skip
Single-Sixer
I want to hunt pigs in SoCal....so I got to get the lead out..need data for a good pig round..any body got one...?
Non leaded .45Colt bullet source needed
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gerryb158
Single-Sixer
Skip, never shot a pig but recently tried some Barnes .451 dia., 225 gr., XPB (solid copper - hollow point) bullets in my OM Blackhawk. I loaded these with 11.5 gr. of HS-6. This should be considered a "Ruger Only or T/C load" as it's a bit over what is specified for .45 Colt. Though I didn't have my chrono at the time I guess at a little better than 1000 fps. No signs of high pressure. Barnes makes excellent bullets. A little bit pricy but they are not intended for plinking. Check out their web site. They recommend using Accurate No. 9 in fairly high pressure loadings. By-the-way, I have no doubt these will do what you need done to any size pig. Best wishes. Gerry
Rick Courtright
Hawkeye
skip said:
Hi,
Are you going to be hunting in "condor country?" I've known a couple of people who loaded Barnes bullets for rifle use in that area. I believe Barnes has data available thru their website.
As gerryb158 mentions, they're a bit pricey, but they were reported to work really well! I'm sure their pistol bullets would, too. Dunno about pistol recommendations, but for rifles, some have suggested going a little lighter than you're used to, for example, a 150 gr .30 cal jacketed bullet would be replaced w/ a Barnes around 130 gr or so.
Should be able to get them from many of the bigger online vendors.
Rick C
In rifle (300 wsm) I used to use 165 grain Nosler ballistic tips that I replaced with a 165 grain Barnes....had to fire lap the bore to get the stupid Barnes to group well.
After seeing a friend do a frontal shot on a 130# buck and blow out ALL of the backstrap, I switched to the 130 grain TTSX launched at 3500fps. I KNOW that rifle round will do you well.
As far as 45 LC, get the Buffalo Bore 225 grain @ 1500fps (out of 7 1/2" barrel) It's what I will keep in my Blackhawk when I go with the game warden on a hunt in the "condor zone. If you shoot heavy cast, you may need to adjust your sights to the Barnes....or just shoot lead and replace the cylinder with the Barnes as you walk back to the truck.....DOH!!!! Did I say that out loud?! J/K
After seeing a friend do a frontal shot on a 130# buck and blow out ALL of the backstrap, I switched to the 130 grain TTSX launched at 3500fps. I KNOW that rifle round will do you well.
As far as 45 LC, get the Buffalo Bore 225 grain @ 1500fps (out of 7 1/2" barrel) It's what I will keep in my Blackhawk when I go with the game warden on a hunt in the "condor zone. If you shoot heavy cast, you may need to adjust your sights to the Barnes....or just shoot lead and replace the cylinder with the Barnes as you walk back to the truck.....DOH!!!! Did I say that out loud?! J/K
+ 1 for the Barnes, for what you are going to use I would just buy Corbon DXP, 20 rnd box, ~$50
The bullets themselves will be ~$20.
From Corbon:
The all-copper bullet construction conquers hard barriers like auto glass and steel while still maintaining its integrity. This is an optimum load for Law Enforcement.
- Deep penetration on soft tissue 12-17 inches.
- Easily conquers hard barriers like auto glass and steel.
- Reduced recoil due to lighter-weight projectile.
- Lead-free projectile.
- Environmentally friendly!
Not loaded to SAAMI specifications.
*CERTIFIED: CALIFORNIA LEAD FREE*
Caliber: 45 Colt Plus P
Bullet Wt.: 225gr DPX
Velocity: 1200fps
Energy: 720ftlbs
Test Barrel Length: 7.5 Inches
20 rounds per box.
http://www.shopcorbon.com/DPX-Handgun/45-Colt-Plus-P-225gr-DPX/DPX45C225-20/200/Product
The bullets themselves will be ~$20.
From Corbon:
The all-copper bullet construction conquers hard barriers like auto glass and steel while still maintaining its integrity. This is an optimum load for Law Enforcement.
- Deep penetration on soft tissue 12-17 inches.
- Easily conquers hard barriers like auto glass and steel.
- Reduced recoil due to lighter-weight projectile.
- Lead-free projectile.
- Environmentally friendly!
Not loaded to SAAMI specifications.
*CERTIFIED: CALIFORNIA LEAD FREE*
Caliber: 45 Colt Plus P
Bullet Wt.: 225gr DPX
Velocity: 1200fps
Energy: 720ftlbs
Test Barrel Length: 7.5 Inches
20 rounds per box.
http://www.shopcorbon.com/DPX-Handgun/45-Colt-Plus-P-225gr-DPX/DPX45C225-20/200/Product
These copper bullets hold together and penetrate deeper, the faster they are driven. I'll opt for the Buffalo Bore when I know I don't want to get caught shooting hard cast lead. I too, do not trust expanding handgun ammo on a pissed off boar. These copper bullets do not behave like lead hollow points, in that at higher velocity the petals seem to just get beaten back further...thereby penetrating deeper than a lead hollow point of similar weight.
At least that has been my experience. I really DO think the extra 300fps from the Buffalo Bore, compared to Corbom, may aid penetration.
At least that has been my experience. I really DO think the extra 300fps from the Buffalo Bore, compared to Corbom, may aid penetration.
anachronism
Single-Sixer
Here's what you need...
http://www.beltmountain.com/punch.htm
http://www.beltmountain.com/punch.htm
VA Shooter
Single-Sixer
I have had great luck with Barnes in my 257 Roberts should be fine in 45 colt
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