jim in Anchorage
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What kind of accuracy can I expect with one using hot loaded 300-325 gr hard cast LBT bullets? I ask because I bought, about 8 years ago, a BN stainless bisley in .45 Colt and never could get better than pie plate size 25 yard groups with it. I tried H110, WW296, 300 and 325gr gas check or not, shot the gun till my right arm went numb, no help. I tried factory ammo, light handloads, no difference.
About 3 weeks after this mental and physical punishment with the Bisley started I spotted a used Vaquero .45 at a gun show I simply had to buy. Same story, no accuracy no matter what I fed it.
I traded the Bisley later for a .32 mag single six and kept the Vaquero as a light handy close in bear protection gun [ which it excels at; lots of power but so compact I forget I'm carrying it ]
But thats not what I want. I would like a .45 accurate enough to be used as a primary hunting weapon, not just a back up. I am getting bored with rifles and really think the 325gr LBT at 1250 FPS would be good moose/bear medicine At 75-100 yards or so.
These are big targets, would be happy with 4-5" groups at 100 yards. Is this realistic with a box stock Blackhawk?
Also, are there any real differences between a Blackhawk and a super Blackhawk?
About 3 weeks after this mental and physical punishment with the Bisley started I spotted a used Vaquero .45 at a gun show I simply had to buy. Same story, no accuracy no matter what I fed it.
I traded the Bisley later for a .32 mag single six and kept the Vaquero as a light handy close in bear protection gun [ which it excels at; lots of power but so compact I forget I'm carrying it ]
But thats not what I want. I would like a .45 accurate enough to be used as a primary hunting weapon, not just a back up. I am getting bored with rifles and really think the 325gr LBT at 1250 FPS would be good moose/bear medicine At 75-100 yards or so.
These are big targets, would be happy with 4-5" groups at 100 yards. Is this realistic with a box stock Blackhawk?
Also, are there any real differences between a Blackhawk and a super Blackhawk?