Factory Deer hunting load for .45 Colt
Anyone know of a good one for my Ruger Blackhawk? Illinois requires a factory load with 500 Foot pounds of energy.
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To get 500fbs in the .45colt, you have to get into the hi-perf ammo such as corbon or Bufflo brands.
All the "normal" stuff will be at 350 to 460 fbs.
Here are the specs for most ammo...
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/productlist/ammo-shooting/handgun-pistol-ammo/45-colt-ammo?d=121&c=95&s=8800 -
DoubleTap, also makes a very warm round for the 45 Colt. I use their 10mm ammo exclusively in my 10mm's.
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For the Ruger Blackhawk, and Freedom Arms revolvers, the 45 Colt, can be loaded to levels to meet, or exceed the power of the hottest 44 Magnum's. Can't say as I have ever heard of hunting regulations requiring factory loaded ammunition. We don't even have that here in NY.0 -
Talk about "warm"....
Look at this one. 881fbs
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http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/hsm-bear-load-45p-long-colt-300-grain-sp-handgun-ammo-50-rounds?a=1585310
and this..
http://www.doubletapammo.net/index.php?route=product/product&path=303_350&product_id=3330 -
Georgia arms has one 260 grain at 1200fpshttp://www.georgia-arms.com/new-45-long-colt-260gr-jacketed-hollow-point-p/ 0 -
I don't mean to be a smart ass... but even if a ranger stops you do you really think he's going to take your ammo and chronograph it, and pull some down to weight the bullets to see if it meets the foot pounds requirement? I can't tell you to not fulfill the letter of the law, just food for thought.
I'd feel ok with shooting a deer inside 50 yards with a .45 colt with any decent load and expanding bullet, but would limit my shots to good broadsides or head on shots- no shooting up through the back end or something.0 -
quote:Originally posted by savage170
Georgia arms has one 260 grain at 1200fpshttp://www.georgia-arms.com/new-45-long-colt-260gr-jacketed-hollow-point-p/
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quote:Originally posted by jonk
I don't mean to be a smart ass... but even if a ranger stops you do you really think he's going to take your ammo and chronograph it, and pull some down to weight the bullets to see if it meets the foot pounds requirement? I can't tell you to not fulfill the letter of the law, just food for thought.
I'd feel ok with shooting a deer inside 50 yards with a .45 colt with any decent load and expanding bullet, but would limit my shots to good broadsides or head on shots- no shooting up through the back end or something.
Don't worry, you ain't a SMART ass.
http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/pages/huntingdevicesandammunition.aspx0 -
Not a smart ass. I think the same way but like to be prepared for the worse. Thanks for all the good input. The State of Illinois is not known for being logical when it comes to making laws. I can think of several ways to get around it but I would never break the law. 0 -
It's sometimes easier to get around a law than to follow it.
I think if a smart game warden sees you have a Remington, Winchester, or a "common" shell in your gun, he may think you don't have 500 ftlbs. Very few of those make that spec.
I would buy the best shooting Heavy load for your gun, then keep the box folded up in your pocket.0 -
##For handguns, a bottleneck centerfire cartridge of .30 caliber or larger with a case length not exceeding 1.4 inches, or a straight-walled centerfire cartridge of .30 caliber or larger, both of which must be available as a factory load with the published ballistic tables of the manufacturer showing a capability of at least 500 foot pounds of energy at the muzzle. Note: There is no case length limit for straight-walled cartridges.
I'm not a layer but it says factory ammunition must be available having at least 500 foot pounds at the muzzle. It doesn't say you could not load your own using factory data that meets the specification. I'd be making sure those short barrel cannons generate the claimed velocity, usually measured in longer barrels.0
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