Ruger Super Redhawk
I was looking at the Super Redhawk in 454 Casull and 45 Colt. I know the 454 has alot of knockdown power, how does the 45 colt do as a hunting round? I was thinking of deer or hog hunts. I've never shot either round, I've shot lots of 44mag. though. Thanks.
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Hard work pays off in the future. Laziness pays off now.
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Two questions if I may.I bought this .44 used and didn't get a manual so as I was cleaning it with the grip off and I wonder how many springs and parts go flying if I pull out the plate and pin that the hammer toggles on? and second I usually don't but shot 50rnds of non jacketed wad cutters and am quite tired of trying to get the lead build up out of the forcing cone, when I was purchasing a new bronze bore brush(upgrading the aggressiveness from nylon) I noticed a lead removal kit that had round screen patches but i figured I better get some of the great input this board is so famous for before i do something drastic due to my laziness.Thanks drawn 0 -
45 Colt round is very potent when loaded to it's full potential and the RSR will certainly handle them. Personally I think full house 45 Colt loads are easier for most folks to manage than the 454 or 480. 
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45 LC when loaded up will do anything the 44 mag can and more , I shot a 9 point Wi whitetail with my Redhawk in 45lc few years back , in one side out thee other , nice expansion , nice blood trail , deer ran maybe 40-50 yards and was down for good , load was a 265 gr HP by Con-Bon 0 -
there have been several referances to loading "oldies" such as 45LC & 45-70 to use in modern, strong firearms. I'm not a very good preacher but I do think all such referances should be accompanied with safety notes. when we handload we sometimes reform brass so the headstamp no longer is accurate as to what gun this amunition is safe to use in. such is true of "custom" loads for our NEW guns.
1) NEVER shoot reloads from a questionable source.
2) ALWAYS plainly mark each lot of ammo so not only you but others can understand & recognize what you have done.
3) NEVER mix components.
4) NEVER store components in anything that is not well marked & secure- powder & primers should be stored in factory packages they came in.
5) ALWAYS keep a complete & accurate log of EVERYTHING you load.
whenever I make up a load that is not safe for all guns, I try to figure a way to "goof proof" the process. when you are loading "HOT" as in 38SPL, 44SPL & 45LC, it is safer to do reduced loads in MAG. brass than "HOT" in SPL. brass.
I am sure there are other such ways to help take the hidden risk out of our hobby- come on guys help add to the list. remember, the most likely one to mistake a custom load is one of your own family. THINK SAFETY
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