Pathfinder45
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Just to be clear: Speer #9, dated 1974, lists their 250 grain lead SWC at 1236 fps using Blue Dot in a 7-1/2" Blackhawk; even higher with some other powders. We're not in uncharted waters here, nor are we trying to set new records. We are, however, talking about loads that are beyond the limitations of the Colt Single Action Army revolver, and it's replicas, and should therefore only be used in stronger firearms, like the Ruger Blackhawk and others known to be quite capable of handling them. Since these loads are beyond SAAMI specifications, and furthermore, are not factory loads, there is no guarantee of safety and those who use them do so at their own risk.
But you also ought to know that everytime you fire a standard factory load, you run the risk of blowing the gun to smithereens and yourself into an early grave. If that were not true, there would be no need for ammo recalls. Reloading is not for everyone, but it works well for some of us. We should all try to be careful, especially with guns, ammo, automobiles, chainsaws,....etc.
But you also ought to know that everytime you fire a standard factory load, you run the risk of blowing the gun to smithereens and yourself into an early grave. If that were not true, there would be no need for ammo recalls. Reloading is not for everyone, but it works well for some of us. We should all try to be careful, especially with guns, ammo, automobiles, chainsaws,....etc.