.45 L. Colt LBT Bullets---

Prince55 · May 20, 2009, 11:07 PM

Has anyone tried any of the LBT style cast bullets for the .45 L. Colt
in the 280 Wide Flat Nose design for hunting or accuracy ?
Seems like that would be a good weight for that cal. for longer range
shooting maybe out to 100yds in Ruger only loads.

Thanks

Randy 1911 · May 21, 2009, 03:12 AM

What is LTB? I have loaded 45 LC for a long time and never heard of them.

Sam06 · May 21, 2009, 06:14 AM

Not in 45 Colt but I have used them in 44 Mag.

http://www.beartoothbullets.com/bulletselect/index.htm

The 280 grainer is a good mid to heavy weight bullet in the 44 Mag. When I want to go heavy I load the 335 or 355 Grainers. They work great in the Redhawk with its longer cylinder and the DCG (Dual Crimp Grove) on the 355 is a nice touch.

I hunt almost exclusively with a handgun and The LBT style bullets work VERY good on animals. They penetrate deep and most importantly straight. They are accurate(in my guns) don't lead the bore and are as hard as Superman's knees.

For Deer and small thin skinned animals I would think the 280gr would be fine. But If you are going after bear, Big hogs or as a SD bullet against Dangerous game I would go with the 300-335 grain bullets. What kind of Pistol are you using?

http://www.beartoothbullets.com/bulletselect/index.htm

GeauxTide · May 21, 2009, 10:17 AM

I've used the 275gr LBT from Hunters Supply for the past 7 years and love them. I'm up to 10gr of Unique in my Ruger Bisley. Shoots right through 12 inch trees at 25 yards. Can hold on 5 gallon buckets at 100 yards.

GeauxTide · May 21, 2009, 10:18 AM

LBT is Lead Broad Tip

Prince55 · May 21, 2009, 01:28 PM

I was thinking LBT was Lead Bullet Teck. bullets made from Veral Smith's
company molds. The design is WFN -wide flat nose but I could be wrong.
I may try some of the 300 grainers.
They're pictured on Montana Bullets website.
Thanks

Prince55 · May 21, 2009, 01:40 PM

I've tried some 240gr that I cast and they're coming out at about
245gr with the alloy I'm using. Have also tried some 250gr LBT in
Ruger Blackhawks 4 5/8 & 6 1/2 in. .41 Magnum. I've never tried any
in the .45 L Colt in the Ruger Blackhawk-it's a 4 5/8 inch.
Was trying to use a heavier weight that would shoot point of aim
at about 35-50 yards without filing the rear sight.
Seems like the LBT style is extremely effective on game.
Thanks

.45 COLT · May 21, 2009, 09:22 PM

Quote:

I was thinking LBT was Lead Bullet Teck. bullets made from Veral Smith's company molds

You were thinking about right. It's Veral's company, Lead Bullet Technologies. Some bullet companies that have never bought molds from LBT are calling their bullets "LBT Bullets" or "LBT-Style Bullets".

DC

Prince55 · May 21, 2009, 10:34 PM

.45 Colt---Thanks. Wonder how they're getting by using Verals design?
Looks like he would have had a patent on those special designs.
I've compared those bullets and more of the weight is moved forward
into the nose leaving more space below the crimp groove for increased
powder capacity. You can put them side by side with others and
plainly see the difference.

Thanks

marsofold · May 22, 2009, 04:16 PM

In Kalifornia they'd be Lesbian-Bisexual-Transgendered bullets.

GeauxTide · May 22, 2009, 07:29 PM

Thanks for the correction on LBT. Sounded good, though.

Prince55 · May 22, 2009, 10:53 PM

In a way - you're right. They are lead with a broad tip.

.45 COLT · May 23, 2009, 01:29 AM

You might have been thinking of the profile descriptive. Long Flat Nose (LFN), Wide Flat Nose (WFN), Round Flat Nose (RFN), etc. Toss in a Gas Checked (GC) or Plain Base (PB), a cast bullet can have an awful lot of letters after it.

DC

May 20, 2009, 11:07 PM	#1
Prince55 Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2007 Posts: 472	.45 L. Colt LBT Bullets--- Has anyone tried any of the LBT style cast bullets for the .45 L. Colt in the 280 Wide Flat Nose design for hunting or accuracy ? Seems like that would be a good weight for that cal. for longer range shooting maybe out to 100yds in Ruger only loads. Thanks

May 21, 2009, 03:12 AM	#2
Randy 1911 Senior Member Join Date: May 7, 2009 Location: Western Arkansas Posts: 273	What is LTB? I have loaded 45 LC for a long time and never heard of them. __________________ Been Reloading 27 Years NRA Member Member Old Fort Gun Club www.ofgc.org

May 21, 2009, 06:14 AM	#3
Sam06 Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2008 Location: Fayettenam Posts: 1,086	Not in 45 Colt but I have used them in 44 Mag. http://www.beartoothbullets.com/bulletselect/index.htm The 280 grainer is a good mid to heavy weight bullet in the 44 Mag. When I want to go heavy I load the 335 or 355 Grainers. They work great in the Redhawk with its longer cylinder and the DCG (Dual Crimp Grove) on the 355 is a nice touch. I hunt almost exclusively with a handgun and The LBT style bullets work VERY good on animals. They penetrate deep and most importantly straight. They are accurate(in my guns) don't lead the bore and are as hard as Superman's knees. For Deer and small thin skinned animals I would think the 280gr would be fine. But If you are going after bear, Big hogs or as a SD bullet against Dangerous game I would go with the 300-335 grain bullets. What kind of Pistol are you using? http://www.beartoothbullets.com/bulletselect/index.htm __________________ The two most abundant elements in the universe are hydrogen and stupidity.

May 21, 2009, 10:17 AM	#4
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,423	I've used the 275gr LBT from Hunters Supply for the past 7 years and love them. I'm up to 10gr of Unique in my Ruger Bisley. Shoots right through 12 inch trees at 25 yards. Can hold on 5 gallon buckets at 100 yards.

May 21, 2009, 10:18 AM	#5
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,423	LBT is Lead Broad Tip

May 21, 2009, 01:28 PM	#6
Prince55 Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2007 Posts: 472	I was thinking LBT was Lead Bullet Teck. bullets made from Veral Smith's company molds. The design is WFN -wide flat nose but I could be wrong. I may try some of the 300 grainers. They're pictured on Montana Bullets website. Thanks

May 21, 2009, 01:40 PM	#7
Prince55 Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2007 Posts: 472	I've tried some 240gr that I cast and they're coming out at about 245gr with the alloy I'm using. Have also tried some 250gr LBT in Ruger Blackhawks 4 5/8 & 6 1/2 in. .41 Magnum. I've never tried any in the .45 L Colt in the Ruger Blackhawk-it's a 4 5/8 inch. Was trying to use a heavier weight that would shoot point of aim at about 35-50 yards without filing the rear sight. Seems like the LBT style is extremely effective on game. Thanks

May 21, 2009, 10:34 PM	#9
Prince55 Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2007 Posts: 472	.45 Colt---Thanks. Wonder how they're getting by using Verals design? Looks like he would have had a patent on those special designs. I've compared those bullets and more of the weight is moved forward into the nose leaving more space below the crimp groove for increased powder capacity. You can put them side by side with others and plainly see the difference. Thanks

May 22, 2009, 04:16 PM	#10
marsofold Member Join Date: January 18, 2008 Location: PENNSYLVANIA Posts: 46	In Kalifornia they'd be Lesbian-Bisexual-Transgendered bullets.

May 22, 2009, 07:29 PM	#11
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,423	Thanks for the correction on LBT. Sounded good, though.

May 22, 2009, 10:53 PM	#12
Prince55 Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2007 Posts: 472	In a way - you're right. They are lead with a broad tip.

May 23, 2009, 01:29 AM	#13
.45 COLT Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2004 Posts: 308	You might have been thinking of the profile descriptive. Long Flat Nose (LFN), Wide Flat Nose (WFN), Round Flat Nose (RFN), etc. Toss in a Gas Checked (GC) or Plain Base (PB), a cast bullet can have an awful lot of letters after it. DC