Oregon Trail Laser Cast bullets in Vaquero

[Heavy Hitter]

Any reason why I wouldn't want to shoot 155 grain version of these bullets

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/46...eter-200-grain-lead-semi-wadcutter-box-of-500

through a Ruger Vaquero in 45 ACP? I am new to single action and was concerned about this bullet design/shape in a revolver.
I have a few thousand loaded from when I used to shoot steel with my 1911 and thought they would make a great plinker if safe to do so. Thanks in advance.

 

[WIL TERRY]

NO! But it'll shoot so low you better wear your jockstrap just in case...

 

[Jimbo357mag]

NO! But it'll shoot so low you better wear your jockstrap just in case...

:mrgreen:

 

[Jim Puke]

NO! But it'll shoot so low you better wear your jockstrap just in case...

X 2 :shock: :lol:

 

[Heavy Hitter]

Would this be due to pressure loss between cylinder and barrel?

 

[WIL TERRY]

NO !!! Projectile weight alone. Please go read your loading manuals. Read HANDLOADING by Phil Sharpe, PRINCIPLES AND PRACTISES OF HANDLOADING by Earl Naramore.
The pressure lost at the B/C gap is minuscule because ALL of the propellent is burned BEFORE the projectile clears the cartridge case.
And so it goes...

 

[Jimbo357mag]

The Vaquero is optimized to shoot the 45colt cartridge with a 250gr bullet accurately. The fact that you have a 45acp cylinder is wonderful except that the Vaquero doesn't have adjustable sights and will usually shoot low with any bullet that is that light because of the reduced recoil.

 

[Heavy Hitter]

OK, thanks. Hopefully I'll have a chance to get out this weekend and see what it likes.

 

[Mickey D]

Aim high, shoot fast. :lol:

 

[Enigma]

I would recommend loading those Oregon Trail bullets at full velocity. They are vary 'hard' for a cast bullet, and may well lead if loaded light. When I use them, I run them hard with good success.

 

[Chuck 100 yd]

That design was intended for target shooting in semi auto pistols,mainly the 1911.
They will shoot fine in a revolver. I have shot bunches of them in my SR1911's and my Blackhawks and Vaquero's. Due to lack of a crimp grove, in the.45 Colt you will either need to crimp over the front driving band or use a taper crimp.
They recoil very little and shoot low as others have said. Have fun!!

 

[loaded round]

All I can say I use the 200 gr Laser Cast brand bullets exclusively in my 3 1911's and my Vaquero 45C/45ACP convertible and am extremely pleases with these bullets and company.