........This load is safe in my 454 Casull, that being said, I don't recommend you using this load in other 45 Colt revolvers.

I figure this will handle most anything on 2 legs or 4 legs !

Ben

 

[Glen]

Winelover -- I'm no longer in Georgia. I'm now back home in Washington state (and enjoying our local wines!)

Ben -- I haven't played around with the Gould HP in the .45 Colt in many years, but it IS on my things to do list for this gun.

 

[Winelover]

Winelover -- I'm no longer in Georgia. I'm now back home in Washington state (and enjoying our local wines!)

Ben -- I haven't played around with the Gould HP in the .45 Colt in many years, but it IS on my things to do list for this gun.

Rick and I were out on the lake fishing, and he enlightened me. IMO, your probably better off in Washington, anyways.
In Michigan, I could find Washington State wines.....not a chance in Arkansas. Lucky to get California wines.

 

[Ben]

Glen,

" I'm no longer in Georgia. I'm now back home in Washington state. "

I think I've missed my opportunity to eat breakfast with you.

Ben

 

[Rick]

Rick and I were out on the lake fishing, and he enlightened me. IMO, your probably better off in Washington, anyways.
In Michigan, I could find Washington State wines.....not a chance in Arkansas. Lucky to get California wines.

California or Washington wine? No need in Arkansas when they sell moonshine in the grocery store.

 

[frnkeore]

Another good mold for the 45 Colt/Casull is the 457191, they usually cast small, you'll even find them marked 456191. They cast in the 290 gr range (mine 291 gr, .456 dia). I got mine about 3-4 years ago and haven't haven't tried mine yet. I haven't shot my 45 Colts in over 5 years.

Frank

 

[Glen]

...and it shoots quite nicely too!

 

[freebullet]

Ooo boy. I'm not so sure it's the gun that's shoots well. Looks like it's owner does a dandy job too.

Ben
How long is the barrel on the srh? I bet that's snappy.