Obturation
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Hey all,
Hope everyone's feeling good. Wanted to take a poll of what everyone thinks is the ideal big bore revolver cartridge and if you've got time, why.
A couple notes:
We all know what the most powerful is, I'm interested in what you see as ideal.
Cartridges intended for Semi autos were not included (sorry 50 ae guys), you can vote for the "something else" category if the 50 ae or 50 gi (or other) is you're ideal big bore revolver cartridge.
No, I don't consider 357 magnum or 10mm big bore , just as I don't consider 9mm or 40 s&w big bores. Also didn't include 41 magnum to keep consistent but I do consider it the littlest big bore. ::::edit:::: 41 mag added due to popular response.
Ideal for you, may not be ideal for others. Opinions are like belly buttons, some of us have more than one.
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My personal choice is the 45 colt/454 casull family of cartridges. Reason being they fit in standard length cylinders, bullet selection is much better than you'll find in the .480 & .500 bore guns, has more power than the 44 magnum, can use multiple different 45 caliber cartridges and comes chambered in revolvers regular guys can afford. A well rounded cartridge that can be loaded to the highest pressures found in just about any cartridge if desired and can still effectively use black powder loads if that's your thing.
I've considered getting a 480 ruger for years as the heavier bullets and larger diameter are very effective . my hang up has been components, they're not very common and what you can find is what you'll get, that led to my interest in the 500 jrh. Bigger bullets and still fit a normal length cylinder, not a huge selection of bullets but there are enough, properly headstamped cases can be tough to get & expensive. Of course you can cut down your own cases but it's just one more thing. If there was a 6 shot, double action 500 jrh and I had a pile of brass and a couple good molds , I likely would have chosen the 500 jrh. That's not going to stop me from getting one but I doubt it will take the place of the 45 caliber cartridges I currently prefer.
So what's ideal for you?
---i'll add, I expect the 44 magnum to come out on top and rightfully so- max loads are more than most folks care for or need so it makes sense for a lot of people.
Hope everyone's feeling good. Wanted to take a poll of what everyone thinks is the ideal big bore revolver cartridge and if you've got time, why.
A couple notes:
We all know what the most powerful is, I'm interested in what you see as ideal.
Cartridges intended for Semi autos were not included (sorry 50 ae guys), you can vote for the "something else" category if the 50 ae or 50 gi (or other) is you're ideal big bore revolver cartridge.
No, I don't consider 357 magnum or 10mm big bore , just as I don't consider 9mm or 40 s&w big bores. Also didn't include 41 magnum to keep consistent but I do consider it the littlest big bore. ::::edit:::: 41 mag added due to popular response.
Ideal for you, may not be ideal for others. Opinions are like belly buttons, some of us have more than one.
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My personal choice is the 45 colt/454 casull family of cartridges. Reason being they fit in standard length cylinders, bullet selection is much better than you'll find in the .480 & .500 bore guns, has more power than the 44 magnum, can use multiple different 45 caliber cartridges and comes chambered in revolvers regular guys can afford. A well rounded cartridge that can be loaded to the highest pressures found in just about any cartridge if desired and can still effectively use black powder loads if that's your thing.
I've considered getting a 480 ruger for years as the heavier bullets and larger diameter are very effective . my hang up has been components, they're not very common and what you can find is what you'll get, that led to my interest in the 500 jrh. Bigger bullets and still fit a normal length cylinder, not a huge selection of bullets but there are enough, properly headstamped cases can be tough to get & expensive. Of course you can cut down your own cases but it's just one more thing. If there was a 6 shot, double action 500 jrh and I had a pile of brass and a couple good molds , I likely would have chosen the 500 jrh. That's not going to stop me from getting one but I doubt it will take the place of the 45 caliber cartridges I currently prefer.
So what's ideal for you?
---i'll add, I expect the 44 magnum to come out on top and rightfully so- max loads are more than most folks care for or need so it makes sense for a lot of people.
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