Snakeslayer IV 45 colt loads

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I've got a Snakeslayer on the way. Looking to load up some rounds. Is this gun limitted to the 14k PSI loads of the old colts? Can it handle the Ruger loads? Somewhere in the middle? The same action, can take barrels and run 10mm or 357 magnum, so it must be a fair sight better than great great grampa's SAA. I presume the brass will likely be the limitting factor especially in this round.

I've got some new Remington Brass, 250gr Hornady XTP's, and have Unique, Universal Clays, Power Pistol, H110 and HS-6 available. I'll buy some lead bullets later, but for now this is it. I'm thinking Unique for mid range, but what would be best for going for the gusto.

If my range allowed shot, I'd probably be getting set up for buckshot as well, but until and unless I want to drive 35 minutes instead of 3, I'm limitted to the 45 rounds.
 
I think I'll likely run into the limits of my wrist before I hit the limits of the gun. I'll proceed cautiously with the Ruger loads, I have my chrony, watch for sticky extraction, etc. This gun sure gets some great reviews.
 
5.0 - 5.5grs of Trailboss under a 250gr RNFP lead bullet. Recoil is very manageable.
How much more pressure (re:kick) do you want? There's SFA for grips on these. Run some 3" .410 shells through her and she'll buck for the recoil junkies.

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5.0 - 5.5grs of Trailboss under a 250gr RNFP lead bullet. Recoil is very manageable.
How much more pressure (re:kick) do you want? There's SFA for grips on these. Run some 3" .410 shells through her and she'll buck for the recoil junkies.

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So long as it's still in my hands after firing, there could still be more recoil :dancingbanana:
I'm likely gonna work up a "Fun" load that I shoot 4-5 rounds of per range visit, and a much more moderate load, that gets a lot more action. I enjoy powerful guns, as much as my budget allows. Between this, 45 Super in My Glock, and my Super Blackhawk, Myself and My credit card, hope this will satiate the need for now.
 
I just emailed Bond Arms about the .45LC/.410 Snake Slayer . I use the same .45LC loads in two guns now , a Marlin Cowboy and a Ruger Super Blackhawk . A 300 grain hard cast gas checked bullet over 23 grains of H110 . No signs of pressure but it is a top load . Asked them if i should down load for the Snake Slayer or if they think my load should be fine . They say they'll get back to me within 24 hours .
 
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I just emailed Bond Arms about the .45LC/.410 Snake Slayer . I use the same .45LC loads in two guns now , a Marlin Cowboy and a Ruger Super Blackhawk . A 300 grain hard cast gas checked bullet over 23 grains of H110 . No signs of pressure but it is a top load . Asked them if i should down load for the Snake Slayer or if they think my load should be fine . They say they'll get back to me within 24 hours .
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Nice, this is the kind of info I was looking for :cool:
 
A full house .45 load would be ridiculous out of that tiny, light gun. Please post a video if any of you go through with it:D. Hopefully it doesn't bury itself in your forehead.
 
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A full house .45 load would be ridiculous out of that tiny, light gun. Please post a video if any of you go through with it:D. Hopefully it doesn't bury itself in your forehead.
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Forehead is a long ways away from my hands, it'd more likely clear my head completely on it's way back :p

I'll bring the tripod, and get some video, if I remember, that is.
 
That gun is far from tiny and not that light. It has a punch mostly because of the shape of the grip but it is manageable.
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At the range today, only had factory ammo, so I didn't bring the camera or chrony. Took quite a bit of getting used to the trigger pull (heavy, back and down). I think I'm going to stick with midrange, and maybe starting Ruger loads for now. I have no qualms about the quality of the gun, it's built like a tiny little tank, it's just that I can see bad habits forming if I go too hard too fast. Also, the sights aren't regulated with laser precision, at least not at the 5y I was shooting. I got two distinctive groups, lower barrel near exactly on point of aim, upper barrel about 3-4 inches high. Given the gun was designed largely for use at conversational distances, this is acceptable combat accuracy, but will take some getting used to. Perhaps it'll be better at other distances.
 
daBear said:
That gun is far from tiny and not that light. It has a punch mostly because of the shape of the grip but it is manageable.
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It's tiny to me and considering the size and weight of most .45C guns I think my comment is spot on... I fired some Winchester .45 loads and all sorts of .410 out of one. The recoil was sharp but entirely manageable. When pushing a heavy bullet at Ruger type velocities I think things would have been fairly unpleasant.
 
It's tiny to look at, but once in the hand, it feels bigger than it is. I wish my range allowed the 410 ammunition, but they don't (indoors), I'd love to run some buckshot loads. Would definitely get set up for loading 410 if I could use the stuff
 
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