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WESHOOT2 · April 16, 2013, 08:18 AM

I found the 335g about all I could take.

I had great results with one of the 350--360g choices, but I just could not take the thrust. Same as I went to the 395g and 405g; way too much.
There were also other issues.

The 350-360g bullet that worked so well might have been better served at an ever-so-lessened launch speed, but I was afraid it would lose down-range accuracy.
That's why I tested those super-heavies; I wanted big-bear penetration capability yet something still controllable for further shots.

This remains the reason I recommend the maximum usable 45 Colt weight of 335g: sufficient-to-superior accuracy; sufficient sectional density / momentum / velocity balance; field proven.

April 16, 2013, 08:18 AM	#58
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	5.5" 45 Colt Redhawk I found the 335g about all I could take. I had great results with one of the 350--360g choices, but I just could not take the thrust. Same as I went to the 395g and 405g; way too much. There were also other issues. The 350-360g bullet that worked so well might have been better served at an ever-so-lessened launch speed, but I was afraid it would lose down-range accuracy. That's why I tested those super-heavies; I wanted big-bear penetration capability yet something still controllable for further shots. This remains the reason I recommend the maximum usable 45 Colt weight of 335g: sufficient-to-superior accuracy; sufficient sectional density / momentum / velocity balance; field proven. __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"