98s1lightning
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I was looking at the Fort Scott over the Lehigh or Cutting Edge because they are about 10 bucks a box cheaper.
This is dependent on your barrel, and magazine. I hotroded an Xd45 tac to nearly Rowland class loads in Super brass. The Stormlake barrel I used had a longer than average throat as I had no issue setting 240s out to touch the mag before hitting the lands.I wonder if you could cram the 240 XTP MAG into the 45 ACP Case or if it a much longer bullet. That would certainly guarantee the lowest expansion of the hollow point bullets out there. *I do realize it would have to be a carefully developed load*
lemme go look in the AM... I may still have some....infact I might have some loaded....Loonwulf do you have any Hornady #45220 240 XTP MAG on hand?!?!?!
My retired bullet caster hunted and carried .44 Mag or 45 Super as sidearm. He even made solid brass bullets for penetration and used .30 carbine bullet in .38 shotshell as sabot for .357 brass to increase penetration.What the toughest bullet you can get that will penetrate and stay together. I'm looking to get the most out of my HK 45C for woods carry. I would like it to shoot faster, flatter, and as much energy as I can safely.
I feel undergunned with my 45 vs my 357 in the woods, but the 45 is so much easier to pack...
So just to answer your question (Against penetrating thick animal hide), I would agree with MarkNM and say 24 BHN hard cast lead bullet.My Choice was Laser-cast 230’s, Brinell 24 RN https://www.laser-cast.com/#!/45-Cal-230g-RN-452/p/93944897/category=25376421
Now those are tough.
I believe coated lead bullets have been tested to 1800 fps without leading the barrel.I will have to expand my considerations to the harder lead coated bullets that have been mentioned. It is unchartered territory for me and I want to be sure it's safe for the polygonal rifling. Also do these coated bullets have velocity restrictions like soft lead?
https://www.gun-tests.com/issues/26...mal--ammo-45-colt-45-acp-loadings-6122-1.html45 acp ball ammo in a stock 1911 has killed grizzly in Alaska. shot placement is key with any load.
most of those in the pic were recovered from a dirt bank. a few were shot in water jugs and expanded perfectly and a lot.Loonwulf I'm gonna give the 200gr HAP a try. I'll report back. Another member posted some nice 230 XTPs that were recovered from some unknown target (im guessing water jug) and they looked real nice. The HAP should expand slightly less.