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I just picked up a used stainless Ruger Redhawk in 45 Colt, with a 5.5" barrel. I want to shoot cast bullets in it. The throats measure on the tight side at ~ .449-.450" (not .452"). I will have the throats opened up to .452" or so.
I am asking the board if anyone shooting a 45 Colt can make a recommendation for a bullet mold. I was leaning toward the RCBS SWC 270 grain plain base (Scovell sp? design). I have a 45 acp 1911a1 Springfield-and have two 200 grain SWC molds from that outfit that will serve as my light loads (Lyman and SAECO).
Other 45 colt molds on the list for consideration:
RCBS 255 grain SWC
Lyman 250 grain SWC plain base
Lyman 250 grain gas check (Thompson design).
Not looking for 300+ grain bombers. Intended purpose is paper punching, can perforating, knocking rocks out of gravel pit walls, and perhaps a whitetail deer at woods ranges.
Any real life feedback of what has, and hasn't worked for you with a 45 Colt? Thanks in advance.
I am asking the board if anyone shooting a 45 Colt can make a recommendation for a bullet mold. I was leaning toward the RCBS SWC 270 grain plain base (Scovell sp? design). I have a 45 acp 1911a1 Springfield-and have two 200 grain SWC molds from that outfit that will serve as my light loads (Lyman and SAECO).
Other 45 colt molds on the list for consideration:
RCBS 255 grain SWC
Lyman 250 grain SWC plain base
Lyman 250 grain gas check (Thompson design).
Not looking for 300+ grain bombers. Intended purpose is paper punching, can perforating, knocking rocks out of gravel pit walls, and perhaps a whitetail deer at woods ranges.
Any real life feedback of what has, and hasn't worked for you with a 45 Colt? Thanks in advance.