Thank you very much for actually testing 45 Colt, love your videos. The original Army Colt 45 load was 255 grains sitting on top of 40 grains of black powder. This was going at 900-1000fps. It definitely seems like the wide majority of 45C loads are nerfed significantly.
Agreed. I read a lot about factory loads being loaded light in deference to older guns, but it was always my understanding the original loads were quite potent.
@@tacticalheretic9105 It truly is a shame. I am not sure if you reload yourself but the stopping/power potential of 45 Colt is amazing when it’s not being nerfed to hell and back.
the reason is this ammunition is loaded at speed for old colts and reproductions/ clones.reload the same bullets 900 fps in your strong smith big difference. plus loading the serria jacketed hollow cavity is a very destructive bullet. I've reloaded serria pistol and rifle bullets off and on 40 +years among outher brands. if I were loading 45colt self defense rounds I would use serria 180 gr jhc .without looking in my reload manuals I think it can be loaded around 1100fps just look at your primers for flatting .then back down. I'm loading hornady 185gr xtp 1100_ 1150 fps with awesome expansion in water jug tests. .my 44special 3in barrel with 180gr xtp at 1050_1100 fps gets wonderful expansion. devastating on live game. according to the powder you use you might bump your 45colt up to 1150_ 1200fps with minimum primer flattening. that's if you reload. of course stair stepping your charges up.checking primers each step. I greatly enjoyed the video. Papa wishing you well 😊
I love that you test 45 Colt ammo, thank you very much!
Thank you very much for actually testing 45 Colt, love your videos. The original Army Colt 45 load was 255 grains sitting on top of 40 grains of black powder. This was going at 900-1000fps. It definitely seems like the wide majority of 45C loads are nerfed significantly.
Agreed. I read a lot about factory loads being loaded light in deference to older guns, but it was always my understanding the original loads were quite potent.
@@tacticalheretic9105 It truly is a shame. I am not sure if you reload yourself but the stopping/power potential of 45 Colt is amazing when it’s not being nerfed to hell and back.
the reason is this ammunition is loaded at speed for old colts and reproductions/ clones.reload the same bullets 900 fps in your strong smith big difference. plus loading the serria jacketed hollow cavity is a very destructive bullet. I've reloaded serria pistol and rifle bullets off and on 40 +years among outher brands. if I were loading 45colt self defense rounds I would use serria 180 gr jhc .without looking in my reload manuals I think it can be loaded around 1100fps just look at your primers for flatting .then back down. I'm loading hornady 185gr xtp 1100_ 1150 fps with awesome expansion in water jug tests. .my 44special 3in barrel with 180gr xtp at 1050_1100 fps gets wonderful expansion. devastating on live game. according to the powder you use you might bump your 45colt up to 1150_ 1200fps with minimum primer flattening. that's if you reload. of course stair stepping your charges up.checking primers each step. I greatly enjoyed the video. Papa wishing you well 😊
Thanks. Try one with the water in front of the gelatin
Stupid. Why??
185 gr
Good video, but damn that bullet is terrible for self defense!
Did you read my message on your first (intro) video?
I hadn't looked at that video in a long time! I don't think I've heard of that make, but I'm open to testing them.
Typical sierra hollow points. Save your money.