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shafter · June 16, 2010, 03:00 PM

I've been shooting 250gr bullets over 8 grains of unique out of my new vaquero. The gun has a 5.5'' barrel and I'm wondering approximately what kind of velocity and ft/pounds to expect.

I carry it in the woods quite a bit and am curious as to its adequacy for bears etc. Does this load sound okay or should I step it up a little or perhaps use the 357mag?

June 16, 2010, 03:00 PM	#1
shafter Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2009 Posts: 1,624	Quick question about 45 colt I've been shooting 250gr bullets over 8 grains of unique out of my new vaquero. The gun has a 5.5'' barrel and I'm wondering approximately what kind of velocity and ft/pounds to expect. I carry it in the woods quite a bit and am curious as to its adequacy for bears etc. Does this load sound okay or should I step it up a little or perhaps use the 357mag?