ligonierbill
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I am trying to reduce my number of different loads to get some consistency and allow me to stock up on favored bullets when I have the opportunity. I am shooting a 7 1/2" Blackhawk, and I have always favored 255 gr cast at moderate (1,000 fps) velocity. However, I acquired a 44 Special Blackhawk "Flattop", a little handier with a 5 1/2" barrel, and am really enjoying 240 cast at 936 avg. Thinking to focus on the heavies for the 45, and here are my choices:
300 JSP (Speer or Sierra) at about 1,250. Though these are soft points, they are not really designed to expand, rather penetrate.
335 Cast Performance at just under 1,300.
360 Cast Performance at just under 1,200.
All of these are loaded with H110 within published "Ruger only" range.
I welcome your opinions or, even better, experience.
300 JSP (Speer or Sierra) at about 1,250. Though these are soft points, they are not really designed to expand, rather penetrate.
335 Cast Performance at just under 1,300.
360 Cast Performance at just under 1,200.
All of these are loaded with H110 within published "Ruger only" range.
I welcome your opinions or, even better, experience.