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August 10, 2007, 09:40 AM | #1 |
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325gr Swift Bullets in 45 Colt
Just wondering if anyone had some data on this combination. I bought the Swift reloading manual and the only data they had was for the .454 Casull. Any help or links would be appreciated.
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August 10, 2007, 07:45 PM | #2 |
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I would doubt that the bullet will have enough speed from your 45 Colt to make the bullet perform as intended. I would guess the max speed is going to be something like 8-900'ps and fall rapidly which is why there is little or no data for it. Just too much bullet weight in a low pressure case. Average pressure for the 45 Colt is only 14,000lbs.
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August 10, 2007, 07:58 PM | #3 |
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Just for grins the other day I sized down some Lyman 457122 330 gr. HPs to .452 to see what they looked like. BEAUTIFUL. I'm sure you could cast some from a 20/1 lead/tin mix that would expand at the lower velocity of the 45LC. Sure beats the cost of those jacketed bullets and the mould is made for the 45/70 if you have one.
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August 11, 2007, 10:05 AM | #4 |
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based on SPECIFIC launch platform
I have offered and used this bullet in customer 45 Colt ammo.
I have both 300g and 325g's still on my shelf. It, when launched from a 45 Colt-chambered pistol (capable of handling such ammo), can pass long-ways through a 200+lb deer, breaking EVERY bone it touches. At 75 yds. In front of witnesses. In the rain. Data available; contact direct with specifics. [email protected]
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August 11, 2007, 12:40 PM | #5 |
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I guess I should have mentioned I plan on using these in a 20" barreled EMF 92.
Weshoot2, I'll be emailing you this weekend. Thanks. |
August 11, 2007, 01:40 PM | #6 |
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is that longer than a 7.5" Redhawk?
What is it? (sounds suspiciously like a -gasp!- rifle)
I can still help; what powders do you currently have on hand? Primers? Cases? Tooling? Intended/anticipated use environment? And anything you'd like to add..........
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