Ruger .45 colt

[577/450]

I was looking in the lee load data and found ruger and tc loads.Question is I have a ruger new model blackhawk convertable, can I load to this data for this ruger revolver. The loads are a lot faster thsn the cowboy loads, up to 1180fps on a 250 gr bullet.
The cowboy loads are fun but I would like something with a little more zip. Any advice or where to look for info. ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉé my friggen computer typs thisÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ n when I try to put a question markÉÉÉé

 

[josquin]

I don't see why the convertible shouldn't be able to handle the same loads as the regular Blackhawk.

I'm sure others will chime in but in the meantime, have a look at John Taffin, "Taffin Tests: The .45 Colt" and John Linebaugh, "The .45 Colt - Dissolving the Myth, Discovering the Legend." They're pretty conversant with hotter loads. I believe Brian Pearce has done an article or two for Handloader Magazine as well, although I don't know if the articles are available online.

Stuart

 

[Johnn Peterson]

I don't see why the convertible shouldn't be able to handle the same loads as the regular Blackhawk.I'm sure others will chime in but in the meantime, have a look at John Taffin, "Taffin Tests: The .45 Colt" and John Linebaugh, "The .45 Colt - Dissolving the Myth, Discovering the Legend." They're pretty conversant with hotter loads. I believe Brian Pearce has done an article or two for Handloader Magazine as well, although I don't know if the articles are available online.

Stuart

Me either. I shoot a convertable and an old model Vaquero

regularily using top end 45 Colt loads such as those listed in the Hornady manual for (Ruger & T/C) handguns without any issues. Quickly checking frame and cylinder dimensions etc as well as a quick comparisson with a standard Blabkhawk, doesn't appear to be much if any difference.

Most of what you see listed as top end loads that stipulate for (Ruger & T/C), I would guess that does not include the present down sized new Ruger Vaquero.They're apparently smaller in size, comparable to a Colt SAA.

 

[577/450]

Thanks for the replies guys. I will work up some warmer loads for my fave.

 

[josquin]

Thanks for the replies guys. I will work up some warmer loads for my fave.

In Slave Lake, you probably need every available source of warmth. Happiness may well be a warm gun!

 

[dan belisle]

Yes, as long as its not one of the downsized Vaqueros you'll be fine. - dan