45 Colt “Magnum”? 

A Redhawk is next on my list for D/A shooting. Appreciate the comment and Info!

It was extra snappy, but didn’t have the speed I thought it would for all that snap. That’s what is sorta disappointing to me for the pistol. But the rifle load will get filed as a success and remembered for future use.

Thanks! This is definitely going to be one of the loads I file for deer use. Check out Rim Rock for bullets. I’m gonna get some some them for my 38, but Chauncey swears by them. They seem to have good stuff at good pricing. Appreciate all the support my friend.

Good info! I’ll look into that. Thanks!

I appreciate the advice. I have found since filming this, that personally I was probably gripping too hard trying to control the recoil, rather than “riding” the recoil as some folks put it. It’s all part of learning and getting better! Thanks again.

I appreciate the kind words!

Thanks for the info!

The new model Blackhawks are the same frame. That’s what mine is. But you’re right about the New Vaquero. It’s built closer to the SAA size, and cannot handle hotter stuff. I’d love to find an Old Vaquero with a 7.5” barrel.

Oh, my 2400 powder charge is 2400 is 17 grains, plenty for deer. I have never tried 2400 above 17.0.

I’m using a Blackhawk, so it shouldn’t be a problem

I’m not 100% up on the governor, but a quick search at what pressures .410 runs compared to standard 45 Colt tells me it wouldn’t handle anything hotter than standard loads. Standard 45 Colt runs at 14,000 psi. .410 runs at 12,500 psi. I don’t know that I would try anything hot in it. I seen a warning while looking this up on Buffalo Bores website saying it isn’t rated for Ruger or +p loads either. There are several SAA safe loads that get up near 1000 fps I’ve noticed in some of my loading manuals. When it comes to hotter stuff, I don’t know that I’d risk blowing my gun up to see. Thanks for the view and the comment!

It is a new model I got around 2010. It’s my understanding, All Ruger Blackhawks can handle hotter loads even back in the old three screw models.

That sounds like it will be a hammer from a rifle! Any loading in 45 colt I do going forward with h110 will be for my rifle use. I’ll eventually dabble in heavier stuff in it. Thanks for the advice!

@@j_c_hunt I actually call them my hog hammers! They do a number on boars!

Based it off the old 90s gun and training videos. Just a touch of nostalgia.

So far I’ve had awesome results with unique and 2400. Thanks for stopping by!

👍 Following along with the 45 testing. I have a Ruger bisley 45 and a Rossi. ✝️🙏

I've been looking at some loads for 45, 44 mag using unique, green dot and ?? I came across three containers of Green dot so gonna look at it first.

I’ve read blue dot does pretty good in 45 Colt, but haven’t had any to try. Good luck with it!

@@j_c_hunt I might have some. Do you have a source for load data for Ruger loads

Stay tuned…😬

I have been reloading for a decade now, I think I have see one single can of Unique ever.

Large pistol primers have been tough to source here lately. Good luck in the hunt for them!

@@j_c_hunt super difficult for me, Calgary, Alberta here

@petermurdoch3001 dang, hate to hear that. Maybe someday it’ll change.

@@j_c_hunt finding less expensive 45lc Herters, Sellier & Bellot, American Eagle 44RemMag is 100$ per 20 at Cabela

@petermurdoch3001 man that’s crazy to think it’s that high up there.

The thing about 45 Colt VS 44 magnum is, 45 Colt can be loaded to perform the same if not better than 44 with less pressure. I’m not taking away from the 44, as I like it also what I’ve shot of them. But 45 is pretty versatile. The loading I did today was straight from my Lee loading manual for Ruger/TC, it just didn’t perform like the claims in the manual with H110. It’s a “magnum” in the sense it’s a lot hotter than standard 45 Colt, but in the end this particular load didn’t perform in the sense I thought it would per the load manual. Thanks for the great conversation and insight!

@@j_c_hunt I did not question the physics of it. I just make no attempt to "magnumize" non magnum cartridges. I rarely use even "maximum" loads from the manuals. I just use a gun chambered for a cartridge delivering the performance I seek for the task at hand. In my "magnum" revolvers I most commonly shoot light cast bullet loads for practice. Wadcutter of semi-wadcutter designs. In fact, in the .45 Colt, I often use .45 Colt cases trimmed down to the length of a .45 ACP and seat the bullets in a .45 ACP seating die. These also work well in my S&W Performance Center .45 Schofield. With light charges they give much better consistency than light charges in a huge case. In a lever rifle, they would increase magazine capacity, if that is a consideration for you. But you would have to test if they function properly. Likewise, I use mostly .38 Special and .44 Special cases/loads in my .357 and .44 Magnum revolvers with light wadcutter loads. I handload for every centerfire firearm I own and cast at least one bullet for each. I currently handload for 81 different cartridges.

@garyK.45ACP so far in my journey down this addictive hobby, I’ve found I like cast bullets vs jacketed myself. I do have a desire to find some Speer semi jacketed stuff to shoot, but it’s all out of stock most places I look. I recently started casting my own, so I’ve been studying the science into getting good quality, consistent bullets. I like trying the hot stuff in the 45 Colt realm, because the Blackhawk can take it. I’d love to have a Model 25 or Colt M1909 to shoot standard stuff from. I think the next thing on my list of wants in the magnum realm is a DA 41 magnum of somekind.

@@j_c_hunt I use wheelweights I collected in the 70s and 80s for cast bullets. I used to put buckets at service stations (when gas stations had mechanics instead of groceries) and pick them up once a week. I have, literally, tons of wheelweights. I am sure they will last the rest of my life. And since I am now retired and in my "forever" home, I will never have to move them again! I use them as is for everything, rifle and handgun, revolvers and semi-autos. I never owned a .41 Magnum but I do cast a 210 gr. .41 magnum bullet I use for reduced loads in a .405 Winchester rifle. My grandkids can shoot their great, great grandfather's rifle that way. I do not own a Model 1909, but I do own a Model 1917 Colt in .45 ACP. Unfortunately, the cut down .45 Colt cases won't work in it because the rims aren't thick enough and they aren't reliable. They chamber fine, but give too many "clicks" and not enough "bangs". I use .45 Auto-rim cases in that revolver. "Moon clips" are a pain in the @ss.

@garyK.45ACP I’ve been using wheel weights also. Problem today is, out of 16 pounds worth of weights, I ended up with 9 pounds of lead and the rest was either zinc, steel, and some polymer. I have some pure lead around for muzzleloader use I could mix some tin with I guess to get it to the right BHN. I want to find either a 4” Smith 57 or a 5.5” blued Redhawk. Guess we’ll see what the future brings. Thanks for the advice and conversation

What’s the question about the Redhawk?

The reason they were shooting low is they were getting out of the barrel faster and the gun didn't have as much time to rise. First thing I learned when I started reloading