45 Colt Redhawk vs 454 Alaskan

[Skalkaho Slim]

I bought the Alaskan. Should be able to shoot it tomorrow. I have 45 Colt plinking loads and Speer's 454 300gr GDHP load, and nothing in between. I prefer to take smaller (baby) steps up in power than that so I don't plan on shooting those 300gr loads right away. Curiosity is a curious thing though

I think you will be pleasantly surprised. It's not nearly as bad as I had thought it was going to be. It does thump, but when you see how fast the dust cloud appears at the 100 yard berm after touching it off.......... it's all worth it.

Sadly, I had to sell mine off last year, but I do still own a 4" Redhawk in 45 Colt. I do miss that "little Alaskan" at times.

 

[bigboredad]

hey silent sam if you reload I'll send you some 340grain bullets I shoot out of my bh and srh they should be just the ticket for the bear medicine you are looking for. If Interested send me a pm.
Nick

 

[Silent Sam]

Thanks everyone for the info. I appreciate all the help.

Skalkaho Slim - you were right.

bigboredad - I do reload and appreciate the offer, very generous. Range report is posted as "My take on the 454 Alaskan"