45 Colt 225gn FTX (New load data coming soon)

Scrapperz · February 14, 2010, 09:45 AM

Hornady is getting load data ready for us that hand-load. Data should be released soon on the 45 Colt 225gn FTX

This load is not for the older firearms as it is a higher pressure.

Uncle Buck · February 14, 2010, 10:35 AM

Definitely looking forward to trying these out.

jmortimer · February 14, 2010, 10:41 AM

I hope it is in the 18 to 20 k range so I can use it with the "new" Vaquero.

Sarge · February 14, 2010, 11:05 AM

There are any number of standard-pressure .45 Colt loads capable of sending a 225 grain bullet out at 960 fps, so this isn't a +P load by any stretch. I understand that the bullet is more aerodynamic but at the speeds involved, it isn't going to shoot significantly flatter than the old RNFP. It comes with its own set of potential problems, too:

Quote:

The innovative LEVERevolution bullet design may require a newer magazine follower to provide best possible functioning of the last round out of the magazine. These magazine followers may be purchased from the manufacturer of your firearm. For optimum performance we do not recommend storing LEVERevolution ammunition in tubular magazines for extended periods, as this can result in tip deformation.

I'm not jumping at this myself, but I'll be interested in field reports from those of you who are.

Scrapperz · February 15, 2010, 12:21 PM

Hornady's load data update page.>>>>> http://www.hornady.com/support/downloads/load-data

February 14, 2010, 10:35 AM	#2
Uncle Buck Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2009 Location: West Central Missouri Posts: 2,592	Definitely looking forward to trying these out. __________________ Inside Every Bright Idea Is The 50% Probability Of A Disaster Waiting To Happen.

February 14, 2010, 10:41 AM	#3
jmortimer Junior member Join Date: January 24, 2010 Location: South West Riverside County California Posts: 2,763	I hope it is in the 18 to 20 k range so I can use it with the "new" Vaquero.