NateCowlishaw
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You guys,
I've decided to purchase a Ruger Blackhawk in 45 Colt. I did this with the intention of learning to handload properly and safely. I'm hearing various opinions on whether it is safe or not to experiment with the 45 Colt with different pressures (not to exceed 25,000 C.P.U.) and whether the 45 Colt casings can withstand magnum pressures or not. Also, I am not into magnumizing my Colt 45. I purchased the gun for self defense out in the hills and as a potential survival round. I am confused because there's always the 44 Mag vs the 45 Colt argument, and a lot of folks seem to bash the 45 Colt. Regardless the 45 Colt offers a bigger piece of lead and that is what tipped the scales for me.
As a soon-to-be handload beginner is there any good advice that folks can provide on the 45 Colt? Any interesting facts and info? Also, I am looking to see if there are manufacturers that offer a stronger then normal 45 Colt brass?
Thanks!
Nate
I've decided to purchase a Ruger Blackhawk in 45 Colt. I did this with the intention of learning to handload properly and safely. I'm hearing various opinions on whether it is safe or not to experiment with the 45 Colt with different pressures (not to exceed 25,000 C.P.U.) and whether the 45 Colt casings can withstand magnum pressures or not. Also, I am not into magnumizing my Colt 45. I purchased the gun for self defense out in the hills and as a potential survival round. I am confused because there's always the 44 Mag vs the 45 Colt argument, and a lot of folks seem to bash the 45 Colt. Regardless the 45 Colt offers a bigger piece of lead and that is what tipped the scales for me.
As a soon-to-be handload beginner is there any good advice that folks can provide on the 45 Colt? Any interesting facts and info? Also, I am looking to see if there are manufacturers that offer a stronger then normal 45 Colt brass?
Thanks!
Nate