The time has come to anchor Bambi with a 45 Colt. This will be in a 13" Contender pistol so heavier loads are a given. However, I've never taken a critter with the Colt so I wanted a little input.
First of all, Texas whitetails are about like cocker spaniels with horns. They will be feeding nicely about 70 yards out which is an easy reach for a scoped Contender. The preference is a heart/lung shot. I don't anticipate much heavy bone so the heavy lead may not be necessary. Granted, the angle given may not be the best but we're not talking about punching buffalo.
I decided to run the Nosler 250 grain JHP but am undecided on the charge. I've normally run 18 gr on 2400 under these things. It runs 'em out the tube at 1400 fps.
Will that be running the bullet a little too hard for a 70 yard shot?
Should I back it down or run the 250 gr Hornady FTX?
Thoughts?
Suggestions?
First of all, Texas whitetails are about like cocker spaniels with horns. They will be feeding nicely about 70 yards out which is an easy reach for a scoped Contender. The preference is a heart/lung shot. I don't anticipate much heavy bone so the heavy lead may not be necessary. Granted, the angle given may not be the best but we're not talking about punching buffalo.
I decided to run the Nosler 250 grain JHP but am undecided on the charge. I've normally run 18 gr on 2400 under these things. It runs 'em out the tube at 1400 fps.
Will that be running the bullet a little too hard for a 70 yard shot?
Should I back it down or run the 250 gr Hornady FTX?
Thoughts?
Suggestions?
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