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October 5, 2009, 10:29 AM | #1 |
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I think I finally settled on a +P hunting load in 45 Colt...
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CCI large pistol Magnum primers H-110 powder Hornady 250 grain XTP bullets out of my custom 10" Contender barrel, I'm getting about 1475 fps... group size is easily 10 shots in a 4" circle at 50ft with the Williams Fire Sights Ghost ring sights on the gun... I could have loaded hotter ... er um maybe ... but it already seems to make my knuckles bleed if I shoot it more than 20 rounds in one day... it wears a light weight set of composite grip & forend, & barks pretty good... I need to set up the trigger, this action was set up for target shooting, & the trigger is very light ( I actually touched off a round or two yesterday before I was fully ready for it, which adds a bit to the pain ) ... I think over 1400 fps with the XTP aught to drop deer just fine, if I do my part... I think I'm about ready for season...thoughts ???
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October 5, 2009, 11:26 AM | #2 |
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Sounds like a great combo. I'm up to 1100fps with 275 FLN Cast in my Bisley. If you haven't considered a Bisley, you should. It's very easy to roll with the recoil and no bashed knuckles.
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October 5, 2009, 12:49 PM | #3 | |
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You should be getting that at 100 yards.
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October 5, 2009, 01:49 PM | #4 |
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probably can... that is shooting through my chrony on the pistol range... & honestly, with iron sights I doubt I could put 10 shots in 4 inches with a rifle at 100 yards... at 50 yards, I'm quite confident I can put all shots into a dinner plate at 50 yards, with a typical field rest ( close to my max hunting distance where I hunt, with this gun )
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October 5, 2009, 05:58 PM | #5 |
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Put a deer down? I guess. Seriously, if you're only looking for 50 yard shots, you don't need quite that heavy a load. And unless I'm mistaken (fairly common) XTP's are defensive rounds designed to expand quickly. I suggest rethinking your bullet selection to go for penetration, and back off the powder. Save your knuckles and shoot better. I'm sold on the "Keith" type hardcast myself, but each to his own. Bottom line: you will flatten any deer on earth with that round...assuming you shoot well.
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October 6, 2009, 11:13 AM | #6 | |
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The group sizes mentioned above are off of sandbags using M2 ball, 174gr RN, and 55gr FMJ reloads respectively. My groups open up quite a bit when shooting from a standing position. If the 4" at 50' you reported was standing and unsupported then it is about on par with my handgun ability.
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October 6, 2009, 11:33 AM | #7 | |
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This is from Hornady...
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I'm honestly not a terrific shooter, but I am trying to improve... not picking on anyone in particular...I but I really have thick skin for those that may make me feel "inferiour" ( there was a large group of shooters at the Appleseed I attended, that weren't any better shooters than I, when they actually had to prove it on the range )... I think on the internet seems like everyone but me are sharpshooters
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