.45 colt for deer - Long Range Hunting Forum
Aug 29, 2011 · Even the cowboy 45 Colt loads kill deer easy when you put the bullet in the vitals. The original loading for the 45 Colt was a 250/55 gr lead bullet with 40 grs Black Powder and out of a 7 1/2" barrel would do 900 to 1000 fps and was one if not the most powerful pistol until the mags game along.
.45 Colt deer hunting load - Ruger Forum
Jun 4, 2013 · I believe buffalo bore makes a 45 colt load that uses a 225gr full wadcutter. I used to hand load a 225gr full wadcutter for a flat top 45 colt. It was absolutely devastating on game. I think it is called an anti-personel round on their website. My hand load was slower than theirs. So, I believe it would serve you well.
.45 Colt for deer? - North Carolina Hunting and Fishing Forums
Sep 21, 2020 · 45 colt carries a tiny less energy than the 357 mag. Out of rifle I wouldn’t hesitate to call it a hundred yard gun for deer. 45 cal is a large hole to punch in deers vitals. You don’t need a big rifle to kill a deer. Sight it in with some good expanding bullets like Hornady xtp or a good jsp/jhp and slay some whitetails. Honestly I would ...
hunting revolver 45 Colt vs 44 mag - Ruger Forum
Mar 17, 2013 · I think the two best jacketed +P loads for deer with the 45 Colt would be the 250gr Hornady XTP, or the 260gr Nosler partition hollowpoint. I have used the 300gr Hornady XTP with some very stout charges of WW296 and H110 propellants, and haven't seen a lot of expansion with the 300gr XTP.
Blackhawk 45ACP for Deer - Ruger Forum
Jun 24, 2024 · My .45 Colt / .45 Auto Blackhawk is also a 4 5/8” model. Though mine is a flattop so I am restricted to 23,000psi. I got into handgun hunting because I just couldn’t get excited about bow hunting and in my area of Kansas a scoped rifle and a decent deer stand almost guaranteed you a deer in the freezer.
.45 Vaquero for hunting? - Ruger Forum
Feb 11, 2018 · A 45 Colt Vaquero wouldn't be my first hand gun choice for hunting deer but inside 50 yards it's more accurate and more powerful than any bow. I would also choose the Vaquero over the GP100. 45 Colt beats 357 every time and 5.5" is better than 4".
Factory ammo - .45 colt bullet weight for deer? - Ruger Forum
Mar 1, 2016 · Specialty ammo products like the Garret, Buffalo Bore, and Grizzly products are great, but they're really not bringing much advantage to a 50yrd or less whitetail killing open-sighted revolver. Plain old 45 Colt standard pressure win, rem, PMC, etc 225 to 250grn bullets will kill any deer that has ever walked at 50yrds, even further.
.45 Colt +P for hunting deer - Ruger Forum
Feb 14, 2013 · 45 Long Colt Corbon Hunter 265gr +P BCHP Ammo, 45 Long Colt Speer Gold Dot 250gr. HP Ammo, What I have not been able to find, are factory +P loads produced with the Hornady 250gr XTP jacketed hollowpoint, and the Nosler …
Hunting with a New Model Blackhawk in 45 Colt - Ruger Forum
Sep 7, 2012 · I have a NM Blackhawk with a 7 1/2 inch barrel in 45 colt that I would like to kill a deer with. I've searched and googled but haven't really got any good info on what bullet is recommended for deer. I heard people mention Buffalo Bore ammo and one guy mentioned Hornady Leverevolution.
Whats the best but safest +p ammo for a 45 LC blackhawk
Feb 14, 2022 · The 45 Colt is based a large dia. bullet at moderate velocity (800-900 fps) and is effective at these velocities. 900 fps is what I shoot for in standard pressure loads for deer. My personal limit is 50-60 yds with open sights and I have …