Load for 235 gr full wadcutter in New Ruger Vaquero

44mag4

December 19, 2023 17:40

Just purchased a new model Ruger Vaquero in 45 Colt cal. What is a safe load for that gun with a 235 gr full wadcutter? Have reloaded for over 40 years so, have a fair knowledge on pressure with a full wadcutter verses a semi-wadcutter. Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

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  navc130

  December 20, 2023 01:48

  The LYMAN RELOADING HANDBOOK, 49th Ed. has eleven loads for a 230 gr. swaged lead flat nose bullet, that is 'almost' a full wadcutter. The potential most accurate load is 6.3 grs of Titegroup for 895 fps. None of my older Manuals show loads for a full wadcutter bullet. Perhaps contact the bullet or mold manufacturer. Good luck.

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  yoshmyster

  December 20, 2023 08:39

  I thought Rugers were over built to shoot anything?

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  Ambrose

  December 30, 2023 18:30

  Yosh,

  The "new" new model Rugers are built on the slightly smaller frame comparable to Ruger's original .357 magnum frame as opposed to the "old" new models which are on the .44 magnum frame. The cylinder diameter & length is also slightly smaller.

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