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Modern 45 colt and 454 are pretty close to each other these days. Garrett is making a monster 45 colt loading that’s something like 400 grains at about 1300 fps if im remembering correctly. I wouldn’t feel under gunned with that at all.

I could definitely see the barrel manufacturer playing a big part, along with the cylinder gap. And from a competitive marketing standpoint, using a Freedom Arms revolver would probably make sense to use as a test bed for getting advertising velocities with their tolerances being as tight as...

Update Finally got around to testing the grizzly and underwood 360 grainers, see data below. I also got a chance to chrono buffalo bore 44 mag 340 gr +P+ out of an Alaskan. Data for that is also below. Enjoy. Underwood 360 gr Advertised velocity- 1425 FPS Actual velocity- 1330 FPS...

I think I've seen a variation or two of that number floating around... I've always used the 450435 to verify kinetic energy claims against velocity claims and gotten answers within 1 ft lb, so maybe that's just the most recent number. I know numbers like that can change depending on who you ask...

I do a bit of reloading but just for my bolt gun.... honestly it feels like more of a chore than a hobby to me, so I try to stick to factory. And I know that there is a redhawk in 45 colt with a barrel length similar to the alaskan... it might have been like an inch or so longer but it was...

Hey all, I’ve been trying to find some real life velocity data on the various heavy hitter 454 rounds without much luck. I just picked up my first revolver (super redhawk 454 7.5”) so instead of begging for someone to go out and test all the ammo, I took a trip to the interweb store and picked...